West Wareham is a CDP located in Plymouth County Massachusetts. West Wareham has a 2024 population of 2,695. West Wareham is currently growing at a rate of 1.7% annually and its population has increased by 12.39% 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 age in West Wareham is 58.4 years: 55.2 years for males, and 59.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Wareham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,167 | 83.19% |
| Two or more races | 280 | 10.75% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 3.69% |
| Other race | 54 | 2.07% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,198 | 2.17 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 438 | 2.57 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Married | 401 | 2.76 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 359 | 1.04 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.47
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 4.91% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 3.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 170 | 8.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 3.21% |
| High School Graduate | 1,158 | 54.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 3.5% |
| Some College | 464 | 21.92% |
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 | 1,767 | 1,631 | 194 |
| 2+ Races | 192 | 192 | 0 |
| Black | 96 | 54 | 36 |
| Other Race | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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 | $0 | $0 | $39,297 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,794 | $41,250 | $45,055 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,287 | $45,625 | $35,603 |
| Some College | $35,469 | $0 | $35,491 |
$37,287
Average Earnings
$45,625
Average Male
$35,603
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
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.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,167 | 276 | 12.74% |
10.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.9%
Male Poverty Rate
13.01%
Female Poverty Rate
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%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.11% |
| Some College | 9.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 3.56% |
| Female Employed | 3.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,967 | $79,289 |
| Households | $52,771 | $69,552 |
| Married Families | $68,787 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,339 | $27,206 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
31.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
168
Number of Veterans
168
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 102 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 7.13% |
| Other Race | 37 | 68.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
84.68%
Born in West Wareham
96.89%
Native Born
3.11%
Foreign Born
0.69%
Non Citizen
2.42%
Naturalized
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.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,695 | 45 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 2,650 | 45 | 1.73% |
| 2022 | 2,605 | 292 | 12.62% |
| 2021 | 2,313 | -85 | -3.54% |
| 2020 | 2,398 | 139 | 6.15% |
| 2019 | 2,259 | 86 | 3.96% |
| 2018 | 2,173 | -659 | -23.27% |
| 2017 | 2,832 | -249 | -8.08% |
| 2016 | 3,081 | 231 | 8.11% |
| 2015 | 2,850 | -220 | -7.17% |
| 2014 | 3,070 | 82 | 2.74% |
| 2013 | 2,988 | 875 | 41.41% |
| 2012 | 2,113 | -65 | -2.98% |
| 2011 | 2,178 | 114 | 5.52% |
| 2010 | 2,064 | 0 | 0% |