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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Northwest Harwich

Massachusetts · 3,108 residents · 7.983 sq mi
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Northwest Harwich has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,857. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 893 residents. Median home value is $164,900. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% 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

3,108
−22%vs 2000
vs 4,001 in 2000
1990 – 2024
389 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 501 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.4
−15%vs 2000
vs 47.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Northwest Harwich
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,857
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,308
−37%vs 2000
vs $22,602 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$164,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $175,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$655
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $709 in 2000
US average: $450
77.9%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.9% in 2000
22.1% rent
5.9
+39%vs 2000
vs 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score6.2%(249)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,933)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(65)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other5%(154)
Diversity Score17.8%(555)
18
+187%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.6%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.5%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 13.5 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 Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts?

Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts has about 3,108 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts earns about $27,857 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 $164,900, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts?

About 23.6% 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 5.5% of people in Northwest Harwich, 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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