East Harwich, MA Demographics

A map of East Harwich's Population by Race

East Harwich, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 5,654, an increase from the 5,250 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 2.9% Asian, 1.2% Multiracial, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Harwich, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Harwich 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 Harwich, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Harwich is ranked the 115th 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 Harwich was ranked the 118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Harwich's White Population

5,332 residents of East Harwich, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Harwich is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. East Harwich ranks 75th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Harwich's White population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. White residents' share of East Harwich's population has increased from 89.1% to 94.3%.

East Harwich is more White than neighboring Harwich Port (93.9% White), West Chatham (75.8% White), Northwest Harwich (86.7% White), and Brewster (88.5% White). East Harwich is less White than neighboring Harwich Center (97.3% White).

East Harwich's Black Population

23 residents of East Harwich, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Harwich is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. East Harwich ranks 115th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Harwich's Black population has declined by an estimated 77.5%. Black residents' share of East Harwich's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.4%.

East Harwich is more Black than neighboring Harwich Center (0.2% Black), West Chatham (0% Black), Northwest Harwich (0% Black), and Brewster (0% Black).

East Harwich's Asian Population

163 residents of East Harwich, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Harwich is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. East Harwich ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Harwich's Asian population has grown by an estimated 162.9%. Asian residents' share of East Harwich's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.9%.

East Harwich is more Asian than neighboring Harwich Center (0% Asian), Harwich Port (0.7% Asian), Northwest Harwich (0.6% Asian), and Brewster (0% Asian). East Harwich is less Asian than neighboring West Chatham (9.5% Asian).

East Harwich's Hispanic Population

58 residents of East Harwich, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Harwich is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. East Harwich ranks 189th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Harwich's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 62.1%. Hispanic residents' share of East Harwich's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.0%.

East Harwich is less Hispanic than neighboring Harwich Center (1.4% Hispanic), Harwich Port (1.7% Hispanic), West Chatham (1.3% Hispanic), Northwest Harwich (2.7% Hispanic), and Brewster (8.4% Hispanic).

East Harwich's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of East Harwich, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Harwich is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. East Harwich ranks 81st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Harwich's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Harwich's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

East Harwich is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harwich Center (0% Native American/Other), West Chatham (0% Native American/Other), and Brewster (0% Native American/Other). East Harwich is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harwich Port (0.9% Native American/Other), and Northwest Harwich (2.6% Native American/Other).

East Harwich's Multiracial Population

66 residents of East Harwich, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Harwich is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. East Harwich ranks 144th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Harwich's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of East Harwich's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.2%.

East Harwich is less Multiracial than neighboring Harwich Port (2.4% Multiracial), West Chatham (13.4% Multiracial), Northwest Harwich (7.3% Multiracial), and Brewster (3.1% 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.