West Wareham, Massachusetts Population 2024

2,812

West Wareham is a city located in Plymouth County Massachusetts. West Wareham has a 2024 population of 2,812. West Wareham is currently growing at a rate of 3.84% annually and its population has increased by 17.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,398 in 2020.

The average household income in West Wareham is $69,552 with a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in West Wareham is 58.4 years, 55.2 years for males, and 59.3 years for females.

West Wareham Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Wareham was:

  • White: 83.19%
  • Two or more races: 10.75%
  • Black or African American: 3.69%
  • Other race: 2.07%
  • Asian: 0.31%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
3.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
752.90/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
17.26% (414)
The current population of West Wareham, Massachusetts is 2,812 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 2,398.

West Wareham, Massachusetts Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,16783.19%
Two or more races28010.75%
Black or African American963.69%
Other race542.07%
Asian80.31%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

West Wareham Population by Race

West Wareham Population Pyramid 2024

West Wareham Median Age

58.4

Total

55.2

Male

59.3

Female

West Wareham Adults

There are 2,192 adults, (876 of whom are seniors) in West Wareham.

West Wareham Age Dependency

97.9

Age Dependency Ratio

66.6

Old Age Dependency Ratio

31.4

Child Dependency Ratio

West Wareham Sex Ratio

Female1,57660.5%
Male1,02939.5%

West Wareham Population by Age

West Wareham Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1,1982.1778.721.3
Female4382.5774.725.3
Married4012.7689.810.2
Non Family3591.0471.328.7
Male0000

2.47

Average Family Size

2.17

Average Household Size

78.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Wareham Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Wareham Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Wareham Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

West Wareham Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$37,287

Average Earnings

$45,625

Average Male

$35,603

Average Female

West Wareham Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Wareham Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Wareham Language

97.22% of West Wareham residents speak only English, while 2.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.47% of the population.

West Wareham Language

West Wareham Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White2,16727612.74%

10.6%

Overall Poverty Rate

6.9%

Male Poverty Rate

13.01%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Wareham

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Wareham is White, with 12.74% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Wareham is White, with 12.74% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.35%.

West Wareham Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
High School15.28%
Less Than 9th Grade10.11%
Some College9.39%
Bachelors or Greater0%

West Wareham Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed100%
Male Employed3.56%
Female Employed3.06%
Male Unemployed0%

West Wareham Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Wareham Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Wareham Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

37.2%

Overall Marriage Rate

46.1%

Male Marriage Rate

31.9%

Female Marriage Rate

West Wareham Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Wareham Marriage

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.

West Wareham Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Wareham Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

168

Number of Veterans

168

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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West Wareham Veterans by War

count

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West Wareham Veterans by Age

count

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West Wareham Veterans by Race

West Wareham Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

14.29%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Wareham Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

52.7%

Labor Force Participation

49.8%

Employment Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

West Wareham Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Wareham Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Wareham Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

84.68%

Born in West Wareham

96.89%

Native Born

3.11%

Foreign Born

0.69%

Non Citizen

2.42%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

96.89% of West Wareham residents were born in the United States, with 84.68% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

West Wareham Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20242,8121043.84%
20232,7081033.95%
20222,60529212.62%
20212,313-85-3.54%
20202,3981396.15%
20192,259863.96%
20182,173-659-23.27%
20172,832-249-8.08%
20163,0812318.11%
20152,850-220-7.17%
20143,070822.74%
20132,98887541.41%
20122,113-65-2.98%
20112,1781145.52%
20102,06400%

West Wareham Population by Year