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Wareham Center

Massachusetts · 3,635 residents · 1.617 sq mi
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Wareham Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,936. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $425,700. With a median age of 50.7, 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 50.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,635
+26%since 2000
from 2,874 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,248 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+31%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Wareham Center
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,936
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,042 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,968
+89%since 2000
from $24,803 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+43.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−26%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$425,700
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,415
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+17%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(2,582)
Black2.3%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(32)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(270)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(3,252)
Black5.6%(202)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(177)
Diversity Score24.3%(882)
Diversity Score
24
+158%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wareham Center, Massachusetts?

Wareham Center, Massachusetts has about 3,635 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wareham Center, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Wareham Center, Massachusetts earns about $91,936 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wareham Center, Massachusetts expensive?

In Wareham Center, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $425,700, and the typical rent is about $1,415 a month.

How educated are people in Wareham Center, Massachusetts?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wareham Center, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wareham Center, Massachusetts?

About 5.1% of people in Wareham Center, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wareham Center, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Wareham Center, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,032 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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