North Scituate, MA

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5,675
TOTAL POPULATION
2,832
MALE POPULATION
2,843
FEMALE POPULATION
99.61
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.39
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$65,395
PER CAPITA INCOME
$180,453
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$127,339
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,161
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

North Scituate Area Codes

Race in North Scituate

The most populous races in North Scituate are White / Caucasian (5,319 | 93.7%), Asian (320 | 5.6%), and Two or more Races (36 | 0.6%).
Race in North Scituate
Race# Population% Population
Asian3205.6%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian5,31993.7%
Two or more Races360.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total5,675100.0%

Ancestry in North Scituate

The most populous ancestries reported in North Scituate are Irish (2,420 | 42.6%), Italian (1,325 | 23.4%), English (777 | 13.7%), German (337 | 5.9%), and Thai (271 | 4.8%), together accounting for 90.4% of all North Scituate residents.
Ancestry in North Scituate
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1472.6%
Arab981.7%
Austrian520.9%
Canadian691.2%
Croatian290.5%
Czech360.6%
Danish50.1%
Dutch100.2%
English77713.7%
European2193.9%
Finnish911.6%
French1562.8%
French Canadian1282.3%
German3375.9%
Guyanese190.3%
Hungarian70.1%
Indian (Asian)170.3%
Irish2,42042.6%
Italian1,32523.4%
Korean170.3%
Lebanese981.7%
Lithuanian931.6%
Norwegian320.6%
Polish1753.1%
Portuguese470.8%
Russian90.2%
Scotch-Irish290.5%
Scottish1061.9%
Slovak300.5%
Sri Lankan320.6%
Swedish1943.4%
Swiss220.4%
Thai2714.8%
Ukrainian220.4%
Welsh220.4%
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Immigrants in North Scituate

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in North Scituate came from Asia (250 | 4.4%), India (201 | 3.5%), South Central Asia (201 | 3.5%), Europe (59 | 1.0%), and Northern Europe (36 | 0.6%), together accounting for 13.2% of all North Scituate residents.
Immigrants in North Scituate
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa170.3%
Asia2504.4%
Azores40.1%
Cabo Verde170.3%
Canada200.4%
Europe591.0%
France100.2%
Germany90.2%
India2013.5%
Ireland90.2%
Lebanon320.6%
Northern Europe360.6%
Philippines170.3%
Portugal40.1%
South Central Asia2013.5%
South Eastern Asia170.3%
Southern Europe40.1%
Western Africa170.3%
Western Asia320.6%
Western Europe190.3%
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Sex and Age in North Scituate

Sex and Age in North Scituate

The most populous age groups in North Scituate are 50 to 54 Years (369 | 13.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (281 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in North Scituate
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years152 (5.4%)106 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Years114 (4.0%)244 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Years182 (6.4%)243 (8.6%)
15 to 19 Years154 (5.4%)239 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Years306 (10.8%)63 (2.2%)
25 to 29 Years225 (7.9%)232 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years85 (3.0%)64 (2.2%)
35 to 39 Years78 (2.8%)176 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years95 (3.4%)91 (3.2%)
45 to 49 Years194 (6.9%)186 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years369 (13.0%)257 (9.0%)
55 to 59 Years297 (10.5%)281 (9.9%)
60 to 64 Years190 (6.7%)108 (3.8%)
65 to 69 Years75 (2.6%)119 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years179 (6.3%)156 (5.5%)
75 to 79 Years88 (3.1%)127 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years41 (1.5%)94 (3.3%)
85 Years and over8 (0.3%)57 (2.0%)
Total2,832 (100.0%)2,843 (100.0%)

Families and Households in North Scituate

Median Family Size in North Scituate

The median family size in North Scituate is 3.36 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,179 | 79.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.57 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (152 | 10.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.43 persons per family.
Median Family Size in North Scituate
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,179 (79.8%)3.57
Single Male/Father146 (9.9%)2.62
Single Female/Mother152 (10.3%)2.43
Total Families1,477 (100.0%)3.36

