West Yarmouth is a CDP located in Barnstable County Massachusetts. West Yarmouth has a 2024 population of 6,112. West Yarmouth is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually but its population has decreased by -4.32% 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 age in West Yarmouth is 46.4 years: 39.8 years for males, and 52.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Yarmouth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,742 | 77.76% |
| Black or African American | 479 | 7.86% |
| Other race | 402 | 6.59% |
| Two or more races | 344 | 5.64% |
| Asian | 113 | 1.85% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,803 | 2.14 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Non Family | 1,230 | 1.15 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 1,151 | 2.96 | 90 | 10 |
| Female | 288 | 2.85 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 134 | 2.73 | 100 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 2.75% |
| Associates Degree | 448 | 9.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 960 | 20.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 814 | 17.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,018 | 21.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 162 | 3.47% |
| Some College | 1,132 | 24.28% |
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 | 3,891 | 3,746 | 1,645 |
| Black | 247 | 247 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 214 | 214 | 53 |
| Other Race | 191 | 46 | 0 |
| Asian | 89 | 89 | 74 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 36 | 11 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 0 |
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%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,654 | $56,197 | $44,643 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,922 | $90,714 | $63,578 |
| High School Graduate | $36,078 | $43,448 | $32,955 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $102,711 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,017 | $53,797 | $32,820 |
| Some College | $34,122 | $50,846 | $24,375 |
$42,017
Average Earnings
$53,797
Average Male
$32,820
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
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.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,660 | 408 | 8.76% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 17 | 10.83% |
| Asian | 113 | 15 | 13.27% |
| Multiple | 344 | 2 | 0.58% |
7.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.48%
Male Poverty Rate
9.46%
Female Poverty Rate
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%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.97% |
| High School | 6.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72% |
| Female Employed | 3.46% |
| Male Employed | 1.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,989 | $118,411 |
| Households | $60,794 | $92,228 |
| Married Families | $99,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,814 | $54,977 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
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
372
Number of Veterans
337
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 128 |
| World War II | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 135 |
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 327 | 8.02% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 12.5% |
| Native American | 18 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
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
63.17%
Born in West Yarmouth
82.21%
Native Born
17.79%
Foreign Born
10.12%
Non Citizen
7.67%
Naturalized
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.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,112 | 7 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 6,105 | 7 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 6,098 | -26 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 6,124 | -264 | -4.13% |
| 2020 | 6,388 | 647 | 11.27% |
| 2019 | 5,741 | 470 | 8.92% |
| 2018 | 5,271 | -343 | -6.11% |
| 2017 | 5,614 | -466 | -7.66% |
| 2016 | 6,080 | 441 | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 5,639 | -243 | -4.13% |
| 2014 | 5,882 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 5,885 | 153 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 5,732 | -365 | -5.99% |
| 2011 | 6,097 | 85 | 1.41% |
| 2010 | 6,012 | 0 | 0% |