Nantucket, Massachusetts Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Nantucket, Massachusetts is 10,837 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 87th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $109,988, the median home value is $1,359,200, and the median age is 40.3.
10,837
Population
1861
People / sq mi
$109,988
Median Income
$1,359,200
Median Home Value
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Nantucket covers 5.8 sq mi of land at 1861 people per square mile.
About Nantucket, MA
The poverty rate is what most separates Nantucket from the typical city: 0.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 10,837 residents, Nantucket is a city in Massachusetts.
Median household income is $109,988, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 0.3%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $1,359,200, with typical rent around $2,484.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 57.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 11.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 15 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$109,988
Median Household Income
$69,095
Per Capita Income
0.3%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,359,200
Median Home Value
$2,484
Median Rent
81.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.9%
High School+
57.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
70.2%
Public Transit
11.0%
Work From Home
15.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
36.2%
Foreign Born
83.2%
Non-English at Home
3.7%
Veterans
9.0%
With Disability
91.8%
Health Insurance
98.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 24.2% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.5% |
| Construction | 18.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.7% |
| Information | 4.4% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nantucket, Massachusetts has a population of 10,837 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 87th-largest city in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Nantucket, Massachusetts is $109,988, with 0.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Nantucket, Massachusetts is $1,359,200, with median monthly rent at $2,484 and a homeownership rate of 81.5%.
The median age in Nantucket, Massachusetts is 40.3 years. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
Nantucket Cdp, MA Climate
Nantucket Cdp, MA has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F) and receives about 1050 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.2°C
Avg Temp
1050
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 32° | 96 mm |
| February | 0° / 33° | 87 mm |
| March | 4° / 38° | 87 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 88 mm |
| May | 12° / 54° | 90 mm |
| June | 17° / 63° | 70 mm |
| July | 21° / 69° | 65 mm |
| August | 21° / 69° | 79 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 88 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 87 mm |
| November | 8° / 46° | 99 mm |
| December | 3° / 37° | 114 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Nantucket Cdp, MA
The most comfortable months to visit Nantucket Cdp, MA are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 24°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.