Northwest Harwich is a CDP located in Barnstable County Massachusetts. Northwest Harwich has a 2024 population of 4,100. Northwest Harwich is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually but its population has decreased by -0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,123 in 2020.
The average household income in Northwest Harwich is $133,197 with a poverty rate of 7.89%. The median age in Northwest Harwich is 56.4 years: 50.2 years for males, and 60.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Northwest Harwich was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,696 | 87.9% |
| Two or more races | 385 | 9.16% |
| Other race | 122 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,761 | 2.33 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Married | 926 | 2.74 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Non Family | 525 | 1.22 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Female | 174 | 2.82 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Male | 136 | 3.22 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
89.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 1.39% |
| Associates Degree | 216 | 6.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 720 | 21.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 778 | 23.51% |
| High School Graduate | 860 | 25.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 0.42% |
| Some College | 675 | 20.4% |
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 | 2,992 | 2,932 | 1,479 |
| 2+ Races | 185 | 185 | 19 |
| Other Race | 122 | 122 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 49.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,476 | $84,300 | $68,553 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,837 | $127,955 | $97,583 |
| High School Graduate | $49,803 | $63,125 | $31,935 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,898 | $81,190 | $44,914 |
| Some College | $50,402 | $70,753 | $0 |
$59,898
Average Earnings
$81,190
Average Male
$44,914
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.57% of Northwest Harwich residents speak only English, while 3.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,544 | 176 | 4.97% |
| Other | 122 | 109 | 89.34% |
| Multiple | 385 | 37 | 9.61% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
7.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.51%
Male Poverty Rate
11.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northwest Harwich is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northwest Harwich is White, with 4.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| Some College | 16.32% |
| High School | 14.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 2.93% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,591 | $154,832 |
| Households | $89,063 | $133,197 |
| Married Families | $133,929 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,277 | $77,796 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
256
Number of Veterans
229
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 114 |
| Korea | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 156 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 256 | 8.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
10.4%
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
74.7%
Born in Northwest Harwich
97.67%
Native Born
2.33%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
97.67% of Northwest Harwich residents were born in the United States, with 74.7% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.59% 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 | 4,100 | 12 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 4,088 | 12 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 4,076 | -180 | -4.23% |
| 2021 | 4,256 | 133 | 3.23% |
| 2020 | 4,123 | -13 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 4,136 | 103 | 2.55% |
| 2018 | 4,033 | -24 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 4,057 | 13 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 4,044 | 94 | 2.38% |
| 2015 | 3,950 | 168 | 4.44% |
| 2014 | 3,782 | -182 | -4.59% |
| 2013 | 3,964 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 3,959 | -101 | -2.49% |
| 2011 | 4,060 | 131 | 3.33% |
| 2010 | 3,929 | 0 | 0% |