East Harwich, MA Demographics

A map of East Harwich's Population by Race

East Harwich, Massachusetts had a population of 5,250 in 2020. It was 89.1% White, 1.9% Black, 1.2% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Harwich, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, East Harwich is the 118th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

East Harwich's White Population

4,676 residents of East Harwich identify as White, or 89.1%. This makes the White share of the population of East Harwich considerably larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, East Harwich is ranked #74 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

East Harwich is more White than neighboring Harwich Center (88.8% White), and Northwest Harwich (85.2% White). East Harwich is less White than neighboring Harwich Port (91.5% White), West Chatham (91.8% White), and Brewster (92.2% White).

East Harwich's Black Population

102 residents of East Harwich identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Harwich roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, East Harwich is ranked #113 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

East Harwich is more Black than neighboring Harwich Port (1.7% Black), and Brewster (1.1% Black). East Harwich is less Black than neighboring Harwich Center (2.1% Black), West Chatham (2.6% Black), and Northwest Harwich (3.8% Black).

East Harwich's Asian Population

62 residents of East Harwich identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Harwich slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, East Harwich is ranked #160 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

East Harwich is more Asian than neighboring Harwich Center (0.4% Asian), Harwich Port (0.7% Asian), West Chatham (0.6% Asian), Northwest Harwich (0.5% Asian), and Brewster (0.9% Asian).

East Harwich's Hispanic Population

153 residents of East Harwich identify as Hispanic, or 2.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Harwich slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, East Harwich is ranked #189 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

East Harwich is more Hispanic than neighboring Harwich Port (1.2% Hispanic), West Chatham (2% Hispanic), and Brewster (2.5% Hispanic). East Harwich is less Hispanic than neighboring Harwich Center (3.3% Hispanic), and Northwest Harwich (3.2% Hispanic).

East Harwich's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of East Harwich identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Harwich roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, East Harwich is ranked #78 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

East Harwich is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Chatham (0.6% Native American/Other), and Brewster (0.6% Native American/Other). East Harwich is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harwich Center (1.5% Native American/Other), Harwich Port (1.5% Native American/Other), and Northwest Harwich (2% Native American/Other).

East Harwich's Multiracial Population

198 residents of East Harwich identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Harwich roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, East Harwich is ranked #139 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

East Harwich is more Multiracial than neighboring Harwich Port (3.4% Multiracial), West Chatham (2.3% Multiracial), and Brewster (2.6% Multiracial). East Harwich is less Multiracial than neighboring Harwich Center (4% Multiracial), and Northwest Harwich (5.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.