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West Chatham

Massachusetts · 1,619 residents · 2.924 sq mi
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West Chatham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $638,000. With a median age of 61.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $638,000, the poverty rate sits 34% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,619
+12%since 2000
from 1,446 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
554 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.4
+23%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024West Chatham
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,412
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$50,754
+92%since 2000
from $26,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$638,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,378
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
7.6
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,487)
Black2.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino2%(32)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.9%(208)
Diversity Score
13
+147%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.9%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.2%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−19.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Chatham, Massachusetts?

West Chatham, Massachusetts has about 1,619 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Chatham, Massachusetts earns about $84,412 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 $638,000, and the typical rent is about $1,378 a month.

How educated are people in West Chatham, Massachusetts?

About 65.9% 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 17.2% of people in West Chatham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Chatham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, West Chatham, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 136 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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