Dukes County, Massachusetts
county in Massachusetts, United States
Dukes County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,600.[1] The county seat is Edgartown.[2]
Dukes County | |
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![]() Town Hall, Edgartown | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Massachusetts | |
![]() Massachusetts's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 41°24′53″N 70°36′46″W / 41.414841°N 70.612679°W | |
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Founded | 1695 |
Named for | James, Duke of York |
Seat | Edgartown |
Largest town | Oak Bluffs |
Area | |
• Total | 491 sq mi (1,270 km2) |
• Land | 103 sq mi (270 km2) |
• Water | 388 sq mi (1,000 km2) 79% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 20,600 |
• Density | 199.6/sq mi (77.1/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 9th |
Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Dukes County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 4, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2011.