Census-designated place · Massachusetts
Marshfield CDP, Massachusetts
Marshfield CDP, census-designated place, in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Marshfield CDP had 4,653 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,161 (±913). GEOID 2538820.
Residents, 2020 Census
4,653
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 5,161 ±913
Median household income
$97,105
±$23,666 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$675,300
±$61,842 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,773
±$464 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Marshfield CDP and what county is it in?
Marshfield CDP is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It covers 5.1 square miles of land, 921 residents per square mile in 2020.
Marshfield CDP is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Marshfield CDP lies entirely within Marshfield, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Marshfield CDP, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,653 residents in Marshfield CDP, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 5,161 (±913).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Marshfield CDP is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Marshfield CDP | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,161 ±913 | 535,075 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,974 ±246 | 203,141 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.34 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,177 ±265 | 218,096 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Marshfield CDP?
The median resident of Marshfield CDP is 46.1 years old; 26.3% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.1%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Marshfield CDP | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 ±7.3 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.3% ±8.0 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8% ±5.9 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±5.1 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% ±3.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.8% ±3.6 pts | 76.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5% ±2.3 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1% ±2.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 9.6% ±3.9 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9% ±2.8 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.9% ±8.3 pts | 41.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.2% ±4.9 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5% ±7.8 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Marshfield CDP earn?
Half of Marshfield CDP's 1,974 households earn less than $97,105 a year (±$23,666), against $114,201 in Plymouth County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $108,857 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Marshfield CDP | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,105 ±$23,666 | $114,201 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $139,630 ±$31,857 | $151,136 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,436 ±$13,944 | $57,650 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4% ±13.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.0% ±32.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.0% ±4.2 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.6% ±0.7 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.1% ±3.3 pts | 92.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Marshfield CDP?
Owners occupy 70.2% of Marshfield CDP's occupied homes and renters 29.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $675,300 by its owner (±$61,842). The median renter pays $1,773 a month including utilities, and 60.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Marshfield CDP | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $675,300 ±$61,842 | $556,000 | +$169,608 |
| Median gross rent | $1,773 ±$464 | $1,747 | +$652 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.0% ±14.9 pts | 45.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,101 ±$638 | $2,799 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.2% ±7.9 pts | 77.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.8% ±7.9 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,177 ±265 | 218,096 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.8% ±12.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.1% ±6.8 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.4% ±4.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4% ±5.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.5% ±5.9 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Marshfield CDP work and get to work?
67.7% of Marshfield CDP's workers drive alone and 20.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes.
| Measure | Marshfield CDP | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.9% ±5.7 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±3.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.7% ±9.2 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9% ±3.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±1.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.8% ±10.0 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min ±3.8 | 32.5 min | −7.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Marshfield CDP?
1 census tract lies mostly in Marshfield CDP, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5062.02Plymouth County | 2,957 | $135,000 |
| Tract 5062.03Plymouth County | 5,447 | $133,946 |
| Tract 5061.02Plymouth County | 6,169 | $102,128 |
| Tract 5061.03Plymouth County | 2,667 | $112,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Marshfield CDP) · Census block assignment files
How does Marshfield CDP compare with other places in Massachusetts?
Marshfield CDP ranks 291st of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 281st | 460 |
| Residents per square mile | 200th | 461 |
| Median household income | 291st | 453 |
| Per capita income | 262nd | 460 |
| Median home value | 123rd | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 153rd | 410 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 197th | 459 |
| Median age | 190th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 339th | 460 |
| Work from home | 161st | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 246th | 459 |
Marshfield CDP's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Marshfield CDP with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Marshfield CDP?
20 of the 57 figures for Marshfield CDP on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Marshfield CDP are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.