Woods Hole, MA Profile: Facts & Data

The Woods Hole CDP⁽¹⁾ had a population of 805 as of July 1, 2022. Woods Hole ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Massachusetts. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Woods Hole is located at latitude 41.5265 and longitude -70.6731 in Barnstable County. The formal boundaries for the Woods Hole Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 2.13 sq. miles and a water area of 1.76 sq. miles. Barnstable County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 13 feet.

The Woods Hole Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

Alternate Unofficial Names for Woods Hole: Wood's Hole, Woods Holl, Wood's Holl.

A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

Woods Hole, MA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2022)

POPULATION
Total Population	805 (100%)
Population in Households	804 (99.9%)
Population in Families	555 (68.9%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	1 ( 0.1%)
Population Density	377
Diversity Index²	24


INCOME
Median Household Income	$129,004
Average Household Income	$189,374
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	30%
Per Capita Income	$94,838
Wealth Index⁵	313

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	983 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	362 (36.8%)
Renter Occupied HU	55 ( 5.6%)
Vacant Housing Units	565 (57.5%)
Median Home Value	$722,902
Average Home Value	$905,785
Housing Affordability Index³	90

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	418
Average Household Size	1.92
Family Households	228
Average Family Size	2.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

Woods Hole, MA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Woods Hole to the other 248 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using July 1, 2022 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2022	2022-2027
Population	-1.56%	-0.38%
Households	-0.63%	-0.29%
Families		-0.26%
Median Household Income		3.43%
Per Capita Income		2.97%
Owner Occupied HU		-0.11%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 232	7th
Population Density	# 237	5th
Median Household Income	# 42	83rd
Housing Affordability Index	# 98	40th
Per Capita Income	# 6	98th
Diversity Index	# 175	30th

Woods Hole, MA Profile: Facts & Data

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Woods Hole, MA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2022)

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