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Duxbury, MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Population

1,994

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

903

ZIP codes

0

Duxbury and its ZIP codes

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Duxbury at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $126,694 a year, 22% more than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,705,600 (about 3 times the Massachusetts figure).

Local data for Duxbury, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Duxbury, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$126,694

Poverty rate

2.1%

Median home value

$1,705,600

Homeownership

96.6%

Bachelor's or higher

72.1%

Median age

55.9

Average commute

40.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (749), Italian Americans (332), German Americans (152).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plymouth County. PPP loans are for Duxbury.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$72,763

197,448 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$87,818

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.54B

FY 2026, $8,548 per person

Plymouth County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Duxbury, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone55.2%
  • Carpooled4.4%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle1.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home36.6%

Average one-way commute: 40.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Duxbury, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: coastal flooding

Storm events since 1996

1,370

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

7,128

4.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 22°F

52.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Duxbury, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.0%

U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts

Diabetes

8.9%

U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts

Smoking

8.0%

U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

2.5%

U.S. 11.1% -8.6 pts

Cities near Duxbury

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
South DuxburyCensus-designated place1.9 mi2.9
Green HarborCensus-designated place2.1 mi0.3
Cedar CrestCensus-designated place2.3 mi1.5
MarshfieldCensus-designated place3.8 mi5.1
Ocean Bluff-Brant RockCensus-designated place4.2 mi2.2
KingstonCensus-designated place4.3 mi4.8
North PlymouthCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.2
PlymouthCensus-designated place6.3 mi2.2
North PembrokeCensus-designated place6.9 mi4.5
Marshfield HillsCensus-designated place7.9 mi4.6
HansonCensus-designated place9.2 mi1.8
ScituateCensus-designated place10 mi4.1
The PinehillsCensus-designated place11 mi4.1
North ScituateCensus-designated place12 mi3.8
AbingtonCensus-designated place16 mi10
Bridgewater TownCity17 mi27.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Duxbury, MA in?
Duxbury is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Duxbury, MA?
About 1,994 people live in Duxbury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Duxbury?
Nearby places include South Duxbury (1.9 mi), Green Harbor (2.1 mi), Cedar Crest (2.3 mi), Marshfield (3.8 mi), Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock (4.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023