Dukes County, Massachusetts
Dukes County, Massachusetts | ||
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Location in the U.S. state of Massachusetts | ||
Massachusetts's location in the U.S. | ||
Founded | 1695 | |
Seat | Edgartown | |
Largest town | Edgartown | |
Area | ||
• Total | 491 sq mi (1,272 km2) | |
• Land | 103 sq mi (267 km2) | |
• Water | 388 sq mi (1,005 km2), 79% | |
Population (est.) | ||
• (2015) | 17,356 | |
• Density | 160/sq mi (62/km²) | |
Congressional district | 9th | |
Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 | |
Website |
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Dukes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,535,[1] making it the second-least populous county in Massachusetts. Its county seat is Edgartown.[2]
Dukes County comprises the Vineyard Haven, MA Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county consists of the island of Martha's Vineyard (including Chappaquiddick Island), the Elizabeth Islands (including Cuttyhunk), the island of Nomans Land, and other associated islets.
History
The original inhabitants of the islands were Wampanoag, who had several villages. Political jurisdiction over the lands were granted by the English monarchy in overlapping claims to two different British nobles, from which Massachusetts Bay Company settler Thomas Mayhew purchased them in 1641. Mayhew established a colony in his new domain, carefully purchasing land ownership rights from the native inhabitants, and maintaining native governments to continue unimpeded. In 1665, Mayhew's lands were included in a grant to the Duke of York. In 1671, a settlement was arranged, allowing Mayhew to continue to rule while placing his territory under the jurisdiction of the Province of New York.
Dukes County was thus established as Dukes County, New York, on November 1, 1683, and included all of Mayhew's lands – Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and the Elizabeth Islands. The county was transferred to Massachusetts on October 7, 1691, and at the same time Nantucket Island was split into the separate Nantucket County, Massachusetts. The 1695 incorporation statute created a county "by the name of Dukes County," as opposed to the standard form "the county of Dukes" which is the reason for the redundancy in the formal name, "County of Dukes County".[3]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 491 square miles (1,270 km2), of which 103 square miles (270 km2) is land and 388 square miles (1,000 km2) (79%) is water.[4] It is the third-smallest county by land area.
Nearby counties
- Barnstable County, Massachusetts – northeast
- Plymouth County, Massachusetts – north
- Bristol County, Massachusetts – northwest
- Nantucket County, Massachusetts – east
National protected area
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1790 | 3,255 | — | |
1800 | 3,118 | −4.2% | |
1810 | 3,290 | 5.5% | |
1820 | 3,292 | 0.1% | |
1830 | 3,517 | 6.8% | |
1840 | 3,958 | 12.5% | |
1850 | 4,540 | 14.7% | |
1860 | 4,403 | −3.0% | |
1870 | 3,787 | −14.0% | |
1880 | 4,300 | 13.5% | |
1890 | 4,369 | 1.6% | |
1900 | 4,561 | 4.4% | |
1910 | 4,504 | −1.2% | |
1920 | 4,372 | −2.9% | |
1930 | 4,953 | 13.3% | |
1940 | 5,669 | 14.5% | |
1950 | 5,633 | −0.6% | |
1960 | 5,829 | 3.5% | |
1970 | 6,117 | 4.9% | |
1980 | 8,942 | 46.2% | |
1990 | 11,639 | 30.2% | |
2000 | 14,987 | 28.8% | |
2010 | 16,535 | 10.3% | |
Est. 2014 | 17,356 | [5] | 5.0% |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8] 1990–2000[9] 2010–2013[1] |
2000 census
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 14,987 people, 6,421 households, and 3,788 families residing in the county. The population density was 144 people per square mile (56/km²). There were 14,836 housing units at an average density of 143 per square mile (55/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.69% White, 2.40% Black or African American, 1.71% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.48% from other races, and 3.19% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 20.4% were of English, 13.3% Irish, 8.6% Portuguese, 6.4% Italian and 5.7% American ancestry according to Census 2000. 93.1% spoke English, 3.7% Portuguese and 1.7% Spanish as their first language and 0.285% speak Irish at home.
