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Hingham Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 19,882
- Land Area (2000): 58.199 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 6.655 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 339, 781
- Alias(es) (2003): ACCORD, HINGHAM, SHARED FIRM ZIP CODE
| Year | Year | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 20,532 | 2002 | Not Available | 2005 | 21,139 |
| 2000 | Not Available | 2003 | 20,239 | 2006 | 21,636 |
| 2001 | Not Available | 2004 | 20,266 | 2007 | 22,059 |
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Houses (2000): 7,368
Hingham Population - Urban/Rural
| Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18,978 | 95.45% | |
| 0 | 0.00% | |
| 904 | 4.55% |
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Hingham Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 20,466
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $884,222,000 / $204,300,000
Hingham Labor Force By Month
| Year | Labor Force | Unemployment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | Rate | ||||
| 1990 | 10,512 | 10,063 | 448 | 4.27% | 43 |
| 1991 | 10,382 | 9,761 | 621 | 5.98% | 60 |
| 1992 | 10,276 | 9,647 | 630 | 6.13% | 61 |
| 1993 | 10,285 | 9,796 | 489 | 4.76% | 48 |
| 1994 | 10,420 | 9,982 | 439 | 4.21% | 42 |
| 1995 | 10,493 | 10,137 | 357 | 3.40% | 34 |
| 1996 | 10,686 | 10,353 | 333 | 3.12% | 31 |
| 1997 | 10,923 | 10,628 | 296 | 2.71% | 27 |
| 1998 | 11,024 | 10,803 | 221 | 2.00% | 20 |
| 1999 | 11,153 | 10,938 | 215 | 1.93% | 19 |
| 2000 | 10,176 | 9,969 | 206 | 2.03% | 20 |
| 2001 | 10,276 | 10,005 | 272 | 2.64% | 26 |
| 2002 | 10,288 | 9,877 | 411 | 3.99% | 40 |
| 2003 | 10,248 | 9,798 | 450 | 4.39% | 44 |
| 2004 | 10,620 | 10,209 | 411 | 3.87% | 39 |
| 2005 | 10,803 | 10,440 | 363 | 3.36% | 34 |
| 2006 | 10,956 | 10,559 | 397 | 3.62% | 36 |
| 2007 | 11,038 | 10,676 | 363 | 3.29% | 33 |
| 2008 | 11,093 | 10,690 | 403 | 3.63% | 36 |
| Month | Labor Force | Unemployment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | Rate | ||||
| Jan 2008 | 11,050 | 10,662 | 388 | 3.51% | 35 |
| Feb 2008 | 11,008 | 10,639 | 369 | 3.35% | 34 |
| Mar 2008 | 11,046 | 10,680 | 366 | 3.31% | 33 |
| Apr 2008 | 11,009 | 10,702 | 307 | 2.79% | 28 |
| May 2008 | 10,968 | 10,574 | 394 | 3.59% | 36 |
| Jun 2008 | 11,220 | 10,736 | 484 | 4.31% | 43 |
| Jul 2008 | 11,256 | 10,827 | 429 | 3.81% | 38 |
| Aug 2008 | 11,222 | 10,797 | 425 | 3.79% | 38 |
| Sep 2008 | 11,056 | 10,590 | 466 | 4.21% | 42 |
| Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
| Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
| Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Hingham Employment By Industry
| 1. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 856 | 16.30% |
| 2. | Finance and Insurance | 718 | 13.67% |
| 3. | Construction | 610 | 11.61% |
| 4. | Health Care | 329 | 6.26% |
| 5. | Educational Services | 276 | 5.26% |
| 6. | Public Administration | 212 | 4.04% |
| 7. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 140 | 2.67% |
| 8. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 136 | 2.59% |
| 9. | Accommodation and Food Services | 131 | 2.49% |
| 10. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 130 | 2.48% |
| 11. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 100 | 1.90% |
| 12. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 88 | 1.68% |
| 13. | Metal Manufactuing | 82 | 1.56% |
| 14. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 71 | 1.35% |
| 15. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 70 | 1.33% |
| 16. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 67 | 1.28% |
| 17. | Radio, Television, and Computer Stores | 60 | 1.14% |
| 18. | Repair and Maintenance | 59 | 1.12% |
| 19. | Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods, Wholesale | 54 | 1.03% |
| 20. | Food and Beverage Stores | 51 | 0.97% |
| 1. | Health Care | 730 | 16.66% |
| 2. | Educational Services | 726 | 16.57% |
| 3. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 577 | 13.17% |
| 4. | Finance and Insurance | 476 | 10.86% |
| 5. | Public Administration | 196 | 4.47% |
| 6. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 156 | 3.56% |
