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Dedham Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 23,464
- Land Area (2000): 27.074 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.496 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 781
- Alias(es) (2003): DEDHAM
| Year | Year | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 23,829 | 2002 | 23,754 | 2005 | 23,161 |
| 2000 | 24,249 | 2003 | 23,398 | 2006 | 23,879 |
| 2001 | 23,576 | 2004 | 23,183 | 2007 | 23,653 |
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Houses (2000): 8,908
Dedham Population - Urban/Rural
| Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 23,221 | 98.77% | |
| 0 | 0.00% | |
| 289 | 1.23% |
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Dedham Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 12,825
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $480,368,000 / $113,330,000
Dedham Labor Force By Month
| Year | Labor Force | Unemployment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | Rate | ||||
| 1990 | 12,905 | 12,245 | 661 | 5.12% | 51 |
| 1991 | 12,754 | 11,821 | 934 | 7.32% | 73 |
| 1992 | 12,710 | 11,705 | 1,005 | 7.90% | 79 |
| 1993 | 12,701 | 11,838 | 863 | 6.80% | 68 |
| 1994 | 12,629 | 11,901 | 728 | 5.76% | 58 |
| 1995 | 17,196 | 16,581 | 615 | 3.58% | 36 |
| 1996 | 17,385 | 16,854 | 532 | 3.06% | 31 |
| 1997 | 13,102 | 12,592 | 510 | 3.89% | 39 |
| 1998 | 13,096 | 12,714 | 381 | 2.91% | 29 |
| 1999 | 13,092 | 12,760 | 332 | 2.54% | 25 |
| 2000 | 12,463 | 12,139 | 324 | 2.60% | 26 |
| 2001 | 12,451 | 12,040 | 411 | 3.30% | 33 |
| 2002 | 12,413 | 11,791 | 622 | 5.01% | 50 |
| 2003 | 12,216 | 11,565 | 651 | 5.33% | 53 |
| 2004 | 12,193 | 11,572 | 622 | 5.10% | 51 |
| 2005 | 12,456 | 11,917 | 539 | 4.33% | 43 |
| 2006 | 12,392 | 11,839 | 553 | 4.46% | 45 |
| 2007 | 12,463 | 11,969 | 494 | 3.96% | 40 |
| 2008 | 12,542 | 11,985 | 557 | 4.44% | 44 |
| Month | Labor Force | Unemployment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | Rate | ||||
| Jan 2008 | 12,501 | 11,953 | 548 | 4.38% | 44 |
| Feb 2008 | 12,483 | 11,928 | 555 | 4.45% | 44 |
| Mar 2008 | 12,533 | 11,974 | 559 | 4.46% | 45 |
| Apr 2008 | 12,470 | 11,998 | 472 | 3.79% | 38 |
| May 2008 | 12,397 | 11,855 | 542 | 4.37% | 44 |
| Jun 2008 | 12,671 | 12,037 | 634 | 5.00% | 50 |
| Jul 2008 | 12,715 | 12,139 | 576 | 4.53% | 45 |
| Aug 2008 | 12,656 | 12,105 | 551 | 4.35% | 44 |
| Sep 2008 | 12,449 | 11,873 | 576 | 4.63% | 46 |
| Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
| Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
| Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dedham Employment By Industry
| 1. | Construction | 789 | 13.08% |
| 2. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 452 | 7.49% |
| 3. | Public Administration | 384 | 6.36% |
| 4. | Educational Services | 376 | 6.23% |
| 5. | Finance and Insurance | 341 | 5.65% |
| 6. | Health Care | 334 | 5.54% |
| 7. | Repair and Maintenance | 201 | 3.33% |
| 8. | Accommodation and Food Services | 196 | 3.25% |
| 9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 192 | 3.18% |
| 10. | Other Transportation | 165 | 2.73% |
| 11. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 149 | 2.47% |
| 12. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 145 | 2.40% |
| 13. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 127 | 2.11% |
| 14. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 121 | 2.01% |
| 15. | Food and Beverage Stores | 121 | 2.01% |
| 16. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 120 | 1.99% |
| 17. | U.S. Postal Service | 93 | 1.54% |
| 18. | Department and Other General Stores | 92 | 1.52% |
| 19. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 89 | 1.48% |
| 20. | Utilities | 82 | 1.36% |
| 1. | Health Care | 1,174 | 20.50% |
| 2. | Educational Services | 659 | 11.51% |
| 3. | Finance and Insurance | 630 | 11.00% |
| 4. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 472 | 8.24% |
| 5. | Accommodation and Food Services | 279 | 4.87% |
| 6. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 263 | 4.59% |
