West Chatham is a CDP located in Barnstable County Massachusetts. West Chatham has a 2024 population of 1,670. West Chatham is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually and its population has increased by 36.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,224 in 2020.
The average household income in West Chatham is $145,833 with a poverty rate of 19.11%. The median age in West Chatham is 61.2 years: 50.6 years for males, and 66.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Chatham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,276 | 78.14% |
| Two or more races | 182 | 11.15% |
| Asian | 162 | 9.92% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 724 | 2.26 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Married | 437 | 2.48 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 164 | 0 | 86 | 14 |
| Female | 123 | 3.14 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.56
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
86.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 0.87% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 0.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 488 | 38.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 441 | 34.94% |
| High School Graduate | 215 | 17.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 96 | 7.61% |
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 | 1,172 | 1,161 | 855 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 29 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | 11 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,032 | $83,646 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $128,250 | $144,464 | $111,538 |
| High School Graduate | $4,127 | $0 | $3,699 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $73,266 | $92,039 | $40,822 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$73,266
Average Earnings
$92,039
Average Male
$40,822
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.06% of West Chatham residents speak only English, while 3.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,276 | 157 | 12.3% |
| Multiple | 182 | 155 | 85.16% |
19.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.98%
Male Poverty Rate
28.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Chatham is Multiple, with 85.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Chatham is White, with 12.3% 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 51.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 48.59% |
| Male Employed | 9.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $146,625 | $162,260 |
| Households | $130,213 | $145,833 |
| Married Families | $150,433 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $73,172 | $69,290 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
183
Number of Veterans
183
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 135 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 14.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
49.11%
Born in West Chatham
89.41%
Native Born
10.59%
Foreign Born
5.51%
Non Citizen
5.08%
Naturalized
89.41% of West Chatham residents were born in the United States, with 49.11% having been born in Massachusetts. 5.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,670 | 18 | 1.09% |
| 2023 | 1,652 | 19 | 1.16% |
| 2022 | 1,633 | 143 | 9.6% |
| 2021 | 1,490 | 266 | 21.73% |
| 2020 | 1,224 | 70 | 6.07% |
| 2019 | 1,154 | -118 | -9.28% |
| 2018 | 1,272 | -75 | -5.57% |
| 2017 | 1,347 | -104 | -7.17% |
| 2016 | 1,451 | 114 | 8.53% |
| 2015 | 1,337 | -15 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 1,352 | 16 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 1,336 | 92 | 7.4% |
| 2012 | 1,244 | 135 | 12.17% |
| 2011 | 1,109 | -301 | -21.35% |
| 2010 | 1,410 | 0 | 0% |