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Northwest Harwich

Massachusetts · 3,929 residents · 7.983 sq mi
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Northwest Harwich has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $408,700. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,929
−2%since 2000
from 4,001 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
492 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 501 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.4
+7%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Northwest Harwich
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,466
+66%since 2000
from $22,602 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$408,700
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $709 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
42.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+75%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(3,582)
Black1.9%(75)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(61)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other1.7%(68)
Diversity Score13.8%(542)
Diversity Score
14
+122%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
55.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts?

Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts has about 3,929 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts earns about $55,000 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 $408,700, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts?

About 33.9% 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 12.1% 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 821 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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