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.Unlike some towns, Acushnet isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Acushnet are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Acushnet is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Acushnet who work in office and administrative support (12.25%), management occupations (12.09%), and sales jobs (9.05%). 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. Acushnet is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Acushnet’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. 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. The overall education level of Acushnet is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 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.
