Dukes County, Massachusetts

county in Massachusetts, United States

Dukes County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,535.[1] The county seat is Edgartown.[2]

Dukes County
County of Dukes County
The town hall of Edgartown
The town hall of Edgartown
Map of Massachusetts highlighting Dukes County
Location within the U.S. state of Massachusetts
Map of the United States highlighting Massachusetts
Massachusetts's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°24′53″N 70°36′46″W / 41.414841°N 70.612679°W / 41.414841; -70.612679
Country United States
State Massachusetts
Founded1695
SeatEdgartown
Largest townEdgartown
Area
 • Total491 sq mi (1,270 km2)
 • Land103 sq mi (270 km2)
 • Water388 sq mi (1,000 km2)  79%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
17,352
 • Density160/sq mi (60/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitewww.dukescounty.org

ReferencesEdit

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 26, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 4, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2011.