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West Wareham

Massachusetts · 2,224 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 $48,583. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $167,500. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,224
+17%since 2000
from 1,908 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
596 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.8
+27%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024West Wareham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,583
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,030
+53%since 2000
from $20,974 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,303
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $632 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(1,749)
Black2.9%(64)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(70)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other8.6%(191)
Diversity Score35.4%(787)
Diversity Score
35
+246%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Wareham, Massachusetts?

West Wareham, Massachusetts has about 2,224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Wareham, Massachusetts earns about $48,583 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 $167,500, and the typical rent is about $1,303 a month.

How educated are people in West Wareham, Massachusetts?

About 11.7% 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 5.1% 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 125 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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