West Wareham, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Plymouth County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,776
Population
744/sq mi density
$55,900
Median Income
$35,579 per capita
$204,200
Home Value
$641,084 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$55,900 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$204,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,776
Census 2023
Population Density
744
per square mile
Land Area
3.8
square miles (9.8 km²)
Median Age
52.8 yrs
36% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
38.2%
Male
61.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 12.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
83.8%
Black
3%
Hispanic
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
99.7%
Spanish
2.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.9%
Veterans
5.9%
2% below US avg (6%)
Disability
25.1%
93% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.2%
28% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.465
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,776 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 744 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 38.2% |
| Female | 61.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Language
| English Only | 99.7% |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.9% |
| Veterans | 5.9% |
| Disability | 25.1% |
| Health Insurance | 93.8% |
| Uninsured | 6.2% |
| Broadband Access | 94.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.465 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |