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East Harwich

Massachusetts · 5,654 residents · 8.02 sq mi
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#97Oldest by median ageof 6,82660.3#101Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.7%
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East Harwich is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,508. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $638,900. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,654
+19%since 2000
from 4,744 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
705 / sq mi
+26%since 2009
from 559 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
60.3
+27%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024East Harwich
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.8%(213)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.1%(173)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(235)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.9%(105)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(207)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.2%(463)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.3%(525)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.5%(253)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6426.4%(1,493)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7423.1%(1,308)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.3%(471)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.7%(208)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,508
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,777 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,947
+189%since 2000
from $22,450 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+2%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$638,900
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,329
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $867 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
−18%since 2009
from 6.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
68
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,554)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(44)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(5,332)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1%(58)
Asian2.9%(163)
Other1.4%(78)
Diversity Score
14
+534%since 2009
from 2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.5%(29)
Puerto Rican0.5%(29)
Asian origin
Chinese2.7%(154)
Vietnamese0.2%(9)
Ancestry
Irish29.4%(1,661)
English24.3%(1,373)
German13.1%(741)
Swedish12.7%(719)
Italian7.8%(443)
French4.3%(244)
American4.2%(237)
Polish2.7%(154)
Scottish2.7%(153)
Norwegian2.1%(118)
Hungarian1.5%(85)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian1.1%(62)
Danish1.1%(62)
Welsh1.1%(62)
Dutch0.9%(51)
Macedonian0.8%(48)
Swiss0.7%(42)
Austrian0.7%(39)
Greek0.5%(30)
Portuguese0.5%(27)
Arab0.4%(24)
Egyptian0.4%(24)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(24)
Lithuanian0.3%(18)
British0.3%(17)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2017
from 89.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.3%(634)
Married55.4%(1,333)
Widowed4.5%(109)
Divorced13.8%(332)
Women 15+
Never married9.3%(245)
Married51.8%(1,359)
Widowed15.3%(401)
Divorced23.6%(620)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Harwich, Massachusetts?

East Harwich, Massachusetts has about 5,654 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Harwich, Massachusetts?

The typical household in East Harwich, Massachusetts earns about $111,508 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Harwich, Massachusetts expensive?

In East Harwich, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $638,900, and the typical rent is about $2,329 a month.

How educated are people in East Harwich, Massachusetts?

About 47.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Harwich, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Harwich, Massachusetts?

About 1.7% of people in East Harwich, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Harwich, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, East Harwich, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,740 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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