Median Household Size in North Scituate

The median household size in North Scituate is 2.79 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,179 | 58.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.63 persons per household. non-family households (551 | 27.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in North Scituate
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,179 (58.1%)3.63
Single Male/Father146 (7.2%)2.79
Single Female/Mother152 (7.5%)2.49
Non-family551 (27.2%)1.08
Total Households2,028 (100.0%)2.79

Household Size by Marriage Status in North Scituate

Out of a total of 2,028 households in North Scituate, 1,477 (72.8%) are family households, while 551 (27.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 488, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 509.
Household Size by Marriage Status in North Scituate
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-509 (25.1%)
2-Person Households488 (24.1%)42 (2.1%)
3-Person Households226 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households450 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households232 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households81 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,477 (72.8%)551 (27.2%)

Female Fertility in North Scituate

Fertility by Age in North Scituate

Average fertility rate in North Scituate is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 85.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in North Scituate
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (14.7%)14.0
35 to 50 years29 (85.3%)63.0
Total34 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in North Scituate

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in North Scituate
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in North Scituate

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in North Scituate
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree14 (41.2%)192.0
Bachelor's Degree15 (44.1%)40.0
Graduate Degree5 (14.7%)16.0
Total34 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in North Scituate

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in North Scituate
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in North Scituate

Income Overview in North Scituate

Per Capita Income in North Scituate is $65,395, while median incomes of families and households are $180,453 and $127,339 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,675$65,395
Median Family Income1,477$180,453
Mean Family Income1,477$223,005
Median Household Income2,028$127,339
Mean Household Income2,028$181,899
Income Deficit1,477$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,67524.64%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,67575.36¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,6750.47

Earnings by Sex in North Scituate

Average Earnings in North Scituate are $56,997, $63,464 for men and $47,824 for women, a difference of 24.6%.
Earnings by Sex in North Scituate
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,885 (55.9%)$63,464
Female1,486 (44.1%)$47,824
Total3,371 (100.0%)$56,997

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in North Scituate

The most common earnings brackets in North Scituate are $100,000+ for men (780 | 41.4%) and $100,000+ for women (300 | 20.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in North Scituate
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less79 (4.2%)25 (1.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99943 (2.3%)66 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)36 (2.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99911 (0.6%)36 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49939 (2.1%)34 (2.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99931 (1.6%)141 (9.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499103 (5.5%)44 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99919 (1.0%)21 (1.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499164 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (0.4%)61 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9995 (0.3%)56 (3.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99942 (2.2%)78 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99910 (0.5%)16 (1.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99976 (4.0%)20 (1.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999115 (6.1%)183 (12.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)58 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999278 (14.7%)53 (3.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99928 (1.5%)27 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99954 (2.9%)231 (15.5%)
$100,000+780 (41.4%)300 (20.2%)
Total1,885 (100.0%)1,486 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in North Scituate

Average earnings in North Scituate are $104,000 for men and $54,214 for women, a difference of 47.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $153,641, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $64,098. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $88,184, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $40,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in North Scituate
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$64,098$40,000
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$153,641$88,184
Total$104,000$54,214

Family Income in North Scituate

Family Income Brackets in North Scituate

According to the North Scituate family income data, there are 611 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 41.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in North Scituate
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000271.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99970.5%
$35,000 to $49,999896.0%
$50,000 to $74,999956.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991208.1%
$100,000 to $149,99925117.0%
$150,000 to $199,99928119.0%
$200,000+61141.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in North Scituate

4-person families (431 | 29.2%) account for the highest median family income in North Scituate with $234,345 per family, while 3-person families (225 | 15.2%) have the highest median income of $62,623 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in North Scituate
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families508 (34.4%)$108,558
3-Person Families225 (15.2%)$187,868
4-Person Families431 (29.2%)$234,345
5-Person Families289 (19.6%)$218,229
6-Person Families24 (1.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,477 (100.0%)$180,453

Family Income by Number of Earners in North Scituate

The median family income in North Scituate is $180,453, with families comprising 2 earners (606) having the highest median family income of $243,036, while families with no earners (145) have the lowest median family income of $69,883, accounting for 41.0% and 9.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in North Scituate
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners145 (9.8%)$69,883
1 Earner407 (27.6%)$124,861
2 Earners606 (41.0%)$243,036
3+ Earners319 (21.6%)$164,714
Total1,477 (100.0%)$180,453

Household Income in North Scituate

Household Income Brackets in North Scituate

With 635 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in North Scituate, accounting for 31.3% of all households. In contrast, only 22 households (1.1%) fall into the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in North Scituate
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000552.7%
$10,000 to $14,999592.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991205.9%
$25,000 to $34,999221.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991286.3%
$50,000 to $74,99928814.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991266.2%
$100,000 to $149,99930014.8%
$150,000 to $199,99929614.6%
$200,000+63531.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in North Scituate

The median household income in North Scituate is $127,339, with the highest median household income of $180,313 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,089 households (53.7%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in North Scituate
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years400 (19.7%)$171,176
45 to 64 Years1,089 (53.7%)$180,313
65+ Years539 (26.6%)$66,250
Total2,028 (100.0%)$127,339

Poverty in North Scituate

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in North Scituate

With 2.1% poverty level for males and 3.2% for females among the residents of North Scituate, 65 to 74 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 23 males (9.1%) and 48 females (12.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in North Scituate
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years24 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years3 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)16 (3.6%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)48 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years23 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (5.8%)27 (9.7%)
Total58 (2.1%)91 (3.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in North Scituate

According to the poverty statistics in North Scituate, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in North Scituate
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years152 (100.0%)106 (100.0%)
5 Years16 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years157 (100.0%)258 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years123 (100.0%)179 (100.0%)
15 Years13 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years95 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years328 (93.2%)217 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years307 (99.0%)296 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years173 (100.0%)267 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years563 (100.0%)427 (96.4%)
55 to 64 Years487 (100.0%)341 (87.7%)
65 to 74 Years231 (90.9%)275 (100.0%)
75 Years and over129 (94.2%)251 (90.3%)
Total2,774 (98.0%)2,733 (96.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in North Scituate

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in North Scituate
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children654 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children449 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in North Scituate

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in North Scituate
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)26 (26.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)26 (17.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in North Scituate

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in North Scituate
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)26 (21.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)26 (8.7%)

Employment Characteristics in North Scituate

Employment by Class of Employer in North Scituate

Among the 2,968 employed individuals in North Scituate, private company employees (2,009 | 67.7%), local government employees (327 | 11.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (220 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in North Scituate
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,00967.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1605.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1304.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations2207.4%
Local Government Employees32711.0%
State Government Employees1093.7%
Federal Government Employees130.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,968100.0%

Employment Status by Age in North Scituate

According to the labor force statistics for North Scituate, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,581), 69.0% or 3,161 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 177 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.8% or 424 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.4% or 61 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in North Scituate
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years176 (51.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years194 (52.6%)5 (2.6%)
25 to 29 Years424 (92.8%)61 (14.4%)
30 to 34 Years131 (87.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years387 (88.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years905 (90.0%)49 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years509 (88.1%)36 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years269 (90.3%)12 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years168 (31.8%)13 (7.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,161 (69.0%)177 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in North Scituate

According to labor force statistics for North Scituate, 89.7% of individuals (2,626) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,928) are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 158 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 94.2% or 178 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.0% or 40 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in North Scituate
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma178 (94.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree285 (80.7%)49 (14.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,151 (90.7%)130 (5.5%)
Total2,626 (89.7%)176 (6.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in North Scituate

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in North Scituate are Community & Social Service (736 | 24.6%), Management (526 | 17.6%), Education Instruction & Library (416 | 13.9%), Business & Financial (283 | 9.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (219 | 7.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in North Scituate

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in North Scituate, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (90.9%), Computers & Mathematics (85.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (85.4%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (78.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in North Scituate
OccupationMaleFemale
Management478 (90.9%)48 (9.1%)
Business & Financial182 (64.3%)101 (35.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science102 (66.7%)51 (33.3%)
Computers & Mathematics58 (85.3%)10 (14.7%)
Architecture & Engineering35 (53.8%)30 (46.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9 (45.0%)11 (55.0%)
Community & Social Service 172 (23.4%)564 (76.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support27 (36.0%)48 (64.0%)
Education Instruction & Library105 (25.2%)311 (74.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment40 (21.0%)150 (78.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating32 (14.6%)187 (85.4%)
Health Technologists32 (26.5%)89 (73.6%)
Total (Category)966 (50.4%)951 (49.6%)
Total (Overall)1,635 (54.7%)1,352 (45.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in North Scituate are Food Preparation & Serving (170 | 5.7%), Personal Care & Service (113 | 3.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (109 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (21 | 0.7%), and Law Enforcement (13 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in North Scituate

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in North Scituate, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (69.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (87.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in North Scituate
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Security & Protection8 (38.1%)13 (61.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving22 (12.9%)148 (87.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service78 (69.0%)35 (31.0%)
Total (Category)217 (51.7%)203 (48.3%)
Total (Overall)1,635 (54.7%)1,352 (45.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in North Scituate are Sales & Related (208 | 7.0%), and Office & Administration (156 | 5.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in North Scituate

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in North Scituate
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related156 (75.0%)52 (25.0%)
Office & Administration48 (30.8%)108 (69.2%)
Total (Category)204 (56.0%)160 (44.0%)
Total (Overall)1,635 (54.7%)1,352 (45.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in North Scituate are Construction & Extraction (180 | 6.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (11 | 0.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in North Scituate

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in North Scituate
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction180 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)196 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,635 (54.7%)1,352 (45.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in North Scituate are Production (67 | 2.2%), Material Moving (14 | 0.5%), and Transportation (9 | 0.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in North Scituate

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in North Scituate
OccupationMaleFemale
Production29 (43.3%)38 (56.7%)
Transportation9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)52 (57.8%)38 (42.2%)
Total (Overall)1,635 (54.7%)1,352 (45.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in North Scituate

Employment Industries in North Scituate

The major employment industries in North Scituate include Professional & Scientific (488 | 16.3%), Educational Services (421 | 14.1%), Finance & Insurance (339 | 11.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (280 | 9.4%), and Retail Trade (268 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in North Scituate

Employment Industries by Sex in North Scituate

The North Scituate industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (82.7%), and Educational Services (82.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in North Scituate
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction230 (95.8%)10 (4.2%)
Manufacturing83 (81.4%)19 (18.6%)
Wholesale Trade17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade195 (72.8%)73 (27.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information68 (82.9%)14 (17.1%)
Finance & Insurance248 (73.2%)91 (26.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing16 (57.1%)12 (42.9%)
Professional & Scientific234 (47.9%)254 (52.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support116 (75.3%)38 (24.7%)
Educational Services75 (17.8%)346 (82.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance47 (16.8%)233 (83.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation79 (58.1%)57 (41.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services31 (17.3%)148 (82.7%)
Public Administration68 (65.4%)36 (34.6%)
Total1,635 (54.7%)1,352 (45.3%)

Education in North Scituate

School Enrollment in North Scituate

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,596 students in North Scituate are college / undergraduate (500 | 31.3%), middle school (345 | 21.6%), and high school (306 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in North Scituate
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool634.0%
Kindergarten744.6%
Elementary School26116.4%
Middle School34521.6%
High School30619.2%
College / Undergraduate50031.3%
Graduate / Professional472.9%
Total1,596100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in North Scituate

Out of a total of 1,596 students who are enrolled in schools in North Scituate, 332 (20.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,264 (79.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 40 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 425 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in North Scituate
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old335 (93.6%)23 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds425 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds139 (72.0%)54 (28.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds174 (87.0%)26 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds164 (52.4%)149 (47.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds27 (67.5%)13 (32.5%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total1,264 (79.2%)332 (20.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in North Scituate

Business (636 | 20.2%), education (356 | 11.3%), engineering (353 | 11.2%), social sciences (349 | 11.1%), and visual & performing arts (272 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 3,155 individuals in North Scituate who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in North Scituate
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1043.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1183.7%
Physical & Health Sciences511.6%
Psychology1304.1%
Social Sciences34911.1%
Engineering35311.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies250.8%
Science & Technology2507.9%
Business63620.2%
Education35611.3%
Literature & Languages1765.6%
Liberal Arts & History2036.4%
Visual & Performing Arts2728.6%
Communications842.7%
Arts & Humanities481.5%
Total3,155100.0%

