Popponesset Island, Massachusetts Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Popponesset Island, Massachusetts had a total population of 33, the 247th largest community in Massachusetts. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Popponesset Island Quick Facts
How Popponesset Island Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 72 | 33 | -54.2% |
How Popponesset Island Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Popponesset Island Rankings in Massachusetts
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Other Cities in Barnstable County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | 49,568 | $91,982 | 7.4% | $602,500 |
| South Yarmouth | 11,552 | $82,188 | 11.6% | $541,700 |
| East Falmouth | 6,245 | $81,464 | 8.6% | $593,000 |
| West Yarmouth | 6,194 | $65,841 | 9.1% | $494,600 |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,961 | $110,304 | 7.7% | $604,900 |
| East Harwich | 5,654 | $111,508 | 1.7% | $638,900 |
| Sagamore | 4,072 | $108,315 | 2.5% | $575,700 |
| Falmouth | 3,954 | $68,227 | 21.8% | $837,900 |
| Northwest Harwich | 3,932 | $107,730 | 7.5% | $665,100 |
| East Sandwich | 3,864 | $115,000 | 11.5% | $689,000 |
Cities Similar to Popponesset Island
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Dale | 29 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Monomoscoy Island | 141 | $155,341 | $1,125,000 | 72.0% | 0.0% |
| Seconsett Island | 168 | $82,875 | $1,152,300 | 57.9% | 0.0% |
| Siasconset | 204 | N/A | $1,652,200 | 65.6% | 37.4% |
| Petersham | 312 | $107,813 | $389,100 | 48.6% | 6.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 33, Popponesset Island's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Popponesset Island is a small community located in Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. The total population is 33. It ranks as the 247th most populous out of 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts.
Age Demographics
The median age in Popponesset Island is 60.4 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 40.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Popponesset Island. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Popponesset Island, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Popponesset Island was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
36.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 47.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Popponesset Island, Massachusetts is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Massachusetts state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Popponesset Island, Massachusetts?
Popponesset Island, Massachusetts has a population of 33 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Popponesset Island, MA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Popponesset Island — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Popponesset Island, MA?
The ACS sample for Popponesset Island recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Popponesset Island, Massachusetts?
Popponesset Island's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Popponesset Island, MA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Popponesset Island — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Popponesset Island, Massachusetts?
36.4% of adults (25+) in Popponesset Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.