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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Dennis

Massachusetts · 2,293 residents · 3.261 sq mi
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West Dennis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,826. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $197,500. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 30% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,293
−11%vs 2000
vs 2,570 in 2000
1990 – 2024
703 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
50.9
−3%vs 2000
vs 52.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024West Dennis
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,826
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,350 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,646
−45%vs 2000
vs $26,667 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.6%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$197,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $204,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$557
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $639 in 2000
US average: $450
67.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.2% in 2000
32.4% rent
7.6
+32%vs 2000
vs 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,197)
Black1.9%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other1.8%(41)
Diversity Score11.1%(253)
11
+26%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.7%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.5%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West Dennis, Massachusetts?

West Dennis, Massachusetts has about 2,293 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Dennis, Massachusetts earns about $25,826 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 $197,500, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in West Dennis, Massachusetts?

About 22.7% 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 13.6% of people in West Dennis, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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