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East Harwich

Massachusetts · 5,250 residents · 8.02 sq mi
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East Harwich is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $460,100. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,250
+11%since 2000
from 4,744 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
655 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.4
+16%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024East Harwich
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,125
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,777 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,153
+83%since 2000
from $22,450 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food8.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,100
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,699
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $867 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+40%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4.1%(195)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(4,676)
Black1.9%(102)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(153)
Asian1.2%(62)
Other1.3%(67)
Diversity Score18.1%(948)
Diversity Score
18
+340%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Harwich, Massachusetts?

East Harwich, Massachusetts has about 5,250 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Harwich, Massachusetts earns about $88,125 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 $460,100, and the typical rent is about $1,699 a month.

How educated are people in East Harwich, Massachusetts?

About 37.2% 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 1.8% 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 1,336 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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