Edgartown (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Edgartown, Massachusetts
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Location in Dukes County in Massachusetts
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes |
| Town | Edgartown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,107 |
| • Density | 926.36/sq mi (357.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
02539
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| Area code(s) | 508/774 |
| FIPS code | 25-21115 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2631319 |
Edgartown is a special kind of community located in Massachusetts, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government defines for counting people, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city by itself. Edgartown is the main settlement within the larger town of Edgartown. It sits on the famous island of Martha's Vineyard. The area also includes a smaller neighborhood called Clevelandtown.
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What is Edgartown?
Edgartown is a "census-designated place" or CDP. Think of a CDP as a specific area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies. They do this to collect and share information about the people living there. It helps us understand how many people live in certain parts of the country.
First Count of Edgartown
The first time Edgartown was officially counted as a CDP was after the 2010 census. At that time, 1,107 people lived there. This number helps track how communities grow or change over time.
Where is Edgartown Located?
Edgartown is found in Dukes County, Massachusetts. This county covers all of Martha's Vineyard, a beautiful island off the coast of Massachusetts. Being on an island makes Edgartown a unique place to live and visit.
People of Edgartown
The U.S. Census helps us learn about the people who live in Edgartown. It counts how many people are there and gives us details about the community.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Edgartown CDP was recorded in the 2020 census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 1,107 | — | |
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Who Lives in Edgartown?
The table below shows a snapshot of the people living in Edgartown CDP based on the 2020 census. It helps us see the different groups that make up the community.
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 891 | 80.49% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 20 | 1.81% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 3 | 0.27% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 10 | 0.90% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 33 | 2.98% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 104 | 9.39% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45 | 4.07% |
| Total | 1,107 | 100.00% |
Note: The U.S. Census counts people based on their race and ethnicity. Hispanic/Latino is considered an ethnic group, and people of Hispanic/Latino origin can be of any race.
