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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harwich Center

Massachusetts · 1,597 residents · 2.249 sq mi
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Harwich Center has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,053. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $147,100. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,597
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,832 in 2000
1990 – 2024
710 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 815 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
50.9
+10%vs 2000
vs 46.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Harwich Center
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,053
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,230 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,896
−37%vs 2000
vs $23,702 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$147,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $166,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$476
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $773 in 2000
US average: $450
83.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.0% in 2000
16.1% rent
5.6
+40%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,691)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(81)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,526)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(62)
Diversity Score10.7%(170)
11
+140%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.1%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.9%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Harwich Center, Massachusetts?

Harwich Center, Massachusetts has about 1,597 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Harwich Center, Massachusetts earns about $26,053 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harwich Center, Massachusetts expensive?

In Harwich Center, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $147,100, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Harwich Center, Massachusetts?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Harwich Center, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harwich Center, Massachusetts?

About 3.3% of people in Harwich Center, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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