West Yarmouth, Massachusetts Population 2024

5,808

West Yarmouth is a city located in Barnstable County Massachusetts. West Yarmouth has a 2024 population of 5,808. West Yarmouth is currently declining at a rate of -2.44% annually and its population has decreased by -9.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,388 in 2020.

The average household income in West Yarmouth is $92,228 with a poverty rate of 7.13%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in West Yarmouth is 46.4 years, 39.8 years for males, and 52.3 years for females.

West Yarmouth Demographics

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

  • White: 77.76%
  • Black or African American: 7.86%
  • Other race: 6.59%
  • Two or more races: 5.64%
  • Asian: 1.85%
  • Native American: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
6.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
868.30/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-9.08% (-580)
The current population of West Yarmouth, Massachusetts is 5,808 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 6,388.

West Yarmouth, Massachusetts Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,74277.76%
Black or African American4797.86%
Other race4026.59%
Two or more races3445.64%
Asian1131.85%
Native American180.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Black or African American

Other race

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

West Yarmouth Population by Race

West Yarmouth Population Pyramid 2024

West Yarmouth Median Age

46.4

Total

39.8

Male

52.3

Female

West Yarmouth Adults

There are 4,880 adults, (1,901 of whom are seniors) in West Yarmouth.

West Yarmouth Age Dependency

104.7

Age Dependency Ratio

63.8

Old Age Dependency Ratio

40.9

Child Dependency Ratio

West Yarmouth Sex Ratio

Female3,29454.02%
Male2,80445.98%

West Yarmouth Population by Age

West Yarmouth Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All2,8032.1475.224.8
Non Family1,2301.1565.234.8
Married1,1512.969010
Female2882.8546.953.1
Male1342.731000

2.86

Average Family Size

2.14

Average Household Size

75.2%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Yarmouth Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.15%.

West Yarmouth Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$42,017

Average Earnings

$53,797

Average Male

$32,820

Average Female

West Yarmouth Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Yarmouth Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Yarmouth Language

80.72% of West Yarmouth residents speak only English, while 19.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 14.9% of the population.

West Yarmouth Language

West Yarmouth Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White4,6604088.76%
Hispanic1571710.83%
Asian1131513.27%
Multiple34420.58%

7.13%

Overall Poverty Rate

4.48%

Male Poverty Rate

9.46%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Yarmouth

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Yarmouth is Asian, with 13.27% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Yarmouth is Multiple, with 0.58% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.42%.

West Yarmouth Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Some College9.92%
Less Than 9th Grade7.77%
Bachelors or Greater6.97%
High School6.02%

West Yarmouth Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed72%
Female Employed3.46%
Male Employed1.54%
Male Unemployed0%

West Yarmouth Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Yarmouth Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Yarmouth Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

50.5%

Overall Marriage Rate

56.9%

Male Marriage Rate

45.0%

Female Marriage Rate

West Yarmouth Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Yarmouth Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

West Yarmouth Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Yarmouth Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

372

Number of Veterans

337

Male Veterans

35

Female Veterans

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West Yarmouth Veterans by War

count

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West Yarmouth Veterans by Age

count

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West Yarmouth Veterans by Race

West Yarmouth Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

16.44%

Veteran Poverty Rate

36.44%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Yarmouth Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

56.1%

Labor Force Participation

52.9%

Employment Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

West Yarmouth Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Yarmouth Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Yarmouth 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

63.17%

Born in West Yarmouth

82.21%

Native Born

17.79%

Foreign Born

10.12%

Non Citizen

7.67%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

82.21% of West Yarmouth residents were born in the United States, with 63.17% having been born in Massachusetts. 10.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

West Yarmouth Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20245,808-145-2.44%
20235,953-145-2.38%
20226,098-26-0.42%
20216,124-264-4.13%
20206,38864711.27%
20195,7414708.92%
20185,271-343-6.11%
20175,614-466-7.66%
20166,0804417.82%
20155,639-243-4.13%
20145,882-3-0.05%
20135,8851532.67%
20125,732-365-5.99%
20116,097851.41%
20106,01200%

West Yarmouth Population by Year