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West Dennis

Massachusetts · 2,304 residents · 3.261 sq mi
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West Dennis is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,913. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 46% 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 $397,300. With a median age of 61.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,304
−10%since 2000
from 2,570 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
61.1
+16%since 2000
from 52.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024West Dennis
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.6%(61)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.8%(41)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 142.6%(61)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 192.9%(66)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(73)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.3%(168)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 446.4%(148)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.9%(251)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6420.6%(475)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7423.2%(535)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8413.1%(301)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over5.4%(124)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,913
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,350 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,331
+96%since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$397,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,219
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
5.4
−48%since 2009
from 10.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(2,023)
Black3.8%(88)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(64)
Asian1%(24)
Other0.9%(21)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.2%(278)
Puerto Rican0.7%(17)
Spaniard0.3%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Fijian0.3%(8)
Ancestry
Irish24%(594)
English16.6%(411)
French13%(322)
German12.1%(301)
Italian10.9%(269)
American5.8%(145)
Scottish5%(123)
Polish3.3%(83)
Swedish3.1%(76)
Portuguese2.5%(61)
Cape Verdean2.3%(58)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian2.1%(52)
Russian1.7%(41)
Haitian1.3%(33)
Norwegian1.2%(29)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(29)
Bulgarian0.9%(23)
Austrian0.8%(20)
Hungarian0.8%(19)
Jamaican0.8%(19)
Ukrainian0.7%(18)
Lithuanian0.6%(15)
Canadian0.6%(14)
Finnish0.6%(14)
Dutch0.2%(6)
Australian0.2%(5)
Lebanese0.2%(4)
Czech0.2%(4)
Danish0.2%(4)
Romanian0.2%(4)
Welsh0.2%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.1%(295)
Married60.2%(656)
Widowed6.7%(73)
Divorced6%(65)
Women 15+
Never married33.7%(494)
Married44.4%(652)
Widowed9.7%(143)
Divorced12.1%(178)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Dennis, Massachusetts?

West Dennis, Massachusetts has about 2,304 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Dennis, Massachusetts earns about $73,913 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 $397,300, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in West Dennis, Massachusetts?

About 46.1% 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 6.7% 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 11 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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