Dedham Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Dedham?
top
There are 25,308 residents in Dedham, with a median age of 43.1. Of this, 46.99% are males and 53.01% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.06% of the resident pool in Dedham, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.91%. Additionally, 5.03% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 22,365 people in Dedham currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 22,365 people in Dedham currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 25,308 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 11,893 | 0.8% |
| Female Population | 13,415 | -0.9% |
Male population 46.99%
Female population 53.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43.1 | -1.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 21,274 | -2.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 2,760 | 11.6% |
| Not Citizen | 1,274 | 20.4% |
Citizen US Born 84.06%
Citizen not US Born 10.91%
Not Citizen 5.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 178 | -33.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 674 | 5.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,563 | 6.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 309 | -12.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 22,365 | 0.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.71%
Moved from Same County 2.69%
Moved from Same State 6.23%
Moved from Different State 1.23%
Same House as Last Year 89.14%
What are the employment statistics in Dedham?
top
White-collar workers make up 87.25% of the working population in Dedham, while blue-collar employees account for 12.75%. There are also 1,641 entrepreneurs in Dedham (11.56% of the workforce); 8,479 workers employed in private companies (59.72%); and 1,611 people working in governmental institutions (11.35%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 12,387 | 0.3% |
| Blue Collar | 1,810 | -0.8% |
White Collar 87.25%
Blue Collar 12.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,641 | 0.9% |
| Private Companies | 8,479 | -2.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,611 | -1.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,466 | 10.3% |
Self Employees 11.56%
Private Companies 59.72%
Governmental Workers 11.35%
Not for Profit Companies 17.37%
How many households are there in Dedham?
top
There are a total of 10,458 households in Dedham, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.86% of these Dedham households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.14%. Additionally, 26.53% of households have children and 73.47% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 10,458 | -0.4% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 0.4% |
| Family Households | 6,469 | 0.0% |
| Non-family Households | 3,989 | -0.9% |
Family Households 61.86%
Non-family Households 38.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,774 | 1.0% |
| Households without Children | 7,684 | -0.9% |
Households with Children 26.53%
Households without Children 73.47%
What are the median and average incomes in Dedham?
top
The average annual household income in Dedham is $138,304, while the median household income sits at $108,047 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $133,750, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $134,904. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $85,306 and $60,942, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $138,304 | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income | $108,047 | 6.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,119 | -4.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 23,132 | 0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Dedham?
top
There are 10,963 housing units in Dedham, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1955. Of the 10,458 occupied housing units in Dedham, 70.97% are owner-occupied, while 29.03% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.54% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $521,400. In general, housing costs reach $2,037 per month in Dedham.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.54% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $521,400. In general, housing costs reach $2,037 per month in Dedham.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,963 | -0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1955 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,493 | -5.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 783 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,247 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,206 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 635 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 412 | -4.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 403 | -5.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,226 | -4.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 554 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 4 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,458 | -0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,422 | -0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,036 | 0.7% |
Owner Occupied 70.97%
Renter Occupied 29.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,087 | -1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,335 | -0.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $521,400 | 7.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $482,200 | 3.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,037 | 3.1% |
With Mortgage 68.54%
Without Mortgage 31.46%
What is the level of education in Dedham?
top
Approximately 25.03% of the population in Dedham holds a high school degree (that's 5,184 residents), while 15.03% have attained a college certificate (3,588 locals) and 30.48% have a bachelor's degree (6,312 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 398 | 1.0% |
| Some High School | 5,184 | 2.4% |
| Some College | 3,588 | -0.9% |
| Associate Degree | 1,012 | 0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,312 | 0.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,694 | -0.6% |
No High School 1.92%
Some High School 25.03%
Some College 15.03%
Associate Degree 4.89%
Bachelor's Degree 30.48%
Graduate Degree 22.66%
What is the marital status of Dedham residents?
top
A total of 6,718 people in Dedham have never been married (which represents 31.5% of the total population), while 11,006 of them are wedded (51.6%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 146 (0.68%) and 2,023 (9.48%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 6,718 | 3.8% |
| Married | 11,006 | -3.3% |
| Separated | 146 | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 1,583 | -8.5% |
| Divorced | 2,023 | 17.4% |
Never Married 31.5%
Married 51.6%
Separated 0.68%
Widowed 7.42%
Divorced 9.48%
What are the most common means of transportation in Dedham?
top
The top three means of transportation people in Dedham use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and walking. A total of 10,350 residents commute by car, 831 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 448 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 10,350 | -4.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 184 | 10.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 831 | N/A |
| Railroad | 9 | -10.0% |
| Bicycle | 37 | -27.5% |
| Walk | 448 | 40.0% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
