Martha's Vineyard, MA Demographics
What is the population of Martha's Vineyard?
There are 13,908 residents in Martha's Vineyard, with a median age of 53. Of this, 49.41% are males and 50.58% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.71% of the resident pool in Martha's Vineyard, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.84%. Additionally, 7.45% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 12,196 people in Martha's Vineyard currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 13,908 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 6,872 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 7,035 | 0.1% |
Male Population 49.41%
Female Population 50.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 53 | 2.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 11,920 | 2.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 952 | -3.6% |
| Not Citizen | 1,036 | -11.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.71%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.84%
Not Citizen 7.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 35 | 20.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 368 | 17.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 302 | -1.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 880 | 25.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 12,196 | -1.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.25%
Moved from Same County 2.67%
Moved from Same State 2.19%
Moved from Different State 6.39%
Same House as Last Year 88.5%
What are the employment statistics in Martha's Vineyard?
White-collar workers make up 77.63% of the working population in Martha's Vineyard, while blue-collar employees account for 22.37%. There are also 3,865 entrepreneurs in Martha's Vineyard (26.57% of the workforce); 7,907 workers employed in private companies (54.36%); and 1,489 people working in governmental institutions (10.24%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 11,292 | 110.3% |
| Blue Collar | 3,253 | 98.6% |
White Collar 77.63%
Blue Collar 22.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,865 | 101.7% |
| Private Companies | 7,907 | 112.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,489 | 99.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,284 | 105.1% |
Self Employees 26.57%
Private Companies 54.36%
Governmental Workers 10.24%
Not for Profit Companies 8.83%
How many households are there in Martha's Vineyard?
There are a total of 4,996 households in Martha's Vineyard, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.87% of these Martha's Vineyard households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.13%. Additionally, 24.24% of households have children and 75.76% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,996 | 6.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -26.5% |
| Family Households | 3,041 | 6.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,955 | 5.2% |
Family Households 60.87%
Non-Family Households 39.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,211 | 1.4% |
| Households without Children | 3,785 | 7.6% |
Households with Children 24.24%
Households without Children 75.76%
What are the median and average incomes in Martha's Vineyard?
The average annual household income in Martha's Vineyard is $204,461, while the median household income sits at $93,615 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $152,543, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $129,089.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $204,461 | 18.7% |
| Median Household Income | $93,615 | 11.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 731 | -18.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 12,932 | 1.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Martha's Vineyard?
There are 11,977 housing units in Martha's Vineyard, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 4,996 occupied housing units in Martha's Vineyard, 75.24% are owner-occupied, while 24.76% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.06% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,151,200. In general, housing costs reach $2,010 per month in Martha's Vineyard.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 11,977 | 0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,413 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 396 | 57.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 687 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 713 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,600 | -10.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,487 | -9.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,637 | 4.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,264 | -13.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 736 | 46.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 45 | 45.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,996 | 6.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,759 | 3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,237 | 15.6% |
Owner Occupied 75.24%
Renter Occupied 24.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,032 | 9.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,727 | -3.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,151,200 | 7.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,144,700 | 11.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,010 | 3.5% |
With Mortgage 54.06%
Without Mortgage 45.94%
What is the level of education in Martha's Vineyard?
Approximately 27.13% of the population in Martha's Vineyard holds a high school degree (that's 3,131 residents), while 16.34% have attained a college certificate (1,885 locals) and 24.51% have a bachelor's degree (2,828 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 191 | -44.8% |
| Some High School | 3,131 | -6.1% |
| Some College | 1,885 | -29.7% |
| Associate Degree | 879 | 0.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,828 | 11.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,625 | 15.9% |
No High School 1.66%
Some High School 27.13%
Some College 16.34%
Associate Degree 7.62%
Bachelor's Degree 24.51%
Graduate Degree 22.75%
What is the marital status of Martha's Vineyard residents?
A total of 3,566 people in Martha's Vineyard have never been married (which represents 29.47% of the total population), while 6,354 of them are wedded (52.51%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 82 (0.68%) and 1,466 (12.12%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,566 | -1.8% |
| Married | 6,354 | 7.7% |
| Separated | 82 | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 632 | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 1,466 | -14.7% |
Never Married 29.47%
Married 52.51%
Separated 0.68%
Widowed 5.22%
Divorced 12.12%
What are the most common means of transportation in Martha's Vineyard?
The top three means of transportation people in Martha's Vineyard use to get to work are: car, walking and ferryboat. A total of 5,035 residents commute by car, 438 prefer going to work by walking and 75 by ferryboat
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,035 | -0.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 6 | 20.0% |
| Railroad | 10 | 100.0% |
| Ferryboat | 75 | 7.1% |
| Bicycle | 51 | 21.4% |
| Motorcycle | 2 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 44 | 120.0% |
| Walk | 438 | 31.9% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.