Demographics & People — Dedham, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 25,109 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~25,500 |
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| Median Age | 44.6 |
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| Total Households | 10,297 |
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| Family Households | 6,437 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,698 |
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| Black or African American | 1,293 |
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| Asian | 786 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,884 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 7,686 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,944 |
| Italian | 3,910 |
| Other groups | 3,502 |
| English | 2,633 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,916 |
| German | 1,795 |
| American | 1,025 |
| French (except Basque) | 927 |
| Polish | 797 |
Language
| English Only | 19,933 |
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| Spanish | 1,282 |
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| Population 5+ | 23,829 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 918 |
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| Population 18+ | 20,634 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 20.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dedham, Massachusetts.
