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Wareham Center

Massachusetts · 2,972 residents · 1.617 sq mi
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Wareham Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,217. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $320,000. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
2,972
+3%since 2000
from 2,874 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,838 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+30%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Wareham Center
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,217
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,879
+8%since 2000
from $24,803 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,000
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+101%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,459)
Black2.1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(85)
Asian1.4%(42)
Other3%(89)
Diversity Score23.8%(707)
Diversity Score
24
+153%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−7%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wareham Center, Massachusetts?

Wareham Center, Massachusetts has about 2,972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wareham Center, Massachusetts earns about $40,217 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 $320,000.

How educated are people in Wareham Center, Massachusetts?

About 22.2% 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 20.3% 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 369 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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