Dukes, MA County is a small county located on the Eastern Coast of Massachusetts. With a population of 20,277 and a population density of 169 people per square mile, it stands out from many other counties in the state. Dukes, MA County is home to several businesses such as the Dukes County Museum, The Flying Horses Carousel Company, and Martha's Vineyard Wine Festival. Year-round outdoor activities in this area include swimming, fishing, kayaking, biking and hiking through conservation areas such as Blackwater Pond Management Area and Long Point Wildlife Refuge. Local organizations like The Trustees of Reservations and The Island Food Pantry are dedicated to preserving the natural environment while helping those in need. Local sporting events here include golf tournaments at Farm Neck Golf Club and Mink Meadows Golf Club as well as several sailing regattas throughout the summer months.
The population in Dukes County is 20,277. There are 197 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dukes County is 47.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dukes County is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dukes County
- 47.1% are married
- 12.6% are divorced
- 24.4% are married with children
- 16.0% have children, but are single
Race in Dukes County
- 87.0% are White
- 3.7% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 1.6% are Native American
- 1.2% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander