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Dedham

County:
Norfolk County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
10.27
State:
Massachusetts

Dedham is a CDP located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Dedham has a 2026 population of 25,197. It is also the county seat of Norfolk County. Dedham is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Dedham is $128,955 with a poverty rate of 5.59%. The median age in Dedham is 44.6 years: 42.1 years for males, and 47.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.3 males.

25.2K
Total Population
2,453
Density (mi²)
30 0.12%
Growth

Dedham Population

Dedham Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202625,197300.12%
202525,167290.12%

Median Age

Overall: 44.6 years
Female: 47.6 years
Male: 42.1 years

Dedham Adults

There are 20,532 adults, (5,528 of whom are seniors) in Dedham.

Sex Ratio

Female: 12,922 (51.2%)
Male: 12,315 (48.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dedham includes 80% White, 6.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White20,19080%
Two or more races2,1128.37%
Black or African American1,6686.61%
Asian7162.84%
Other race5362.12%
Native American100.04%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander50.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,1504.56%
Other race4811.91%
White3121.24%
Black or African American450.18%
Native American100.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White19,87878.77%
Black or African American1,6236.43%
Two or more races9623.81%
Asian7162.84%
Other race550.22%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander50.02%

Dedham Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dedham 's average per capita income is $83,304. Household income levels show a median of $128,955. The poverty rate stands at 5.59%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$202,986-
Families$171,130$204,320
Households$128,955$166,156
Non Families$67,183$95,619

$83,304

Average Income

$128,955

Median Household Income

5.59%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)