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West Chatham

Massachusetts · 1,258 residents · 2.924 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $739,600. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $739,600, the poverty rate sits 77% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,258
−13%since 2000
from 1,446 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
430 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.7
+19%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024West Chatham
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$62,802
+137%since 2000
from $26,468 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+35.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+11%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$739,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,772
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
70.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
89.2%
+79.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,388)
Black1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(75)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(953)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(16)
Asian9.5%(120)
Other13.4%(169)
Diversity Score49.9%(627)
Diversity Score
50
+857%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.8%
+31.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
3.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Chatham, Massachusetts?

West Chatham, Massachusetts has about 1,258 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is West Chatham, Massachusetts expensive?

In West Chatham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $739,600, and the typical rent is about $1,772 a month.

How educated are people in West Chatham, Massachusetts?

About 73.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Chatham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Chatham, Massachusetts?

About 22.0% of people in West Chatham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Chatham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, West Chatham, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 225 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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