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Northwest Harwich

Massachusetts · 3,932 residents · 7.983 sq mi
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Northwest Harwich is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,730. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $665,100. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,932
−2%since 2000
from 4,001 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
493 / sq mi
−13%since 2009
from 569 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
56.6
+20%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Northwest Harwich
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50.9%(36)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(149)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.5%(100)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(240)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(227)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.6%(260)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.3%(207)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.1%(634)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.1%(634)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.5%(805)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.4%(447)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.9%(193)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,730
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,793
+182%since 2000
from $22,602 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+36.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−16%since 2010
from 0.521 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$665,100
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,486
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $709 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
48.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.0%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
−26%since 2009
from 8.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
74
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-Hispanic93.2%(3,729)
Black1.1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(51)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(3,411)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(107)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other10%(392)
Diversity Score
30
+79%since 2009
from 17 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
Peruvian1.7%(68)
Puerto Rican0.8%(32)
Mexican0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Chinese0.6%(22)
Ancestry
Irish27.4%(1,077)
English21.6%(850)
German7.1%(280)
Greek6.6%(259)
Italian6%(236)
Scottish5%(198)
Polish4.3%(169)
American4%(157)
French3.7%(147)
Welsh3.4%(134)
Swedish2.7%(108)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(88)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish1.4%(56)
West Indian1.4%(56)
Jamaican1.4%(56)
Cape Verdean1.3%(53)
Norwegian1.3%(51)
Russian1%(41)
Lithuanian0.8%(32)
Canadian0.7%(27)
Hungarian0.5%(20)
Arab0.4%(16)
Lebanese0.4%(16)
Czech0.4%(15)
Danish0.3%(13)
Dutch0.3%(12)
British0.3%(10)
Ukrainian0.2%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Greek population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 83.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.6%(525)
Married58.1%(1,067)
Widowed5.4%(99)
Divorced7.9%(146)
Women 15+
Never married21.3%(385)
Married54.4%(984)
Widowed8.8%(160)
Divorced15.5%(281)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts?

Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts has about 3,932 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts earns about $107,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts expensive?

In Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $665,100, and the typical rent is about $2,486 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts?

About 46.6% of adults age 25 and over in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts?

About 7.5% of people in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 824 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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