Nantucket County Summary

Life in Nantucket County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Nantucket County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Nantucket County:

  • The population in Nantucket County is 14,065.

  • The median home value in Nantucket County is $2,659,922.

  • The median income in Nantucket County is $135,590.

  • The median rent in Nantucket County is $2,052.

  • The unemployment rate in Nantucket County is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Nantucket County is 4.9%.

  • The average high in Nantucket County is 51.2° and there are 118.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Nantucket County

List Of Cities & Towns in Nantucket County

Nantucket, MA Population 10,479

Madaket, MA Population 318

Siasconset, MA Population 115

Map Of Nantucket County

Nantucket County, MA Weather

  • The average high in Nantucket County is 51.2°.

  • There are 86.48 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 118.7 inches of rain each year with 7.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:57 hours of sun each day in Nantucket County.

StatNantucket County
Mean High51.2
Nice Days86.48
Rainfall118.7
Snowfall7.8
Sunny_hours4:57
51.2°
Average High
118.7
Inches of Rain

Nantucket County Photos

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Nantucket County Demographics

Population over time in Nantucket County

The current population in Nantucket County is 14,065. The population has increased 23.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 13,795 23.0%
2021 11,212 0.4%
2020 11,168 -

Gender in Nantucket County

  • Nantucket County is 45.1% female with 6,343 female residents.

  • Nantucket County is 54.9% male with 7,722 male residents.

Female
45.1% (6,343)
Male
54.9% (7,722)
Gender Nantucket County MA USA
Female 45.1% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 54.9% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Nantucket County

Nantucket County is:

  • 70.8% White with 9,954 White residents.

  • 9.4% African American with 1,318 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 1.8% Asian with 259 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.9% Other with 120 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 294 Two Or More residents.

  • 15.1% Hispanic with 2,120 Hispanic residents.

White
70.8% (9,954)
African American
9.4% (1,318)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
1.8% (259)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.9% (120)
Two Or More
2.1% (294)
Hispanic
15.1% (2,120)

Table: Nantucket County By Race

Race Nantucket County MA USA
White 70.8% 68.9% 58.9%
African American 9.4% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.8% 6.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.9% 1.0% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 15.1% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Nantucket County, Massachusetts

  • 1.3% of households in Nantucket County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.6% of households in Nantucket County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Nantucket County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 2.3% of households in Nantucket County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Nantucket County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Nantucket County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Nantucket County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Nantucket County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Nantucket County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 31.9% of households in Nantucket County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
1.3% (178)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.6% (223)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.0% (416)
$25,000 to $34,999
2.3% (316)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.6% (1,204)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.3% (1,865)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.4% (1,319)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.7% (2,345)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.1% (1,708)
$200,000 or more
31.9% (4,486)
Income Nantucket County MA USA
Less than $10,000 1.3% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.6% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.0% 5.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 2.3% 5.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.6% 7.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.3% 12.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.4% 11.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.7% 17.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.1% 11.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 31.9% 19.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Nantucket County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Nantucket County completed < 9th grade.

  • 1.0% of adults in Nantucket County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 17.0% of adults in Nantucket County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Nantucket County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Nantucket County completed associate's degree.

  • 35.0% of adults in Nantucket County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Nantucket County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Nantucket County completed professional degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Nantucket County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (421)
9-12th Grade
1% (140)
High School / GED
17% (2,391)
Some College
17% (2,391)
Associate's Degree
5% (703)
Bachelor's Degree
35% (4,922)
Master's Degree
14% (1,969)
Professional Degree
3% (421)
Doctorate Degree
5% (703)
Education Nantucket County MA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 1% 5% 6%
High School / GED 17% 23% 26%
Some College 17% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 5% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 35% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 14% 15% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 5% 3% 2%

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