East Dennis, MA Demographics

A map of East Dennis's Population by Race

East Dennis, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 3,062, a large increase from the 2,585 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.4% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Dennis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Dennis has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Dennis, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 6.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Dennis is ranked the 156th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. 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 Dennis was ranked the 170th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Dennis's White Population

2,953 residents of East Dennis, or 96.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Dennis is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. East Dennis ranks 26th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Dennis's White population has grown by an estimated 23.3%. White residents' share of East Dennis's population has increased from 92.6% to 96.4%.

East Dennis is more White than neighboring South Dennis (91.4% White), Dennis (90.8% White), Northwest Harwich (86.7% White), Yarmouth Port (93% White), and West Dennis (73.6% White).

East Dennis's Black Population

0 residents of East Dennis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Dennis is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. East Dennis ranks 121st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Dennis's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of East Dennis's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

East Dennis is less Black than neighboring South Dennis (4.7% Black), Yarmouth Port (0.3% Black), and West Dennis (2.2% Black).

East Dennis's Asian Population

0 residents of East Dennis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Dennis is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. East Dennis ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Dennis's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Dennis's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

East Dennis is less Asian than neighboring South Dennis (0.5% Asian), Northwest Harwich (0.6% Asian), and Yarmouth Port (0.6% Asian).

East Dennis's Hispanic Population

13 residents of East Dennis, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Dennis is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. East Dennis ranks 224th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Dennis's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 72.9%. Hispanic residents' share of East Dennis's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.4%.

East Dennis is less Hispanic than neighboring Dennis (8.5% Hispanic), Northwest Harwich (2.7% Hispanic), Yarmouth Port (3.3% Hispanic), and West Dennis (22.8% Hispanic).

East Dennis's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Dennis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Dennis is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. East Dennis ranks 161st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Dennis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Dennis's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

East Dennis is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Dennis (3% Native American/Other), Northwest Harwich (2.6% Native American/Other), and West Dennis (0.6% Native American/Other).

East Dennis's Multiracial Population

96 residents of East Dennis, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Dennis is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. East Dennis ranks 234th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Dennis's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Dennis's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.1%.

East Dennis is more Multiracial than neighboring South Dennis (0% Multiracial), Dennis (0.7% Multiracial), Yarmouth Port (2.9% Multiracial), and West Dennis (0.7% Multiracial). East Dennis is less Multiracial than neighboring Northwest Harwich (7.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.