Scituate, MA is a small coastal town located in the South Shore region of Massachusetts. With a population of 19,016, Scituate has a comparatively high population density of 1,080.07 people per square mile as compared to the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. The town offers a number of businesses and services that cater to its diverse community, such as the local hardware store, grocery store and pharmacy. Furthermore, Scituate has an abundance of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking and wildlife watching due to its close proximity to beaches and bays. Occasionally there are also festivals or celebrations hosted by local organizations like The Scituate Arts Association that bring the community together for music events or art shows. Additionally, there are recreational sports teams and clubs that hold regular sporting events throughout the year in town squares or community centers throughout Scituate.
The population in Scituate is 19,016. There are 1,078 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Scituate is 49.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Scituate is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Scituate
- 57.5% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 38.6% are married with children
- 10.6% have children, but are single
Race in Scituate
- 95.8% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander