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West Dennis

Massachusetts · 2,242 residents · 3.261 sq mi
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West Dennis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,067. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $441,800. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,242
−13%since 2000
from 2,570 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
688 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.1
+8%since 2000
from 52.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024West Dennis
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,067
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,350 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,153
+9%since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$441,800
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
61.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
12.2
+112%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,073)
Black1.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(47)
Asian1.2%(26)
Other3.7%(82)
Diversity Score19.7%(441)
Diversity Score
20
+125%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Dennis, Massachusetts?

West Dennis, Massachusetts has about 2,242 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Dennis, Massachusetts earns about $36,067 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 $441,800, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in West Dennis, Massachusetts?

About 35.7% 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 15.4% of people in West Dennis, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Dennis, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, West Dennis, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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