Dukes County, Massachusetts
Dukes County: county in Massachusetts, United States
About
Dukes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,535 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,461 inhabitants. Its county seat is Edgartown. The county was created 331 years ago in 1694.
County Snapshot
Dukes County at a glance
Dukes County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Massachusetts counties
14
Open related pagesLargest city
Oak BluffsPopulation 4,696
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Dukes County
| Population | 17,461 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| Area | 1272 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 79% |
| Land as percent of area | 21% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3888,-70.6988 |
| Named for | Duke of York |
| Altitude | 102 feet / 31 meters |
| Capital | Edgartown |
| Establishment | January 01, 1695 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:17:55 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dukes County is located at 41°23'20"N 70°41'56"W (41.3887700, -70.6987700). It has 4 neighbors: Barnstable County, Bristol County, Nantucket County and Plymouth County.
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The largest city of Dukes County is Oak Bluffs with a population of 4,696. Other cities include, Edgartown population 4,383, West Tisbury population 2,927 and Chilmark population 930. See all Dukes County cities & populated places.
Dukes County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dukes County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Bluffs | 4,696 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Edgartown | 4,383 | Town in Massachusetts |
| West Tisbury | 2,927 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Vineyard Haven | 2,114 | Census-designated place in Dukes County, Massachusetts |
| Chilmark | 930 | Town in Massachusetts |
Official website of Dukes County
Official Website- Edgartown
Demographics
The population of Dukes County increased by 5.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,535 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,697 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,829 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,159 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,297 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,274 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,315 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,311 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,329 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,332 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,461 | 0.74% | estimation process |
People born in Dukes County (1)
American artist (1840-1905) Robert Swain Gifford was born in Dukes County
Massachusetts Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 1,609,379 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Worcester County | 829,212 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Suffolk County | 801,582 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Essex County | 791,263 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Norfolk County | 709,409 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Boston | 691,531 | The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. |
| South Boston | 571,281 | This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie, " is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south. |
| Bristol County | 566,765 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Plymouth County | 523,738 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Hampden County | 463,986 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Barnstable County | 213,164 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Hampshire County | 161,401 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Springfield | 152,646 | The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Berkshire County | 124,571 | County in Massachusetts, United States |
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |