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West Chatham

Massachusetts · 1,410 residents · 2.924 sq mi
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West Chatham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,319. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $570,000. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,410
−2%since 2000
from 1,446 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
482 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.1
+12%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024West Chatham
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,319
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$37,750
+43%since 2000
from $26,468 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services13.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$570,000
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
71.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.0
+43%since 2000
from 6.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,332)
Black1.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(33)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score14.2%(200)
Diversity Score
14
+172%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+83%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Chatham, Massachusetts?

West Chatham, Massachusetts has about 1,410 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Chatham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in West Chatham, Massachusetts earns about $63,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Chatham, Massachusetts expensive?

In West Chatham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $570,000, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in West Chatham, Massachusetts?

About 44.4% 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 2.6% 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 73 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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