There were 6,421 households out of which 28.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.40% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.00% were non-families. 32.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county the population was spread out with 22.70% under the age of 18, 5.50% from 18 to 24, 29.60% from 25 to 44, 27.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,559, and the median income for a family was $55,018. Males had a median income of $38,945 versus $30,346 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,472. About 5.00% of families and 7.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.40% of those under age 18 and 5.30% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 16,535 people, 7,368 households, and 4,221 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 160.2 inhabitants per square mile (61.9/km2). There were 17,188 housing units at an average density of 166.5 per square mile (64.3/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 87.6% white, 3.1% black or African American, 1.1% American Indian, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 3.9% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.3% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 18.5% were Irish, 17.1% were English, 11.7% were Portuguese, 10.0% were American, 9.2% were German, and 7.6% were Italian.[13]
Of the 7,368 households, 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 42.7% were non-families, and 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age was 45.3 years.[11]
The median income for a household in the county was $62,407 and the median income for a family was $77,231. Males had a median income of $43,850 versus $41,994 for females. The per capita income for the county was $33,390. About 5.5% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.[14]
Demographic breakdown by town
Income
The ranking of unincorporated communities that are included on the list are reflective if the census designated locations and villages were included as cities or towns. Data is from the 2007–2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.[15][16][17]
Rank | Town | Per capita income |
Median household income |
Median family income |
Population | Number of households | |
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1 | Chilmark | Town | $45,210 | $59,583 | $79,688 | 801 | 302 |
2 | Edgartown | Town | $38,083 | $74,214 | $82,583 | 4,034 | 1,466 |
3 | West Tisbury | Town | $36,592 | $75,759 | $87,566 | 2,506 | 926 |
Massachusetts | State | $35,051 | $65,981 | $83,371 | 6,512,227 | 2,522,409 | |
Dukes County | County | $33,228 | $69,760 | $82,659 | 16,353 | 5,568 | |
Vineyard Haven | CDP | $30,298 | $77,935 | $92,112 | 2,465 | 652 | |
4 | Gosnold | Town | $29,511 | $52,813 | $61,250 | 183 | 63 |
5 | Tisbury | Town | $29,384 | $54,762 | $60,521 | 3,914 | 1,290 |
6 | Oak Bluffs | Town | $29,117 | $78,890 | $84,846 | 4,449 | 1,429 |
United States | Country | $27,915 | $52,762 | $64,293 | 306,603,772 | 114,761,359 | |
7 | Aquinnah | Town | $25,512 | $82,500 | $106,250 | 466 | 92 |
Political affiliation
Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 13, 2010[18] | |||||
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Party | Number of Voters | Percentage | |||
Democratic | 4,920 | 36.43% | |||
Republican | 1,415 | 10.48% | |||
Unenrolled | 7,081 | 52.44% | |||
Minor Parties | 88 | 0.65% | |||
Total | 13,504 | 100% |
Religion
Year | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | ||||
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Religion | Congregations | Adherents | Congregations | Adherents | Congregations | Adherents | Congregations | Adherents |
Catholic Church | 3 | 2,000 | 3 | 5,000 | 3 | 9,951 | 3 | 2,896 |
Episcopal Church | 2 | 871 | 3 | 562 | 3 | 608 | 3 | 473 |
United Methodist | 6 | 620 | 6 | 587 | 5 | 524 | 2 | 176 |
American Baptist | 3 | 279 | 3 | 403 | 3 | 461 | 4 | 456 |
Regular Baptist | 0 | n/a | 1 | 62 | 1 | 83 | 1 | 90 |
United Church of Christ | 1 | 110 | 1 | 166 | 1 | 217 | 1 | 165 |
Unitarian-Universalist | 1 | 83 | 1 | 83 | 1 | 83 | 1 | 74 |
Assemblies of God | 1 | 5 | 1 | 69 | 2 | 174 | 1 | 160 |
Friends (Quakers) | 1 | n/a | 1 | 22 | 1 | 52 | 1 | 9 |
Church of Christ, Scientist | n/a | n/a | 1 | n/a | 1 | n/a | 1 | n/a |
Congregational | n/a | n/a | 1 | 300 | 1 | 295 | 1 | 331 |
Jehovah's Witnesses | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | n/a |
Evangelical Christian | 0 | n/a | 0 | n/a | 0 | n/a | 1 | 60 |
Mormon | n/a | n/a | 1 | 27 | 1 | 49 | 1 | 84 |
Buddhist | 0 | n/a | 0 | n/a | 0 | n/a | 1 | 72 |
Jewish | 1 | 138 | 1 | 260 | 1 | 300 | 1 | 923 |
Ba'hai | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
Unaffiliated | 0 | n/a | 0 | n/a | 0 | n/a | 0 | 10,562 |
Politics
Year | Democratic | Republican |
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2012 | 72.7% 7,978 | 25.5% 2,792 |
2008 | 75.0% 7,913 | 23.1% 2,442 |
2004 | 72.7% 7,265 | 26.0% 2,602 |
2000 | 61.8% 5,474 | 26.1% 2,315 |
1996 | 66.7% 5,137 | 22.6% 1,739 |
1992 | 54.4% 4,292 | 23.2% 1,827 |
1988 | 64.0% 4,495 | 34.7% 2,441 |
1984 | 54.1% 3,313 | 45.5% 2,788 |
1980 | 43.9% 2,370 | 33.5% 1,809 |
1976 | 48.9% 2,513 | 46.1% 2,365 |
1972 | 46.1% 2,001 | 53.3% 2,312 |
1968 | 48.2% 1,540 | 49.3% 1,576 |
1964 | 68.0% 2,187 | 31.6% 1,015 |
1960 | 39.0% 1,282 | 60.8% 1,998 |
Communities
Towns
- Aquinnah (formerly Gay Head)
- Chilmark
- Edgartown (county seat)
- Gosnold
- Oak Bluffs
- Tisbury
- West Tisbury
Villages
Villages are census divisions, but have no separate corporate existence from the towns they are in.
See also
- Registry of Deeds (Massachusetts)
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Dukes County, Massachusetts
- USS Dukes County (LST-735)
References
- 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ Dukes County, MA – An Ancient Heritage
- ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
- ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
- ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
- ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
- ↑ "SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS 2007–2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-26.
- ↑ "ACS DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES 2007–2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-26.
- ↑ "HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES 2007–2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-26.
- ↑ "Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 13, 2010" (PDF). Massachusetts Elections Division. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
- ↑ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved 2011-06-11.
External links
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- Official website
- National Register of Historic Places listing for Dukes Co., Massachusetts
- Map of cities and towns of Massachusetts
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