Transportation & Commute in North Scituate

Vehicle Availability by Sex in North Scituate

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in North Scituate are males with 2 vehicles (741, accounting for 45.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (407, making up 55.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in North Scituate
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle188 (11.5%)143 (10.7%)
2 Vehicles741 (45.3%)407 (30.5%)
3 Vehicles298 (18.2%)236 (17.7%)
4 Vehicles185 (11.3%)287 (21.5%)
5 or more Vehicles223 (13.6%)260 (19.5%)
Total1,635 (100.0%)1,333 (100.0%)

Commute Time in North Scituate

The most frequently occuring commute durations in North Scituate are 60 to 89 minutes (391 commuters, 17.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (328 commuters, 15.0%), and 25 to 29 minutes (311 commuters, 14.2%).
Commute Time in North Scituate
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1205.5%
5 to 9 Minutes24811.3%
10 to 14 Minutes32815.0%
15 to 19 Minutes291.3%
20 to 24 Minutes2139.7%
25 to 29 Minutes31114.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1336.1%
35 to 39 Minutes472.1%
40 to 44 Minutes894.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1175.3%
60 to 89 Minutes39117.8%
90 or more Minutes1647.5%

Commute Time by Sex in North Scituate

The most common commute times in North Scituate are 60 to 89 minutes (200 commuters, 17.2%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (191 commuters, 18.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in North Scituate
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes102 (8.8%)18 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes101 (8.7%)147 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes173 (14.9%)155 (15.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes16 (1.4%)13 (1.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes125 (10.8%)88 (8.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes160 (13.8%)151 (14.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes89 (7.7%)44 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes17 (1.5%)30 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes52 (4.5%)37 (3.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes24 (2.1%)93 (9.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes200 (17.2%)191 (18.6%)
90 or more Minutes102 (8.8%)62 (6.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in North Scituate

The most frequent times of departure to work in North Scituate are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (327, 28.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (320, 31.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in North Scituate
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM56 (4.8%)32 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM84 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM23 (2.0%)40 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM278 (23.9%)17 (1.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM80 (6.9%)32 (3.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM327 (28.2%)320 (31.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM153 (13.2%)120 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM67 (5.8%)130 (12.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM27 (2.3%)21 (2.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM40 (3.5%)45 (4.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)71 (6.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM26 (2.2%)149 (14.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)52 (5.1%)
Total1,161 (100.0%)1,029 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in North Scituate

Occupancy by Ownership in North Scituate

Of the total 2,028 dwellings in North Scituate, owner-occupied units account for 1,797 (88.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 231 (11.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in North Scituate
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,79788.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units23111.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,028100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in North Scituate

Occupancy by Household Size in North Scituate
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household50925.1%
2-Person Household53026.1%
3-Person Household22611.1%
4+ Person Household76337.6%
Total Housing Units2,028100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in North Scituate

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in North Scituate
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household314 (61.7%)195 (38.3%)
2-Person Household504 (95.1%)26 (4.9%)
3-Person Household216 (95.6%)10 (4.4%)
4+ Person Household763 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units1,797 (88.6%)231 (11.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in North Scituate

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in North Scituate
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma200 (95.2%)10 (4.8%)
College/Associate Degree220 (80.6%)53 (19.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,377 (89.1%)168 (10.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in North Scituate

Occupancy by Age of Householder in North Scituate
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1587.8%
35 to 44 Years24211.9%
45 to 54 Years54226.7%
55 to 64 Years54727.0%
65 to 74 Years29614.6%
75 to 84 Years1939.5%
85 Years and Over502.5%
Total2,028100.0%

Housing Finances in North Scituate

Median Income by Occupancy in North Scituate

Median Income by Occupancy in North Scituate
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,797 (88.6%)$156,797
Renter-Occupied231 (11.4%)$0
Average2,028 (100.0%)$127,339