| 7. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 138 | 3.15% |
| 8. | Social Assistance | 137 | 3.13% |
| 9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 116 | 2.65% |
| 10. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 92 | 2.10% |
| 11. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 90 | 2.05% |
| 12. | Accommodation and Food Services | 82 | 1.87% |
| 13. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 70 | 1.60% |
| 14. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 57 | 1.30% |
| 15. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 46 | 1.05% |
| 16. | Construction | 45 | 1.03% |
| 17. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 42 | 0.96% |
| 18. | Info Services and Data Processing | 40 | 0.91% |
| 19. | Department and Other General Stores | 36 | 0.82% |
| 20. | Food and Beverage Stores | 36 | 0.82% |
Hingham Employment By Job
| 1. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 429 | 8.17% |
| 2. | Top Executives | 390 | 7.43% |
| 3. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 283 | 5.39% |
| 4. | Other Management Occupations | 280 | 5.33% |
| 5. | Engineers | 207 | 3.94% |
| 6. | Business Operations Specialists | 204 | 3.88% |
| 7. | Accountants and Auditors | 198 | 3.77% |
| 8. | Lawyers | 193 | 3.67% |
| 9. | Computer Specialists | 159 | 3.03% |
| 10. | Financial Managers | 145 | 2.76% |
| 11. | Advertising / Marketing / PR / Sales | 138 | 2.63% |
| 12. | Other Financial Specialists | 133 | 2.53% |
| 13. | Other Health Occupations | 125 | 2.38% |
| 14. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 118 | 2.25% |
| 15. | Other Office and Admin Support | 118 | 2.25% |
| 16. | Physicians and Surgeons | 112 | 2.13% |
| 17. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 100 | 1.90% |
| 18. | Carpenters | 90 | 1.71% |
| 19. | Art and Design Workers | 89 | 1.69% |
| 20. | Media and Communications Workers | 86 | 1.64% |
| 1. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 374 | 8.53% |
| 2. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 285 | 6.50% |
| 3. | Other Office and Admin Support | 272 | 6.21% |
| 4. | Registered Nurses | 270 | 6.16% |
| 5. | Secretaries and Admins | 229 | 5.23% |
| 6. | Other Management Occupations | 213 | 4.86% |
| 7. | Business Operations Specialists | 161 | 3.67% |
| 8. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 147 | 3.35% |
| 9. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 134 | 3.06% |
| 10. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 118 | 2.69% |
| 11. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 98 | 2.24% |
| 12. | Accountants and Auditors | 97 | 2.21% |
| 13. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 91 | 2.08% |
| 14. | Customer Service Representatives | 90 | 2.05% |
| 15. | Media and Communications Workers | 88 | 2.01% |
| 16. | Other Financial Specialists | 85 | 1.94% |
| 17. | Art and Design Workers | 84 | 1.92% |
| 18. | Lawyers | 84 | 1.92% |
| 19. | Financial Managers | 77 | 1.76% |
| 20. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 77 | 1.76% |
Hingham Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
| Hours Per Week | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 or more hours | 8,112 | 54.45% |
| 15-35 hours | 1,979 | 13.28% |
| 1-14 hours | 559 | 3.75% |
| No regular hours | 4,249 | 28.52% |
Hingham Time Left For Work
| Time | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight-4:59 AM | 72 | 0.80% |
| 5 AM-5:29 AM | 71 | 0.79% |
| 5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 352 | 3.93% |
| 6 AM-6:29 AM | 843 | 9.42% |
| 6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 990 | 11.06% |
| 7 AM-7:29 AM | 1,648 | 18.41% |
| 7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 1,602 | 17.90% |
| 8 AM-8:29 AM | 1,325 | 14.80% |
| 8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 693 | 7.74% |
| 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 612 | 6.84% |
| 10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 153 | 1.71% |
| 11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 88 | 0.98% |
| Noon-3:59 PM | 319 | 3.56% |
| 4 PM-11:59 PM | 183 | 2.04% |
Hingham Length Of Commute In Minutes
| Minutes | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 282 | 3.15% |
