Demographics & People — Scituate, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,602 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,300 |
| Median Age | 51.7 |
| Total Households | 2,532 |
| Family Households | 1,495 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,063 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 102 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Irish | 2,258 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 961 |
| German | 642 |
| English | 594 |
| Italian | 501 |
| Subsaharan African | 448 |
| Cape Verdean | 365 |
| Other groups | 285 |
| European | 257 |
| Polish | 231 |
Language
| English Only | 4,920 |
| Spanish | 32 |
| Population 5+ | 5,396 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 248 |
| Population 18+ | 4,326 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 41.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 26.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Scituate, Massachusetts.