Town of
Dennis
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-394-8300
Town Administrator:
Elizabeth SullivanSelect Board:
Carlyn Carey
Christopher Lambton
Paul McCormick
James Plath
John Terrio
Annual Town Meeting:
May 7, 2024May, 1st Tuesday following the 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
May 14, 2024May, 2nd Tuesday following the 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 14,903 | |
| Population Density | 727 | |
| Registered Voters | 12,701 | |
| Income Per Capita | $42,683 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $598,061 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 78.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $494,400 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,441 | |
| Total Households | 6,994 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $4.67 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $4.67 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $34,743,474 | |
| Total Expenditures | $63,551,411 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $50,854,988 | |
| State Aid | $854,587 | |
| Local Receipts | $13,169,567 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,005 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Dennis combines its traditional New England heritage with modern-day conveniences. Sixteen beaches, historic districts hailing back to whaling days, and tranquil tree-lined streets meander through the villages of Dennis.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,793 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Barnstable | |
| Area | 20.5 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 211.5 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Cape Cod Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Julian Cyr
Mass. House
Christopher Flanagan