Harwich Center, MA Demographics

A map of Harwich Center's Population by Race

Harwich Center, Massachusetts had a population of 1,995 in 2020. It was 88.8% White, 2.1% Black, 0.4% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Harwich Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Harwich Center is the 191st 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).

Harwich Center's White Population

1,772 residents of Harwich Center identify as White, or 88.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Harwich Center considerably larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Harwich Center is ranked #77 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Harwich Center is more White than neighboring Northwest Harwich (85.2% White), and Dennis Port (79.1% White). Harwich Center is less White than neighboring Harwich Port (91.5% White), East Harwich (89.1% White), and Brewster (92.2% White).

Harwich Center's Black Population

42 residents of Harwich Center identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Harwich Center roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Harwich Center is ranked #104 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Harwich Center is more Black than neighboring Harwich Port (1.7% Black), East Harwich (1.9% Black), and Brewster (1.1% Black). Harwich Center is less Black than neighboring Northwest Harwich (3.8% Black), and Dennis Port (7.5% Black).

Harwich Center's Asian Population

8 residents of Harwich Center identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Harwich Center slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Harwich Center is ranked #227 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Harwich Center is less Asian than neighboring Harwich Port (0.7% Asian), Northwest Harwich (0.5% Asian), East Harwich (1.2% Asian), Brewster (0.9% Asian), and Dennis Port (1.2% Asian).

Harwich Center's Hispanic Population

65 residents of Harwich Center identify as Hispanic, or 3.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Harwich Center slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Harwich Center is ranked #156 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Harwich Center is more Hispanic than neighboring Harwich Port (1.2% Hispanic), Northwest Harwich (3.2% Hispanic), East Harwich (2.9% Hispanic), and Brewster (2.5% Hispanic). Harwich Center is less Hispanic than neighboring Dennis Port (4.5% Hispanic).

Harwich Center's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Harwich Center identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Harwich Center roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Harwich Center is ranked #55 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Harwich Center is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Harwich (1.1% Native American/Other), and Brewster (0.6% Native American/Other). Harwich Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northwest Harwich (2% Native American/Other), and Dennis Port (1.7% Native American/Other).

Harwich Center's Multiracial Population

79 residents of Harwich Center identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Harwich Center roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Harwich Center is ranked #122 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Harwich Center is more Multiracial than neighboring Harwich Port (3.4% Multiracial), East Harwich (3.8% Multiracial), and Brewster (2.6% Multiracial). Harwich Center is less Multiracial than neighboring Northwest Harwich (5.2% Multiracial), and Dennis Port (6% Multiracial).

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