East Harwich is a CDP located in Barnstable County Massachusetts. East Harwich has a 2024 population of 5,830. East Harwich is currently growing at a rate of 1.2% annually and its population has increased by 22.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,756 in 2020.
The average household income in East Harwich is $119,792 with a poverty rate of 1.41%. The median age in East Harwich is 58.4 years: 52.8 years for males, and 59.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Harwich was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,638 | 99.03% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.25% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.16% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,463 | 2.31 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Married | 1,214 | 2.78 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 980 | 1.43 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Female | 180 | 3.85 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Male | 89 | 2.37 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
90.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 0.52% |
| Associates Degree | 536 | 11.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,090 | 23.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 829 | 17.95% |
| High School Graduate | 1,140 | 24.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 0.74% |
| Some College | 965 | 20.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,579 | 4,521 | 1,910 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,367 | $61,899 | $57,601 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,827 | $149,868 | $63,896 |
| High School Graduate | $56,293 | $60,575 | $33,302 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,025 | $61,606 | $57,859 |
| Some College | $58,227 | $59,097 | $58,142 |
$59,025
Average Earnings
$61,606
Average Male
$57,859
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.41% of East Harwich residents speak only English, while 11.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,619 | 76 | 1.35% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 3 | 11.11% |
1.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.19%
Male Poverty Rate
2.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Harwich is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Harwich is White, with 1.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 2.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.41% |
| Some College | 1.33% |
| High School | 1.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.45% |
| Male Employed | 0.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,133 | $150,988 |
| Households | $96,188 | $119,792 |
| Married Families | $120,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,757 | $71,656 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
311
Number of Veterans
223
Male Veterans
88
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
| 75+ | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 6.13% |
| Black | 3 | 75% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.03%
Born in East Harwich
92.97%
Native Born
7.03%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
6.18%
Naturalized
92.97% of East Harwich residents were born in the United States, with 57.03% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,830 | 69 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 5,761 | 68 | 1.19% |
| 2022 | 5,693 | 174 | 3.15% |
| 2021 | 5,519 | 763 | 16.04% |
| 2020 | 4,756 | -40 | -0.83% |
| 2019 | 4,796 | -63 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 4,859 | -242 | -4.74% |
| 2017 | 5,101 | 122 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 4,979 | 406 | 8.88% |
| 2015 | 4,573 | -176 | -3.71% |
| 2014 | 4,749 | 200 | 4.4% |
| 2013 | 4,549 | 160 | 3.65% |
| 2012 | 4,389 | -37 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 4,426 | -446 | -9.15% |
| 2010 | 4,872 | 0 | 0% |