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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Wareham

Massachusetts · 2,099 residents · 3.731 sq mi
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West Wareham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,142. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $115,400. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 29% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,099
+10%vs 2000
vs 1,908 in 2000
1990 – 2024
563 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.7
−5%vs 2000
vs 43.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024West Wareham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,142
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,167 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,048
−38%vs 2000
vs $20,974 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.8%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$115,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $95,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$622
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $632 in 2000
US average: $450
87.4%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.2% in 2000
12.6% rent
4.4
+54%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,964)
Black1.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(46)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other3.9%(82)
Diversity Score19.9%(418)
20
+95%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 17.7 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 Wareham, Massachusetts?

West Wareham, Massachusetts has about 2,099 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Wareham, Massachusetts earns about $26,142 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 $115,400, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in West Wareham, Massachusetts?

About 6.4% 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 9.8% of people in West Wareham, 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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