South Yarmouth, MA Demographics

A map of South Yarmouth's Population by Race

South Yarmouth, Massachusetts had a population of 11,703 in 2020. It was 80.0% White, 5.2% Black, 1.8% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Yarmouth, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, South Yarmouth is the 85th 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).

South Yarmouth's White Population

9,358 residents of South Yarmouth identify as White, or 80.0%. This makes the White share of the population of South Yarmouth larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, South Yarmouth is ranked #161 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Yarmouth is more White than neighboring West Yarmouth (75% White). South Yarmouth is less White than neighboring West Dennis (87.8% White), Yarmouth Port (90.7% White), South Dennis (86.4% White), and Dennis (92.7% White).

South Yarmouth's Black Population

613 residents of South Yarmouth identify as Black, or 5.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Yarmouth roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, South Yarmouth is ranked #37 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Yarmouth is more Black than neighboring West Dennis (3.8% Black), Yarmouth Port (1.4% Black), West Yarmouth (4% Black), South Dennis (4.4% Black), and Dennis (1.5% Black).

South Yarmouth's Asian Population

210 residents of South Yarmouth identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Yarmouth slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, South Yarmouth is ranked #116 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Yarmouth is more Asian than neighboring West Dennis (1% Asian), Yarmouth Port (1% Asian), West Yarmouth (1.7% Asian), South Dennis (0.5% Asian), and Dennis (1% Asian).

South Yarmouth's Hispanic Population

476 residents of South Yarmouth identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Yarmouth slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, South Yarmouth is ranked #122 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Yarmouth is more Hispanic than neighboring West Dennis (2.8% Hispanic), Yarmouth Port (2.2% Hispanic), South Dennis (3% Hispanic), and Dennis (1.6% Hispanic). South Yarmouth is less Hispanic than neighboring West Yarmouth (7.8% Hispanic).

South Yarmouth's Native American/Other Population

299 residents of South Yarmouth identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Yarmouth roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, South Yarmouth is ranked #22 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Yarmouth is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Dennis (1.3% Native American/Other), Yarmouth Port (0.7% Native American/Other), South Dennis (1.4% Native American/Other), and Dennis (0.5% Native American/Other). South Yarmouth is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Yarmouth (3.2% Native American/Other).

South Yarmouth's Multiracial Population

747 residents of South Yarmouth identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Yarmouth roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, South Yarmouth is ranked #24 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Yarmouth is more Multiracial than neighboring West Dennis (3.3% Multiracial), Yarmouth Port (4% Multiracial), South Dennis (4.4% Multiracial), and Dennis (2.7% Multiracial). South Yarmouth is less Multiracial than neighboring West Yarmouth (8.4% Multiracial).

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