West Wareham, MA Demographics
A map of West Wareham's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,749 | 78.6% |
Multiracial | 257 | 11.6% |
Native American/Other | 77 | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 70 | 3.1% |
Black | 64 | 2.9% |
Asian | 7 | 0.3% |
West Wareham, Massachusetts had a population of 2,224 in 2020. It was 78.6% White, 2.9% Black, 0.3% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 3.5% Native American/Other, and 11.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Wareham, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Wareham is the 183rd 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).
West Wareham's White Population
1,749 residents of West Wareham identify as White, or 78.6%. This makes the White share of the population of West Wareham slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Wareham is ranked #169 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Wareham is more White than neighboring Onset (76.1% White). West Wareham is less White than neighboring Wareham Center (82.7% White), Weweantic (84.7% White), Marion Center (90.4% White), and White Island Shores (82.4% White).
West Wareham's Black Population
64 residents of West Wareham identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Wareham roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Wareham is ranked #77 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Wareham is more Black than neighboring Wareham Center (2.1% Black), Weweantic (2.3% Black), Marion Center (1.1% Black), and White Island Shores (1.6% Black). West Wareham is less Black than neighboring Onset (3.5% Black).
West Wareham's Asian Population
7 residents of West Wareham identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Wareham slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Wareham is ranked #233 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Wareham is less Asian than neighboring Wareham Center (1.4% Asian), Weweantic (0.4% Asian), Marion Center (1.1% Asian), Onset (1% Asian), and White Island Shores (0.9% Asian).
West Wareham's Hispanic Population
70 residents of West Wareham identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Wareham slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Wareham is ranked #171 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Wareham is more Hispanic than neighboring Wareham Center (2.9% Hispanic), Weweantic (2.4% Hispanic), and Onset (2.5% Hispanic). West Wareham is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion Center (3.2% Hispanic), and White Island Shores (4.4% Hispanic).
West Wareham's Native American/Other Population
77 residents of West Wareham identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Wareham roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Wareham is ranked #11 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Wareham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Weweantic (2.4% Native American/Other), Marion Center (1.5% Native American/Other), and White Island Shores (1.9% Native American/Other). West Wareham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Onset (6.1% Native American/Other).
West Wareham's Multiracial Population
257 residents of West Wareham identify as Multiracial, or 11.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Wareham slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Wareham is ranked #3 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Wareham is more Multiracial than neighboring Wareham Center (7.4% Multiracial), Weweantic (7.7% Multiracial), Marion Center (2.6% Multiracial), Onset (10.8% Multiracial), and White Island Shores (8.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.