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Harwich Port

Massachusetts · 1,899 residents · 2.632 sq mi
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Harwich Port has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,794. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $549,000. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,899
+5%since 2000
from 1,809 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
722 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 687 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.3
+9%since 2000
from 58.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Harwich Port
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,794
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,166
+108%since 2000
from $25,085 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$549,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,068
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
8.7
+7%since 2000
from 8.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,764)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(58)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,738)
Black1.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(22)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other1.7%(32)
Diversity Score13.1%(249)
Diversity Score
13
+312%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+96%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2011
from 33.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harwich Port, Massachusetts?

Harwich Port, Massachusetts has about 1,899 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harwich Port, Massachusetts earns about $62,794 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 $549,000, and the typical rent is about $1,068 a month.

How educated are people in Harwich Port, Massachusetts?

About 58.9% 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 9.6% 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 243 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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