Aquinnah
Town in Dukes County, Massachusetts
Aquinnah is a town in Dukes County, Massachusetts, with 439 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chilmark, 3.2 miles SE.
- 439residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.8 km²
- 82 / sq mipopulation density
- 02535ZIP code
About Aquinnah
Aquinnah ( ə-KWIN-ə; Wampanoag: Âhqunah) is a town on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. From 1870 to 1997, the town was incorporated as Gay Head. At the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 439. Aquinnah is known for its beautiful clay cliffs and natural serenity, as well as its historical importance to the native Wampanoag people. In 1965, Gay Head Cliffs were designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.
Aquinnah is celebrated as a center of Wampanoag culture and a center of pride and tradition among members of the federally recognized Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head. They comprise approximately one-third of the town's voters and are one of two federally recognized tribes of Wampanoag people in Massachusetts. This area is one of the earliest sites of whaling, with the Wampanoag harpooning their catch long before commercial whaling became the major maritime industry of Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and New Bedford, Massachusetts, in the 19th century.
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Living in Aquinnah
- Median household income
- $146,354
- Median home value
- $1,878,700
- Median age
- 47.8
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Aquinnah had 439 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 439 |
|---|---|
| Density | 82 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Aquinnah at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dukes County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 439 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.33 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Water area | 35.44 sq mi (91.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3340° N, 70.8234° W |
| ZIP code | 02535 |
| Official website | aquinnah-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500701585 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Aquinnah
- Chilmark3.2 mi SE
- Gosnold7.8 mi N
- West Tisbury9.6 mi NE
- Vineyard Haven14.1 mi NE
- Tisbury14.4 mi NE
- Woods Hole15.7 mi NE
- Oak Bluffs16.3 mi NE
- Dartmouth17.5 mi NW
- Edgartown18.0 mi E
- Bliss Corner19.7 mi N
- Teaticket19.8 mi NE
- West Falmouth20.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Aquinnah
What county is Aquinnah in?
Aquinnah is in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Aquinnah, MA?
439 people lived in Aquinnah at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Aquinnah, MA?
The ZIP code of Aquinnah is 02535.
What is the elevation of Aquinnah?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Aquinnah?
Chilmark (3.2 mi), Gosnold (7.8 mi), West Tisbury (9.6 mi), Vineyard Haven (14.1 mi), Tisbury (14.4 mi).
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