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in North Scituate

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in North Scituate
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00046 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)8 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99934 (1.9%)24 (10.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99919 (1.1%)8 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99912 (0.7%)80 (34.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (0.8%)8 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99979 (4.4%)49 (21.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999270 (15.0%)18 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999126 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999264 (14.7%)36 (15.6%)
$150,000 or more932 (51.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,797 (100.0%)231 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in North Scituate

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in North Scituate
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30012 (0.7%)16 (6.9%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)16 (6.9%)
$500 to $79971 (4.0%)16 (6.9%)
$800 to $99944 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499203 (11.3%)54 (23.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999179 (10.0%)106 (45.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499286 (15.9%)13 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999246 (13.7%)10 (4.3%)
$3,000 or more756 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,797 (100.0%)231 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in North Scituate

Housing Structures in North Scituate

Housing Structures in North Scituate
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,77187.3%
Single Unit, Attached673.3%
2 Unit Apartments803.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments160.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments944.6%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total2,028100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in North Scituate

Housing Structures by Occupancy in North Scituate
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,704 (96.2%)67 (3.8%)
Single Unit, Attached41 (61.2%)26 (38.8%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments52 (55.3%)42 (44.7%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,797 (88.6%)231 (11.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in North Scituate

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in North Scituate
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room8 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms12 (0.7%)50 (21.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms105 (5.8%)127 (55.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms661 (36.8%)10 (4.3%)
8 or more Rooms1,011 (56.3%)44 (19.1%)
Total1,797 (100.0%)231 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in North Scituate

Housing Structure by Heating Type in North Scituate
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas916 (51.0%)94 (40.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas100 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity124 (6.9%)80 (34.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene649 (36.1%)57 (24.7%)
Coal or Coke8 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,797 (100.0%)231 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in North Scituate

Household Vehicle Usage in North Scituate
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle10 (0.6%)16 (6.9%)
1 Vehicle309 (17.2%)215 (93.1%)
2 Vehicles961 (53.5%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles517 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,797 (100.0%)231 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in North Scituate

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in North Scituate

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5111,286
Median Property Value$700,800$752,200
Median Household Income$95,481$746
Monthly Housing Costs$1,293$756
Real Estate Taxes$7,847$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in North Scituate

Property Value by Mortgage Status in North Scituate
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)9 (0.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99970 (13.7%)162 (12.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999231 (45.2%)468 (36.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999143 (28.0%)460 (35.8%)
$1,000,000 or more67 (13.1%)187 (14.5%)
Total511 (100.0%)1,286 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in North Scituate

Household Income by Mortgage Status in North Scituate
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00042 (8.2%)106 (8.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99910 (2.0%)4 (0.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (2.9%)55 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99918 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999123 (24.1%)61 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99958 (11.4%)147 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99959 (11.6%)68 (5.3%)
$150,000 or more186 (36.4%)205 (15.9%)
Total511 (100.0%)1,286 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in North Scituate

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in North Scituate
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)180,711 (14,052.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x22 (4.3%)154 (12.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x123 (24.1%)243 (18.9%)
4.0x or more366 (71.6%)236 (18.3%)
Total511 (100.0%)1,286 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in North Scituate

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in North Scituate
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80012 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499499 (97.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total511 (100.0%)1,286 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in North Scituate

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Scituate

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Scituate
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years305 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,081 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years565 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years458 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years440 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,006 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years861 (98.3%)15 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years529 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older415 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,660 (99.7%)15 (0.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in North Scituate

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in North Scituate
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born305 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,081 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen565 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in North Scituate

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in North Scituate
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000274 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999344 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999435 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999301 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over4,290 (99.7%)15 (0.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Scituate

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Scituate
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)305 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years159 (14.7%)941 (87.1%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)565 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years35 (7.6%)426 (93.0%)
35 to 44 Years28 (6.4%)412 (93.6%)
45 to 54 Years61 (6.1%)954 (94.8%)
55 to 64 Years41 (4.7%)828 (94.5%)
65 to 74 Years503 (95.1%)349 (66.0%)
75 Years and over415 (100.0%)259 (62.4%)
Total1,242 (21.9%)5,039 (88.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in North Scituate

