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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harwich Port

Massachusetts · 1,809 residents · 2.632 sq mi
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Harwich Port has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $242,000. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,809
+9%since 1990
from 1,656 in 1990
1990 – 2024
687 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 629 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
58.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 58.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Harwich Port
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,583
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,085
+46%since 1990
from $17,173 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$242,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$565
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $527 in 1990
US average: $602
68.9%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
31.1% rent
8.2
−14%since 1990
from 9.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,626)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(13)
Diversity Score4.5%(74)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,764)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score3.2%(58)
3
−29%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.8%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 31.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 92.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.8%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harwich Port, Massachusetts?

Harwich Port, Massachusetts has about 1,809 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harwich Port, Massachusetts earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harwich Port, Massachusetts expensive?

In Harwich Port, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $242,000, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Harwich Port, Massachusetts?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in Harwich Port, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harwich Port, Massachusetts?

About 14.6% of people in Harwich Port, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harwich Port, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Harwich Port, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 153 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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