| 7. | Public Administration | 195 | 3.41% |
| 8. | Social Assistance | 181 | 3.16% |
| 9. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 155 | 2.71% |
| 10. | Personal and Laundry Services | 152 | 2.65% |
| 11. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 109 | 1.90% |
| 12. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 104 | 1.82% |
| 13. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 93 | 1.62% |
| 14. | Food and Beverage Stores | 86 | 1.50% |
| 15. | Department and Other General Stores | 64 | 1.12% |
| 16. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 62 | 1.08% |
| 17. | Info Services and Data Processing | 60 | 1.05% |
| 18. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 58 | 1.01% |
| 19. | Construction | 55 | 0.96% |
| 20. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 54 | 0.94% |
Dedham Employment By Job
| 1. | Other Management Occupations | 443 | 7.34% |
| 2. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 336 | 5.57% |
| 3. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 247 | 4.09% |
| 4. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 228 | 3.78% |
| 5. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 222 | 3.68% |
| 6. | Computer Specialists | 220 | 3.65% |
| 7. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 219 | 3.63% |
| 8. | Vehicle Mechanics | 179 | 2.97% |
| 9. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 172 | 2.85% |
| 10. | Engineers | 172 | 2.85% |
| 11. | Business Operations Specialists | 149 | 2.47% |
| 12. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 144 | 2.39% |
| 13. | Carpenters | 140 | 2.32% |
| 14. | Law Enforcement Workers | 138 | 2.29% |
| 15. | Top Executives | 138 | 2.29% |
| 16. | Electricians | 125 | 2.07% |
| 17. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 119 | 1.97% |
| 18. | Other Production Occupations | 117 | 1.94% |
| 19. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 111 | 1.84% |
| 20. | Customer Service Representatives | 109 | 1.81% |
| 1. | Secretaries and Admins | 548 | 9.57% |
| 2. | Registered Nurses | 409 | 7.14% |
| 3. | Other Office and Admin Support | 390 | 6.81% |
| 4. | Other Management Occupations | 320 | 5.59% |
| 5. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 270 | 4.72% |
| 6. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 236 | 4.12% |
| 7. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 217 | 3.79% |
| 8. | Customer Service Representatives | 205 | 3.58% |
| 9. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 202 | 3.53% |
| 10. | Business Operations Specialists | 184 | 3.21% |
| 11. | Computer Specialists | 158 | 2.76% |
| 12. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 152 | 2.65% |
| 13. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 149 | 2.60% |
| 14. | Cashiers | 109 | 1.90% |
| 15. | Accountants and Auditors | 106 | 1.85% |
| 16. | Child Care Workers | 95 | 1.66% |
| 17. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 95 | 1.66% |
| 18. | Personal Appearance Workers | 94 | 1.64% |
| 19. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 93 | 1.62% |
| 20. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 86 | 1.50% |
Dedham Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
| Hours Per Week | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 or more hours | 10,190 | 54.19% |
| 15-35 hours | 2,375 | 12.63% |
| 1-14 hours | 564 | 3.00% |
| No regular hours | 5,675 | 30.18% |
Dedham Time Left For Work
| Time | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight-4:59 AM | 252 | 2.26% |
| 5 AM-5:29 AM | 221 | 1.98% |
| 5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 492 | 4.42% |
| 6 AM-6:29 AM | 979 | 8.79% |
| 6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 1,098 | 9.86% |
| 7 AM-7:29 AM | 1,568 | 14.08% |
| 7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 1,808 | 16.23% |
| 8 AM-8:29 AM | 1,796 | 16.12% |
| 8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 782 | 7.02% |
| 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 663 | 5.95% |