Disability Status by Sex by Age in North Scituate
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)29 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years24 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years42 (3.4%)40 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years56 (22.1%)42 (15.3%)
75 Years and over18 (13.1%)105 (37.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in North Scituate

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in North Scituate: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)26 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years26 (10.2%)19 (6.9%)
75 Years and over11 (8.0%)34 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in North Scituate: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)65 (23.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in North Scituate: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)29 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years24 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (1.3%)4 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years16 (6.3%)7 (2.5%)
75 Years and over7 (5.1%)20 (7.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in North Scituate: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (2.1%)10 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years20 (7.9%)16 (5.8%)
75 Years and over11 (8.0%)19 (6.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in North Scituate: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)19 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.3%)4 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years7 (2.8%)16 (5.8%)
75 Years and over11 (8.0%)19 (6.8%)

Technology Access in North Scituate

Computing Device Access in North Scituate

Computing Device Access in North Scituate
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,89593.4%
Smartphone1,83690.5%
Tablet1,69183.4%
No Computing Device331.6%
Total2,028100.0%

Internet Access in North Scituate

Internet Access in North Scituate
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,87092.2%
Cellular Data Only412.0%
Satellite Internet432.1%
No Internet924.5%
Total2,028100.0%

North Scituate Summary

North Scituate is a small town located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It is situated on the north side of the Scituate Harbor, which is part of the larger Plymouth Bay. The town is bordered by Marshfield to the east, Norwell to the west, and Cohasset to the south. North Scituate is a rural community with a population of approximately 5,000 people.

History

North Scituate was first settled in 1627 by a group of English settlers from Plymouth. The town was originally part of the larger town of Scituate, which was incorporated in 1636. In 1710, the town of North Scituate was officially incorporated as a separate town.
The town was primarily an agricultural community for much of its history. The town was also home to several mills, including a grist mill, a saw mill, and a fulling mill. The town also had a shipbuilding industry, which was active until the mid-19th century.

Geography

North Scituate is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It is situated on the north side of the Scituate Harbor, which is part of the larger Plymouth Bay. The town is bordered by Marshfield to the east, Norwell to the west, and Cohasset to the south.
The town is primarily rural, with a few small villages scattered throughout. The largest village is North Scituate Village, which is located at the intersection of Route 3A and Route 123. The village is home to several small businesses, including a post office, a library, and a few restaurants.
The town is home to several parks and conservation areas, including the North Scituate Conservation Area, the North Scituate Wildlife Management Area, and the North Scituate State Forest.

Economy

North Scituate is a primarily residential community, with a few small businesses located in the village. The town is home to several small businesses, including a post office, a library, and a few restaurants.
The town is also home to several small manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer and a metal fabrication company. The town is also home to a few small farms, which produce a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, North Scituate had a population of 5,068 people. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in North Scituate was $87,917, and the median family income was $103,917. The per capita income for the town was $41,917. About 4.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of North Scituate?
Total Population of North Scituate is 5,675.
What is the Total Male Population of North Scituate?
Total Male Population of North Scituate is 2,832.
What is the Total Female Population of North Scituate?
Total Female Population of North Scituate is 2,843.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in North Scituate?
There are 99.61 Males per 100 Females in North Scituate.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in North Scituate?
There are 100.39 Females per 100 Males in North Scituate.
What is the Median Population Age in North Scituate?
Median Population Age in North Scituate is 44.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in North Scituate
Average Family Size in North Scituate is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in North Scituate
Average Household Size in North Scituate is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in North Scituate?
Per Capita income in North Scituate is $65,395.
What is the Median Family Income in North Scituate?
Median Family Income in North Scituate is $180,453.
What is the Median Household income in North Scituate?
Median Household Income in North Scituate is $127,339.
What is Income or Wage Gap in North Scituate?
Income or Wage Gap in North Scituate is 24.6%.
Women in North Scituate earn 75.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in North Scituate?
Inequality or Gini Index in North Scituate is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in North Scituate?
There are 3,161 People in the Labor Forcein in North Scituate.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in North Scituate?
69.0% of People are in the Labor Force in North Scituate.
What is the Unemployment Rate in North Scituate?
Unemployment Rate in North Scituate is 5.6%.