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Northwest Harwich

Massachusetts · 4,296 residents · 7.983 sq mi
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Northwest Harwich is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,293. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $454,700. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,296
+7%since 2000
from 4,001 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
55.4
+17%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Northwest Harwich
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.6%(112)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(169)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145%(215)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.4%(187)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(188)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.9%(382)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.6%(369)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.5%(493)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.3%(785)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7418.6%(800)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8410.1%(433)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.8%(163)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,293
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,733
+80%since 2000
from $22,602 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,700
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,127
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $709 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
5.8
−30%since 2009
from 8.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Northwest Harwich on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(3,729)
Black1.1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(51)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(3,662)
Black3.8%(163)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(139)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other4.4%(188)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.5%(143)
Cuban0.8%(35)
Asian origin
Chinese0.3%(14)
Ancestry
Irish31.9%(1,317)
English16.5%(679)
Italian12.7%(524)
German8.6%(356)
American8.1%(334)
Cape Verdean6.3%(258)
French4.5%(185)
Polish3.8%(157)
Swedish3.5%(143)
Portuguese2.8%(116)
Swiss2.8%(114)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
British2.3%(96)
Russian2.1%(85)
Scottish1.4%(56)
Canadian1.1%(45)
Finnish1%(43)
West Indian0.8%(31)
Haitian0.8%(31)
Dutch0.7%(30)
Greek0.7%(28)
Lebanese0.5%(21)
Norwegian0.4%(16)
Danish0.3%(12)
Lithuanian0.2%(10)
Armenian0.2%(9)
Austrian0.2%(9)
Syrian0.2%(8)
Welsh0.2%(8)
Ukrainian0.2%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 4,296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts earns about $78,293 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 $454,700, and the typical rent is about $1,127 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts?

About 43.7% 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 7.9% 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 1,188 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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