| 10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 199 | 1.79% |
| 11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 189 | 1.70% |
| Noon-3:59 PM | 587 | 5.27% |
| 4 PM-11:59 PM | 505 | 4.53% |
Dedham Length Of Commute In Minutes
| Minutes | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 222 | 1.99% |
| 5-9 | 1,190 | 10.68% |
| 10-14 | 1,372 | 12.32% |
| 15-19 | 1,546 | 13.88% |
| 20-24 | 1,458 | 13.09% |
| 25-29 | 572 | 5.14% |
| 30-34 | 1,904 | 17.09% |
| 35-39 | 355 | 3.19% |
| 40-44 | 624 | 5.60% |
| 45-59 | 1,150 | 10.32% |
| 60-89 | 603 | 5.41% |
| At least 90 | 143 | 1.28% |
Dedham Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
| Minutes | Percent | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30 | 168 | 1.51% | 6,192 | 55.59% |
| 30-44 | 352 | 3.16% | 2,531 | 22.72% |
| 45-59 | 298 | 2.68% | 852 | 7.65% |
| At least 60 | 253 | 2.27% | 493 | 4.43% |
Dedham Type Of Commute
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | 0.27% | |
| 637 | 5.58% | |
| 9,071 | 79.49% | |
| 7 | 0.06% | |
| 44 | 0.39% | |
| 1,071 | 9.38% | |
| 278 | 2.44% | |
| 273 | 2.39% |
Dedham Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Dedham Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 8,702 (22,626 people)
Families (2000): 6,169 (19,327 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 2,678
People at same address in 1995: 15,301
Dedham Household Income in 1999
| Income | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 480 | 5.52% |
| $10,000-$14,999 | 402 | 4.62% |
| $15,000-$19,999 | 317 | 3.64% |
| $20,000-$24,999 | 300 | 3.45% |
| $25,000-$29,999 | 393 | 4.52% |
| $30,000-$34,999 | 372 | 4.27% |
| $35,000-$39,999 | 375 | 4.31% |
| $40,000-$44,999 | 344 | 3.95% |
| $45,000-$49,999 | 401 | 4.61% |
| $50,000-$59,999 | 793 | 9.11% |
| $60,000-$74,999 | 1,124 | 12.92% |
| $75,000-$99,999 | 1,541 | 17.71% |
| $100,000-$124,999 | 858 | 9.86% |
| $125,000-$149,999 | 356 | 4.09% |
| $150,000-$199,999 | 307 | 3.53% |
| $200,000 or more | 339 | 3.90% |
Dedham Household Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2,065 | 23.86% | |
| 2,459 | 28.41% | |
| 361 | 4.17% | |
| 1,488 | 17.19% | |
| 57 | 0.66% | |
| 1,290 | 14.91% | |
| 21 | 0.24% | |
| 619 | 7.15% | |
| 4 | 0.05% | |
| 206 | 2.38% | |
| 0 | 0.00% | |
| 84 | 0.97% | |
| 0 | 0.00% |
Dedham Household Income Type
| Type | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings | 7,044 | 28.33% |
| Interest / Dividend / Rent | 4,067 | 16.36% |
| Public Assistance | 87 | 0.35% |
| Retirement | 1,795 | 7.22% |
| Self Employment | 1,011 | 4.07% |
| Social Security | 2,773 | 11.15% |
| Supplemental Security | 222 | 0.89% |
| Wage / Salary | 6,828 | 27.46% |
| Other | 1,035 | 4.16% |
Dedham Family Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2,723 | 54.60% | |
| 2,264 | 45.40% |
Dedham Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 487 | 5.24% | |
| 5,937 | 63.91% | |
| 2,517 | 27.09% | |
| 349 | 3.76% |
Dedham Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 794 | 8.12% | |
| 5,549 | 56.73% | |
| 2,295 | 23.46% | |
| 1,143 | 11.69% |
Dedham Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Dedham Education Information Back to top
Dedham Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
| Degree | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 630 | 3.44% | |
| 1,688 | 9.22% | |
| 5,364 | 29.30% | |
| 3,537 | 19.32% | |
| 1,335 | 7.29% | |
| 3,566 | 19.48% | |
| 2,185 | 11.94% |
Dedham Population In School (3 or older)
| School Level | Percent | Percent | Total | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery or preschool | 230 | 0.98% | 197 | 0.84% | 427 | 1.82% |
| Kindergarten | 262 | 1.12% | 41 | 0.17% | 303 | 1.29% |
| Grades 1-4 | 1,006 | 4.29% | 140 | 0.60% | 1,146 | 4.88% |
| Grades 5-8 | 1,022 | 4.36% | 158 | 0.67% | 1,180 | 5.03% |
| Grades 9-12 | 997 | 4.25% | 257 | 1.10% | 1,254 | 5.34% |
| Undergrad college | 455 | 1.94% | 459 | 1.96% | 914 | 3.90% |
| Graduate or professional school | 81 | 0.35% | 312 | 1.33% | 393 | 1.67% |
| Total | 4,053 | 17.27% | 1,564 | 6.67% | 5,617 | 23.94% |
