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West Dennis

Massachusetts · 2,556 residents · 3.261 sq mi
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West Dennis is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,758. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $644,800. With a median age of 60.4, 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 60.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,556
−1%since 2000
from 2,570 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
784 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.4
+15%since 2000
from 52.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024West Dennis
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,758
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,350 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,082
+140%since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+1%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$644,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,593
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
57.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+16%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,439)
Black2.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(1,882)
Black2.2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(583)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(35)
Diversity Score50.6%(1,294)
Diversity Score
51
+479%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2017
from 79.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Dennis, Massachusetts?

West Dennis, Massachusetts has about 2,556 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Dennis, Massachusetts earns about $95,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Dennis, Massachusetts expensive?

In West Dennis, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $644,800, and the typical rent is about $1,593 a month.

How educated are people in West Dennis, Massachusetts?

About 43.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Dennis, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Dennis, Massachusetts?

About 6.9% of people in West Dennis, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Dennis, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, West Dennis, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 263 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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