Acushnet is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 10,585 people and two associated neighborhoods, Acushnet is the 177th largest community in Massachusetts.

Housing costs in Acushnet are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.

Of important note, Acushnet is also a town of artists. Acushnet has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Acushnet’s character.

Also of interest is that Acushnet has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Because of many things, Acushnet is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Acushnet really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Acushnet perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

Acushnet is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

In terms of college education, Acushnet is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 25.90% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Acushnet in 2022 was $44,630, which is lower middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $178,520 for a family of four. However, Acushnet contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Acushnet home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Acushnet residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Acushnet include Portuguese, French, Irish, English, and French Canadian.

The most common language spoken in Acushnet is English. Other important languages spoken here include Portuguese and Polish.