| 5-9 | 856 | 9.56% |
| 10-14 | 1,030 | 11.51% |
| 15-19 | 768 | 8.58% |
| 20-24 | 980 | 10.95% |
| 25-29 | 370 | 4.13% |
| 30-34 | 948 | 10.59% |
| 35-39 | 223 | 2.49% |
| 40-44 | 355 | 3.97% |
| 45-59 | 1,263 | 14.11% |
| 60-89 | 1,578 | 17.63% |
| At least 90 | 298 | 3.33% |
Hingham Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
| Minutes | Percent | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30 | 0 | 0.00% | 4,286 | 47.88% |
| 30-44 | 132 | 1.47% | 1,394 | 15.57% |
| 45-59 | 360 | 4.02% | 903 | 10.09% |
| At least 60 | 719 | 8.03% | 1,157 | 12.93% |
Hingham Type Of Commute
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.00% | |
| 321 | 3.39% | |
| 7,284 | 76.89% | |
| 0 | 0.00% | |
| 39 | 0.41% | |
| 1,211 | 12.78% | |
| 96 | 1.01% | |
| 522 | 5.51% |
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Hingham Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 7,197 (19,560 people)
Families (2000): 5,493 (17,537 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 2,577
People at same address in 1995: 13,195
Hingham Household Income in 1999
| Income | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 217 | 3.02% |
| $10,000-$14,999 | 195 | 2.71% |
| $15,000-$19,999 | 266 | 3.70% |
| $20,000-$24,999 | 225 | 3.13% |
| $25,000-$29,999 | 214 | 2.97% |
| $30,000-$34,999 | 212 | 2.95% |
| $35,000-$39,999 | 190 | 2.64% |
| $40,000-$44,999 | 254 | 3.53% |
| $45,000-$49,999 | 248 | 3.45% |
| $50,000-$59,999 | 506 | 7.03% |
| $60,000-$74,999 | 736 | 10.23% |
| $75,000-$99,999 | 1,068 | 14.84% |
| $100,000-$124,999 | 809 | 11.24% |
| $125,000-$149,999 | 633 | 8.80% |
| $150,000-$199,999 | 542 | 7.53% |
| $200,000 or more | 882 | 12.26% |
Hingham Household Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1,511 | 21.02% | |
| 2,121 | 29.50% | |
| 178 | 2.48% | |
| 1,209 | 16.82% | |
| 16 | 0.22% | |
| 1,299 | 18.07% | |
| 4 | 0.06% | |
| 617 | 8.58% | |
| 1 | 0.01% | |
| 180 | 2.50% | |
| 0 | 0.00% | |
| 53 | 0.74% | |
| 0 | 0.00% |
Hingham Household Income Type
| Type | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings | 6,016 | 28.02% |
| Interest / Dividend / Rent | 4,233 | 19.72% |
| Public Assistance | 80 | 0.37% |
| Retirement | 1,476 | 6.88% |
| Self Employment | 1,121 | 5.22% |
| Social Security | 2,029 | 9.45% |
| Supplemental Security | 75 | 0.35% |
| Wage / Salary | 5,768 | 26.87% |
| Other | 670 | 3.12% |
Hingham Family Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2,381 | 49.60% | |
| 2,419 | 50.40% |
Hingham Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | 4.37% | |
| 4,927 | 69.89% | |
| 1,583 | 22.45% | |
| 232 | 3.29% |
Hingham Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 564 | 6.89% | |
| 5,180 | 63.24% | |
| 1,431 | 17.47% | |
| 1,016 | 12.40% |
Hingham 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.
Hingham Education Information Back to top
Hingham Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
| Degree | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 144 | 1.00% | |
| 605 | 4.20% | |
| 2,412 | 16.75% | |
| 2,354 | 16.35% | |
| 925 | 6.42% | |
| 4,837 | 33.59% | |
| 3,122 | 21.68% |
Hingham Population In School (3 or older)
| School Level | Percent | Percent | Total | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery or preschool | 180 | 0.91% | 447 | 2.25% | 627 | 3.15% |
| Kindergarten | 247 | 1.24% | 42 | 0.21% | 289 | 1.45% |
| Grades 1-4 | 1,084 | 5.45% | 209 | 1.05% | 1,293 | 6.50% |
| Grades 5-8 | 1,136 | 5.71% | 139 | 0.70% | 1,275 | 6.41% |
| Grades 9-12 | 867 | 4.36% | 249 | 1.25% | 1,116 | 5.61% |
| Undergrad college | 183 | 0.92% | 288 | 1.45% | 471 | 2.37% |
| Graduate or professional school | 86 | 0.43% | 133 | 0.67% | 219 | 1.10% |
| Total | 3,783 | 19.03% | 1,507 | 7.58% | 5,290 | 26.61% |
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Hingham Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 1,568
Hingham Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Hingham Public Benefits Information Back to top
Hingham Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
| Above/Below | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18,955 | 96.51% | |
| 685 | 3.49% |
Hingham 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.
