Carver, Massachusetts

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Population in 2010: 11,509.
Population change since 2000: +3.1%
 
Males: 5,610  (48.7%)
Females: 5,899  (51.3%)
Median resident age:

42.3 years
Massachusetts median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 02330.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $99,261 (it was $53,506 in 2000)
Carver:

$99,261
MA:

$94,488

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $44,569 (it was $20,398 in 2000)

Carver town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $461,841 (it was $148,300 in 2000)
Carver:

$461,841
MA:

$534,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $585,203; detached houses: $620,100; townhouses or other attached units: $487,972; in 2-unit structures: $464,355; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $429,583; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $438,441; mobile homes: $207,706; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $17,153
March 2022 cost of living index in Carver: 141.4 (very high, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Carver, MA (2010)
    • 10,92294.9%White alone
    • 1771.5%Two or more races
    • 1321.1%Black alone
    • 1291.1%Hispanic
    • 840.7%Other race alone
    • 460.4%Asian alone
    • 180.2%American Indian alone
    • 10.01%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Carver detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Carver, Massachusetts as of May 07, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Carver is 1,918 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Carver by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
4
(34.2)
3
(26.1)
2
(17.3)
2
(17.1)
6
(51.9)
4
(34.7)
3
(25.9)
3
(25.9)
5
(42.8)
8
(68.1)
6
(51.2)
2
(16.4)
3
(24.3)
2
(16.4)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
3
(25.7)
4
(34.8)
2
(17.3)
2
(17.1)
1
(8.7)
4
(34.7)
1
(8.6)
2
(17.2)
1
(8.6)
2
(17.0)
3
(25.6)
2
(16.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(8.2)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
17
(145.4)
17
(147.7)
26
(224.5)
23
(197.0)
28
(242.4)
20
(173.6)
18
(155.1)
23
(198.3)
19
(162.8)
20
(170.3)
17
(145.0)
10
(82.0)
8
(64.8)
15
(122.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
51
(436.2)
75
(651.7)
95
(820.5)
84
(719.4)
56
(484.8)
23
(199.6)
17
(146.5)
17
(146.6)
26
(222.8)
6
(51.1)
13
(110.9)
13
(106.6)
9
(72.9)
3
(24.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
58
(496.1)
111
(964.5)
166
(1,434)
196
(1,679)
123
(1,065)
104
(902.7)
72
(620.5)
76
(655.2)
86
(736.9)
59
(502.4)
49
(418.1)
43
(352.5)
51
(413.1)
34
(278.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
13
(111.2)
10
(86.9)
10
(86.4)
11
(94.2)
6
(51.9)
10
(86.8)
6
(51.7)
10
(86.2)
2
(17.1)
5
(42.6)
6
(51.2)
6
(49.2)
3
(24.3)
3
(24.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(8.6)
2
(17.4)
6
(51.8)
2
(17.1)
2
(17.3)
0
(0.0)
2
(17.2)
1
(8.6)
1
(8.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(8.2)
0
(0.0)
3
(24.6)
City-Data.com crime index123.4152.0185.6183.3173.3129.993.5108.9115.8120.8106.259.956.054.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Carver, MA

Crime rate in Carver detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 22 (17 officers - 16 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.38
Massachusetts average:

2.53
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Carver, MA City Guides:

Ancestries: Irish (30.6%), Italian (21.2%), English (18.7%), French (9.3%), German (7.7%), Scottish (6.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1790

Elevation: 92 feet

Land area: 37.5 square miles.

Population density: 307 people per square mile   (very low).

Carver, Massachusetts map

324 residents are foreign born (1.1% North America, 1.0% Europe, 0.3% Africa, 0.3% Asia).

This town:

2.9%
Massachusetts:

12.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Carver town:

1.6% ($2,419)
Massachusetts:

1.3% ($2,336)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Taunton, MA (17.5 miles , pop. 55,976).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (35.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (176.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

West Wareham, MA (2.3 miles ),
Middleborough, MA (2.7 miles ),
Plympton, MA (2.7 miles ),
Plymouth, MA (2.8 miles ),
Rochester, MA (2.8 miles ),
North Plymouth, MA (2.8 miles ),
White Island Shores, MA (2.8 miles ),
The Pinehills, MA (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 41.87 N, Longitude: 70.76 W

