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Gosnold, Massachusetts

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Population in 2010: 75.
Population change since 2000: -12.8%
 
Males: 43  (57.3%)
Females: 32  (42.7%)
Median resident age:

48.5 years
Massachusetts median age:

39.2 years

Zip code: 02568

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,766 (it was $22,344 in 2000)
Gosnold:

$44,766
MA:

$94,488

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,422 (it was $15,265 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: over $1,000,000 (it was $375,000 in 2000)
Gosnold:

over $1,000,000
MA:

$534,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: over $1,000,000; detached houses: over $1,000,000; townhouses or other attached units: over $1,000,000; in 2-unit structures: $912,859; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $934,263
March 2022 cost of living index in Gosnold: 197.9 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Gosnold, MA (2010)
    • 7296.0%White alone
    • 34.0%Two or more races
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Ancestries: English (37.2%), French (15.1%), German (10.5%), Irish (10.5%), Dutch (9.3%), Scotch-Irish (8.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1864

Land area: 13.3 square miles.

Population density: 5.6 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Gosnold town:

0.1% ($560)
Massachusetts:

1.3% ($2,336)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: New Bedford, MA (14.9 miles , pop. 93,768).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (60.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (168.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Woods Hole, MA (2.4 miles ),
Tisbury, MA (2.8 miles ),
Vineyard Haven, MA (2.8 miles ),
West Tisbury, MA (2.8 miles ),
Falmouth, MA (3.0 miles ),
Chilmark, MA (3.0 miles ),
Oak Bluffs, MA (3.2 miles ),
West Falmouth, MA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.48 N, Longitude: 70.76 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 508

Distribution of median household income in Gosnold, MA in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $420,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $700,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $262,500
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $262,500
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $262,500
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $262,500
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $250,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Gosnold, MA residents
Average permit cost in Gosnold, MA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

0.0%
Massachusetts:

3.5%
Unemployment by year

Average climate in Gosnold, 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
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 51.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

51.5
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 33.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.5
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Gosnold-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 76% 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 249.8 miles away from Gosnold center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 257.0 miles away from Gosnold 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 165.9 miles away from Gosnold center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 146.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 146.4 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 256.2 miles away from Gosnold 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 Dukes County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Gosnold:

  • JML CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FALMOUTH, MA)
  • VNA OF UPPER CAPE COD INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; FALMOUTH, MA)
  • FALMOUTH NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FALMOUTH, MA)
  • ROYAL NURSING CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FALMOUTH, MA)
  • COLONIAL CARE CERTIFIED, INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; FALMOUTH, MA)
  • FALMOUTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FALMOUTH, MA)
  • BARNSTABLE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 11 miles away; POCASSET, MA)

Airports and heliports located in Gosnold:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gosnold:

  • University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (about 17 miles; North Dartmouth, MA; Full-time enrollment: 7,545)
  • Bristol Community College (about 26 miles; Fall River, MA; FT enrollment: 5,707)
  • Cape Cod Community College (about 27 miles; West Barnstable, MA; FT enrollment: 2,491)
  • Salve Regina University (about 29 miles; Newport, RI; FT enrollment: 2,349)
  • Roger Williams University (about 29 miles; Bristol, RI; FT enrollment: 4,375)
  • Bridgewater State University (about 37 miles; Bridgewater, MA; FT enrollment: 9,802)
  • University of Rhode Island (about 40 miles; Kingston, RI; FT enrollment: 14,656)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Gosnold: Tarpaulin Cove Light (A), Cuttyhunk Light (B), Cuttyhunk Harbor North Jetty Light (C), Gosnold Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Middle Pond (A), Duck Pond (B), Crane Pond (C), Marys Lake (D), Fresh Water Pond (E), Westend Pond (F), Quicks Hole Pond (G), Blaney Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: West Beach (A), Silver Beach (B), Crescent Beach (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Dukes 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 Gosnold that have no violations reported:

  • GOSNOLD WATER DEPT (Population served: 425, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

1.9 people
Massachusetts:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

53.8%
Whole state:

63.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.6%
Whole state:

7.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

23.5%
Whole state:

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

8.6%
Whole state:

4.4%

For population 15 years and over in Gosnold:

Marital status in Gosnold, MA
  • Never married: 28.6%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 1.6%

For population 25 years and over in Gosnold:

  • High school or higher: 94.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 3.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Massachusetts average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gosnold, MA (based on Dukes County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,8961
Mainline Protestant1,61012
Other1,1576
Evangelical Protestant3103
None10,562-
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: 13
Dukes County:

8.41 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Dukes County:

1.94 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Dukes County:

1.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 55
Dukes County:

35.59 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.1%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Dukes County:

19.1%
Massachusetts:

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

14.6%
State:

16.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Gosnold:

  • WBSM (1420 AM; 5 kW; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN 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)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPRO (630 AM; 5 kW; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNBH (1340 AM; 1 kW; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gosnold:

  • WCAI (90.1 FM; WOODS HOLE, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WCIB (101.9 FM; FALMOUTH, MA; Owner: QANTUM OF CAPE COD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WMVY (92.7 FM; TISBURY, MA; Owner: ARITAUR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJFD-FM (97.3 FM; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: EDMUND DINIS, TRUSTEE)
  • WCTK (98.1 FM; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFHN (107.1 FM; FAIRHAVEN, MA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTWV (101.1 FM; MASHPEE, MA; Owner: BOCH BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WFPB-FM (91.9 FM; FALMOUTH, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WKKB (100.3 FM; MIDDLETOWN, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWBB (101.5 FM; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSMU-FM (91.1 FM; NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WPXC (102.9 FM; HYANNIS, MA; Owner: QANTUM OF CAPE COD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WQRC (99.9 FM; BARNSTABLE, MA; Owner: SANDAB COMMUNICATION LTD. PNR/SHP II)
  • WFHL (88.1 FM; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: NEW BEDFORD CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Gosnold:

  • WLWC (Channel 28; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: C-28 FCC LICENSEE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • WLNE-TV (Channel 6; NEW BEDFORD, MA; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND, INC.)
  • WNAC-TV (Channel 64; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: WNAC, LLC)
  • WPRI-TV (Channel 12; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: TVL BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WWDP (Channel 46; NORWELL, MA; Owner: NORWELL TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WJAR (Channel 10; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSBE-TV (Channel 36; PROVIDENCE, RI; Owner: RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TELECOM. AUTHORITY)
  • WDPX (Channel 58; VINEYARD HAVEN, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMPX-LP (Channel 67; DENNIS, MA; Owner: PAXSON BOSTON-68 LICENSE, INC.)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Cuttyhunk Island (Lat: 41.422611 Lon: -70.929472), Call Sign: KFR685,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.520 MHz, 155.565 MHz, 155.640 MHz, 155.700 MHz, 158.850 MHz, Grant Date: 05/04/2015, Expiration Date: 05/07/2025, Registrant: Barnstable County Sheriff\'s Office, 6000 Sheriff\'s Place, Bourne, MA 02532, Phone: (508) 563-4210, Fax: (508) 563-4288, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Cuttyhunk Island, Tower Rd & Broadway (Lat: 41.420500 Lon: -70.933750), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQJR996,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/09/2018, Expiration Date: 12/09/2028, Certifier: April Yalenezian, Registrant: Verizon New England Inc, 1300 I St., Nw, Suite 500e, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (617) 733-1049, Email:

  • Cuttyhunk Pole, Gosnold Peer (Lat: 41.424167 Lon: -70.923028), Type: Upole, Structure height: 18.2 m, Call Sign: WRED369,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/24/2019, Expiration Date: 09/24/2029, Certifier: April Yalenezian, Registrant: Verizon New England Inc, 1300 I St., Nw, Suite 500e, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (617) 733-1049, Email:

  • Cuttyhunk, 5 Bayberry Hill Rd (Lat: 41.421278 Lon: -70.932889), Type: Building, Structure height: 8 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WRHS887,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/10/2020, Expiration Date: 06/10/2030, Certifier: Paul Zimbone, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2
  • Broadway (Lat: 41.425111 Lon: -70.928639), Type: Building, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: KVY637, Licensee ID: L00071925,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.450 MHz, Grant Date: 05/27/2003, Expiration Date: 06/10/2013, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2013, Registrant: Gosnold, Town Of, Cuttyhunk, MA 02713

  • Penikese Island (Lat: 41.448444 Lon: -70.921139), Type: Building, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WHV555,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 157.025 MHz, Grant Date: 01/13/2005, Expiration Date: 02/02/2015, Cancellation Date: 04/04/2015, Registrant: Universal Licensing Service, 3419 Via Lido Suite 609, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3908, Phone: (877) 677-3639, Fax: (949) 723-2025


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gosnold, MA
  • 90.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gosnold, MA
  • 68.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.0%Electricity
  • 8.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.0%Wood


Gosnold compared to Massachusetts state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above 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 below state average.

Gosnold on our top lists:

  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 larger cities with the lowest real estate taxes percentage (population 50,000+)"
  • #5 (02568) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting profit/loss from business in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #59 (02568) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Scottish first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #100 (02568) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Portuguese first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
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