Hingham Criminal Information Back to top
Hingham Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
| Year | Total Violent Crimes | Total Property Crimes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.948 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 1.948 | 0.000 | 3.361 | 10.812 | 0.828 | 15.001 |
| 2000 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| 2001 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| 2002 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| 2003 | 0.544 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.296 | 0.840 | 0.099 | 2.915 | 14.428 | 0.741 | 18.084 |
| 2004 | 0.592 | 0.000 | 0.099 | 0.000 | 0.691 | 0.049 | 3.109 | 15.050 | 0.839 | 18.997 |
| 2005 | 1.561 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.047 | 1.608 | 0.000 | 1.561 | 8.515 | 0.284 | 10.360 |
| 2006 | 0.878 | 0.046 | 0.000 | 0.139 | 1.063 | 0.046 | 2.126 | 13.080 | 0.693 | 15.899 |
| 2007 | 0.635 | 0.045 | 0.000 | 0.045 | 0.725 | 0.045 | 3.037 | 11.243 | 0.408 | 14.688 |
Hingham Law Enforcement Employeess
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9 | 44 |
| 2005 | 9 | 45 |
| 2006 | 10 | 47 |
| 2007 | 9 | 44 |
Hingham Crime Index
| Year | |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 348 |
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Hingham Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Hingham Population By Age
| Age | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 0-9 Years | 3,059 | 15.39% |
| 10-19 Years | 2,781 | 13.99% |
| 20-29 Years | 1,156 | 5.81% |
| 30-39 Years | 2,774 | 13.95% |
| 40-49 Years | 3,423 | 17.22% |
| 50-59 Years | 2,989 | 15.03% |
| 60-69 Years | 1,618 | 8.14% |
| 70-79 Years | 1,254 | 6.31% |
| 80-89 Years | 672 | 3.38% |
| 90+ Years | 156 | 0.78% |
Hingham Population - Male/Female
| Male/Female | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 9,392 | 47.24% | |
| 10,490 | 52.76% |
Hingham Population By Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 19,274 | 96.94% | |
| 177 | 0.89% | |
| 175 | 0.88% | |
| 149 | 0.75% | |
| 79 | 0.40% | |
| 21 | 0.11% | |
| 5 | 0.03% | |
| 2 | 0.01% |
Hingham Top Specified Ancestries
| Rank | Ancestry | Percent Of Specified Ancestries | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Irish | 7,406 | 31.09% |
| 2. | English | 3,523 | 14.79% |
| 3. | Italian | 3,348 | 14.06% |
| 4. | German | 1,540 | 6.47% |
| 5. | United States Or American | 1,486 | 6.24% |
| 6. | Scottish | 816 | 3.43% |
| 7. | French Non-Basque | 731 | 3.07% |
| 8. | Swedish | 691 | 2.90% |
| 9. | Polish | 573 | 2.41% |
| 10. | Scotch Irish | 558 | 2.34% |
Hingham Top Languages Spoken At Home
| Rank | Language | Percent Of Reported Languages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Only English | 17,512 | 95.23% |
| 2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 211 | 1.15% |
| 3. | French | 150 | 0.82% |
| 4. | Italian | 122 | 0.66% |
| 5. | Greek | 61 | 0.33% |
| 6. | German | 52 | 0.28% |
| 7. | Other Slavic | 44 | 0.24% |
| 8. | Arabic | 35 | 0.19% |
| 9. | Portuguese / Portuguese Creole | 34 | 0.18% |
| 10. | Japanese | 29 | 0.16% |
Hingham Citizen Type
| Type | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 19,101 | 96.07% | |
| 453 | 2.28% | |
| 328 | 1.65% |
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Hingham 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.
Hingham Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
| 02043 | 02044 |