With 3,929 people, Northwest Harwich is a city in Massachusetts. At a median age of 50.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $408,700. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born share is 7%.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)19.3%(59)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)41.5%(127)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era25.5%(78)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War13.1%(40)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 306 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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.