Dedham Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Dedham Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 830
Dedham Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Dedham Public Benefits Information Back to top
Dedham Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
| Above/Below | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 21,580 | 95.41% | |
| 1,037 | 4.59% |
Dedham Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Dedham Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 593
Dedham Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
| Year | Total Violent Crimes | Total Property Crimes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0.210 | 0.042 | 0.000 | 0.378 | 0.629 | 0.000 | 1.301 | 18.045 | 3.022 | 22.368 |
| 2000 | 0.206 | 0.082 | 0.000 | 0.206 | 0.495 | 0.041 | 1.196 | 15.135 | 2.351 | 18.722 |
| 2001 | 0.212 | 0.085 | 0.042 | 0.467 | 0.806 | 0.000 | 1.951 | 15.355 | 2.672 | 19.978 |
| 2002 | 0.547 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.295 | 0.842 | 0.000 | 1.263 | 14.061 | 1.894 | 17.218 |
| 2003 | 0.898 | 0.043 | 0.000 | 0.427 | 1.368 | 0.043 | 1.325 | 13.377 | 3.077 | 17.779 |
| 2004 | 0.820 | 0.086 | 0.000 | 0.474 | 1.380 | 0.000 | 1.725 | 21.309 | 2.976 | 26.010 |
| 2005 | 0.259 | 0.043 | 0.000 | 0.389 | 0.691 | 0.000 | 1.857 | 16.321 | 2.202 | 20.379 |
| 2006 | 0.293 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.377 | 0.670 | 0.000 | 2.010 | 14.825 | 1.382 | 18.217 |
| 2007 | 0.972 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.296 | 1.268 | 0.000 | 2.664 | 20.336 | 1.226 | 24.225 |
Dedham Law Enforcement Employeess
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 58 |
| 2005 | 3 | 60 |
| 2006 | 10 | 60 |
| 2007 | 10 | 60 |
Dedham Crime Index
| Year | |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 548 |
| 2000 | 466 |
| 2001 | 490 |
| 2002 | 429 |
Dedham Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Dedham Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Dedham Population By Age
| Age | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 0-9 Years | 2,905 | 12.38% |
| 10-19 Years | 2,708 | 11.54% |
| 20-29 Years | 2,329 | 9.93% |
| 30-39 Years | 3,979 | 16.96% |
| 40-49 Years | 3,739 | 15.94% |
| 50-59 Years | 2,821 | 12.02% |
| 60-69 Years | 2,026 | 8.63% |
| 70-79 Years | 1,882 | 8.02% |
| 80-89 Years | 908 | 3.87% |
| 90+ Years | 167 | 0.71% |
Dedham Population - Male/Female
| Male/Female | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 11,329 | 48.28% | |
| 12,135 | 51.72% |
Dedham Population By Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 21,873 | 93.22% | |
| 567 | 2.42% | |
| 431 | 1.84% | |
| 335 | 1.43% | |
| 201 | 0.86% | |
| 29 | 0.12% | |
| 18 | 0.08% | |
| 10 | 0.04% |
Dedham Top Specified Ancestries
| Rank | Ancestry | Percent Of Specified Ancestries | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Irish | 8,661 | 32.57% |
| 2. | Italian | 4,685 | 17.62% |
| 3. | English | 2,593 | 9.75% |
| 4. | German | 1,621 | 6.10% |
| 5. | United States Or American | 1,297 | 4.88% |
| 6. | French Non-Basque | 770 | 2.90% |
| 7. | Lebanese | 763 | 2.87% |
| 8. | Scottish | 740 | 2.78% |
| 9. | Polish | 719 | 2.70% |
| 10. | Scotch Irish | 638 | 2.40% |
Dedham Top Languages Spoken At Home
| Rank | Language | Percent Of Reported Languages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Only English | 19,343 | 87.87% |
| 2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 551 | 2.50% |
| 3. | Italian | 452 | 2.05% |
| 4. | Greek | 449 | 2.04% |
| 5. | Arabic | 245 | 1.11% |
| 6. | French | 213 | 0.97% |
| 7. | Russian | 165 | 0.75% |
| 8. | Tagalog | 113 | 0.51% |
| 9. | Chinese | 110 | 0.50% |
| 10. | Other Indo European | 66 | 0.30% |
Dedham Citizen Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 21,311 | 90.65% | |
| 1,420 | 6.04% | |
| 779 | 3.31% |
Dedham Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Dedham Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Dedham Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
| 02026 | 02027 |