Area codes: 508, 774

Distribution of median household income in Carver, MA in 2022
Carver satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 28 buildings, average cost: $233,300
  • 2021: 31 buildings, average cost: $247,600
  • 2020: 19 buildings, average cost: $181,100
  • 2019: 8 buildings, average cost: $219,700
  • 2018: 7 buildings, average cost: $384,100
  • 2017: 20 buildings, average cost: $236,700
  • 2016: 13 buildings, average cost: $220,100
  • 2015: 7 buildings, average cost: $243,000
  • 2014: 20 buildings, average cost: $141,600
  • 2013: 10 buildings, average cost: $163,000
  • 2012: 9 buildings, average cost: $192,200
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $219,500
  • 2010: 10 buildings, average cost: $217,000
  • 2009: 14 buildings, average cost: $198,900
  • 2008: 20 buildings, average cost: $170,200
  • 2007: 23 buildings, average cost: $164,200
  • 2006: 64 buildings, average cost: $131,100
  • 2005: 53 buildings, average cost: $202,700
  • 2004: 46 buildings, average cost: $161,300
  • 2003: 42 buildings, average cost: $141,700
  • 2002: 34 buildings, average cost: $136,400
  • 2001: 22 buildings, average cost: $135,600
  • 2000: 25 buildings, average cost: $102,100
  • 1999: 45 buildings, average cost: $91,800
  • 1998: 67 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 1997: 57 buildings, average cost: $78,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Carver, MA residents
Average permit cost in Carver, MA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Massachusetts:

3.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Carver, MA
Historical housing units in Carver, MA
Most common industries in Carver, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.6%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.5%)
  • Health care (4.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.7%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
  • Social assistance (3.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Carver, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.1%)
  • Carpenters (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.3%)

Average climate in Carver, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.1. This is about average.

City:

64.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 7.90. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.90
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.70. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.70
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Carver-area historical tornado activity is below Massachusetts state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.0 miles away from the Carver town center injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/9/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 49.2 miles away from the town center killed 90 people and injured 1228 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Carver-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 231.8 miles away from Carver center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 235.4 miles away from Carver center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 119.7 miles away from Carver center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 120.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 234.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 192.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Plymouth County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Hurricanes: 7, Snows: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Carver topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Carver:

  • HANNAH B G SHAW HOME FOR THE AGED (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MIDDLEBORO, MA)
  • NEMASKET HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MIDDLEBOROUGH, MA)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF PLYMOUTH (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PLYMOUTH, MA)
  • TREMONT HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WAREHAM, MA)
  • HOSPICE SERVICES OF MASSACHUSETTS (Hospital, about 8 miles away; WAREHAM, MA)
  • PILGRIM MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PLYMOUTH, MA)
  • PILGRIM MANOR SKILD NURS AND REH (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PLYMOUTH, MA)

Heliports located in Carver:

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Operable nuclear power plant near Carver:

  • 8 miles: Pilgrim in Plymouth, MA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Carver:

  • Bridgewater State University (about 14 miles; Bridgewater, MA; Full-time enrollment: 9,802)
  • Massasoit Community College (about 19 miles; Brockton, MA; FT enrollment: 5,442)
  • University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (about 21 miles; North Dartmouth, MA; FT enrollment: 7,545)
  • Stonehill College (about 22 miles; Easton, MA; FT enrollment: 2,563)
  • Bristol Community College (about 22 miles; Fall River, MA; FT enrollment: 5,707)
  • Cape Cod Community College (about 25 miles; West Barnstable, MA; FT enrollment: 2,491)
  • Quincy College (about 30 miles; Quincy, MA; FT enrollment: 3,184)

Public high school in Carver:

  • CARVER MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 60 SOUTH MEADOW ROAD, Grades: 6-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Carver:

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Library in Carver:

  • CARVER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $372,269; Location: 2 MEADOWBROOK WAY; 53,843 books; 211 e-books; 3,002 audio materials; 2,264 video materials; 3 local licensed databases; 34 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 93 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Carver: Carver Emergency Medical Services Station (A), Carver Fire Department Station 2 (B), Carver Fire Department Station 3 (C), Carver High School Library (D), Carver Fire Department Station 1 (E), Carver Town Hall (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Carver Square Shopping Center (1), Silo Marketplace Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Carver include: United Parish of Carver (A), Our Lady of Lourdes Church (B), Open Door Church of God (C), Mount Carmel Baptist Church (D), Faith Baptist Church of Plymouth (E), Faith Baptist Church (F), Cranberry Chapel Assembly of God Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Lakenham Cemetery (1), Center Cemetery (2), Central Cemetery (3), Union Cemetery (4), Wenham Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Raccoon Pond (A), Pratt Pond (B), Grady Pond (C), Dunham Pond (D), Bates Pond (E), Clear Pond (F), Barret Pond (G), Clear Bottom Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hunting House Brook (A), Indian Brook (B), Rocky Meadow Brook (C), Sampson Brook (D), South Meadow Brook (E), Tilson Brook (F), Muddy Pond Brook (G), Herring Brook (H), Horse Neck Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Carver include: Savery Historic District (1), Lakenham Historic District (2), Shurtleff Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Mike Bennett (wrestler) - Professional wrestler.

Plymouth County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Carver and their reported violations in the past:

SOUTH MEADOW VILLAGE (Population served: 700, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-27-2013), St Compliance achieved (FEB-27-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-14-2007), St Compliance achieved (NOV-14-2008)
  • 24 regular monitoring violations
CRANBERRY VILLAGE INC (Population served: 414, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-18-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAY-18-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
TOWN OF CARVER (Address: 108 MAIN STREET , Population served: 414, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-29-2013), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
PINETREE VILLAGE (Population served: 348, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
MEADOW WOODS MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 120, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-14-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAR-06-2008)
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
CARVER MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-21-2013), St Compliance achieved (FEB-21-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-25-2012), St Compliance achieved (DEC-03-2013)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-12-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-04-2009)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
NORTH CARVER WATER DISTRICT (Address: 108 MAIN STREET , Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-30-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-30-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-30-2012), St Compliance achieved (JAN-17-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-31-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-31-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-29-2011), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - In JAN-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (AUG-23-2011), St Compliance achieved (JAN-03-2012)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Carver that have no violations reported:

  • TOWNHOUSES AT CHANCE COURT (Population served: 40, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Massachusetts:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

72.9%
Whole state:

63.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.6%
Whole state:

7.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.0%
Whole state:

9.3%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.5%
Whole state:

4.4%
5 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
7 people in homes for the mentally ill in 2000
4 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Carver (2011 data):

  • Mutual Federal Savings Bank of Plymouth County: Main St Street Branch at 74 Main Street, branch established on 1889/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $369.9 mil, Deposits: $260.8 mil, headquarters in Whitman, MA, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 9 total offices
  • Bridgewater Savings Bank: Carver Branch at 100 Main Street, branch established on 1992/11/12. Info updated 2010/02/03: Bank assets: $491.1 mil, Deposits: $376.9 mil, headquarters in Raynham, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Bridgewater Financial, Mhc
  • Rockland Trust Company: Carver Square Branch at 124 Main St, branch established on 1987/05/11. Info updated 2009/05/20: Bank assets: $4,974.4 mil, Deposits: $3,903.9 mil, headquarters in Rockland, MA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 67 total offices, Holding Company: Independent Bank Corp.

For population 15 years and over in Carver:

Marital status in Carver, MA
  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

For population 25 years and over in Carver:

  • High school or higher: 85.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Massachusetts average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Carver, MA (based on Plymouth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic165,98535
Mainline Protestant23,72491
Evangelical Protestant13,15996
Other6,12943
Orthodox1,1403
Black Protestant6115
None284,171-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 85
Plymouth County:

1.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Plymouth County:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 139
This county:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 108
Plymouth County:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 361
Plymouth County:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Plymouth County:

7.9%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Plymouth County:

21.7%
State:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Plymouth County:

16.3%
Massachusetts:

16.5%

5.54% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($85,482 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.54%
Massachusetts average:

7.18%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($80 average AGI)
Plymouth County:

0.01%
Massachusetts average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Bristol County, MA  1.11% ($57,060 average AGI)
to Norfolk County, MA  1.10% ($79,265)
to Suffolk County, MA  0.50% ($73,793)
Businesses in Carver, MA
NameCountNameCount
CVS1U-Haul1
Dunkin Donuts2UPS1
Shaw's1

Strongest AM radio stations in Carver:

  • WPLM (1390 AM; 5 kW; PLYMOUTH, MA; Owner: PLYMOUTH ROCK BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBSM (1420 AM; 5 kW; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRCA (1330 AM; 25 kW; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: WRCA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WUNR (1600 AM; 20 kW; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: CHAMPION BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Carver:

  • WPLM-FM (99.1 FM; PLYMOUTH, MA; Owner: PLYMOUTH ROCK BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJFD-FM (97.3 FM; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: EDMUND DINIS, TRUSTEE)
  • WWBB (101.5 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WATD-FM (95.9 FM; MARSHFIELD, MA; Owner: MARSHFIELD BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCTK (98.1 FM; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXKS-FM (107.9 FM; MEDFORD, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMJX (106.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WBOT (97.7 FM; BROCKTON, MA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WBMX (98.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WBOS (92.9 FM; BROOKLINE, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WJMN (94.5 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCRB (102.5 FM; WALTHAM, MA; Owner: CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING WCRB LICE)
  • WTKK (96.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WROR-FM (105.7 FM; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WGBH (89.7 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WBUR-FM (90.9 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY)
  • WSNE-FM (93.3 FM; TAUNTON, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFHN (107.1 FM; FAIRHAVEN, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCIB (101.9 FM; FALMOUTH, MA; Owner: QANTUM OF CAPE COD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WODS (103.3 FM; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Carver:

  • WLWC (Channel 28; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: C-28 FCC LICENSEE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • WWDP (Channel 46; NORWELL, MA; Owner: NORWELL TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WLNE-TV (Channel 6; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND, INC.)
  • WCVB-TV (Channel 5; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WCVB HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WGBH-TV (Channel 2; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WPRI-TV (Channel 12; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: TVL BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WNAC-TV (Channel 64; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: WNAC, LLC)
  • WJAR (Channel 10; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHDH-TV (Channel 7; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WHDH-TV)
  • WMFP (Channel 62; LAWRENCE, MA; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSBK-TV (Channel 38; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WLVI-TV (Channel 56; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Owner: WLVI, INC.)
  • WBZ-TV (Channel 4; BOSTON, MA; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WGBX-TV (Channel 44; BOSTON, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WSBE-TV (Channel 36; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TELECOM. AUTHORITY)
  • WFXT (Channel 25; BOSTON, MA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • WBPX (Channel 68; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WTMU-LP (Channel 32; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ZGS BOSTON, INC.)
  • W40BO (Channel 40; BOSTON, MA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WCEA-LP (Channel 58; BOSTON, MA; Owner: CHANNEL 19 TV CORPORATION)
  • WDPX (Channel 58; VINEYARD HAVEN, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMPX-LP (Channel 67; DENNIS, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Carver: Lowell M. Maxham.

Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Carver fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 25.6mTotal length
  • $3,381,000Total costs
  • 119,306Total average daily traffic
  • 12,775Total average daily truck traffic
  • 174,670Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Carver)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Carver, MA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BS23XC471, 391 Shoestring Road (Lat: 41.860528 Lon: -70.726556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.7 m, Call Sign: WQPU675,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/2012, Expiration Date: 08/20/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2022, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: Dla Piper LLP, 500 8th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 799-4216, Fax: (202) 799-5616, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

53 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Carver)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1
  • B & A HELICOPTER SERVICES INC, Po Box 590, Carver, MA 02330
    Certificate: 03-0188 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 01/29/2003, Expiration Date: 01/28/2004

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-360 SER (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 231HE, N231HE, N-231HE, Serial Number: 25-0257, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 11/26/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 01/15/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Peter S Singer, 72 S Meadow Rd, Carver, MA 02330
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 210L (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 87 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2476S, N2476S, N-2476S, Serial Number: 21061297, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 04/21/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 12/05/2002
    Registrant (Individual): Robert E Bentley, 60 Wenham Rd, Carver, MA 02330
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-300 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3338Q, N3338Q, N-3338Q, Serial Number: 32-7740062, Airworthiness Date: 04/11/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 06/10/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Danny R Warren, Po Box 1206, Carver, MA 02330
  • Aircraft: DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSION (Category: Land, Engines: 4), Engine: Electric
    N-Number: 333TK, N333TK, N-333TK, Serial Number: P76DCF04013938, Certificate Issue Date: 09/18/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Peter J Brown, 67 Fosdick Rd, Carver, MA 02330
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/04/1995

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of fire incidents - 21 took place in 2013, and the least - 2 in 2015. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Carver, MA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (58.3%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (38.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Carver, MA
    • 8458.3%Structure Fires
    • 5538.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 42.8%Outside Fires
    • 10.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Carver, MA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Carver, MA
  • 64.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.1%Utility gas
  • 8.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.3%Electricity
  • 1.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Carver, MA
  • 41.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 24.0%Utility gas
  • 19.0%Electricity
  • 12.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.7%Wood


Carver compared to Massachusetts state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Carver on our top lists:

  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: music stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: motor vehicle and parts dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: printing workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: recyclable material merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: clothing and accessories, including shoe, stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: rail transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (population 5,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 100 low-educated but high-earning cities (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: retail florists (population 5,000+)"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electronic shopping and mail-order houses (population 5,000+)"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: printing and related support activities (population 5,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: customer service representatives (population 5,000+)"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: pharmacies and drug stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: food and beverage stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (population 5,000+)"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: registered nurses (population 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
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