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West Wareham

Massachusetts · 2,257 residents · 3.731 sq mi
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West Wareham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,560. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,800. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,257
+18%since 2000
from 1,908 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
605 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.6
+34%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024West Wareham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,560
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,106
+82%since 2000
from $20,974 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
+32%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
88.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+37%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,614)
Black2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(26)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(195)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,786)
Black2.6%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other17.3%(390)
Diversity Score42.9%(968)
Diversity Score
43
+320%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Wareham, Massachusetts?

West Wareham, Massachusetts has about 2,257 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Wareham, Massachusetts earns about $58,560 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Wareham, Massachusetts expensive?

In West Wareham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $230,800.

How educated are people in West Wareham, Massachusetts?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Wareham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Wareham, Massachusetts?

About 19.9% of people in West Wareham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Wareham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, West Wareham, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 158 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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