East Sandwich, MA Demographics
A map of East Sandwich's Population by Race
East Sandwich, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 3,864, an increase from the 3,669 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Sandwich, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
East Sandwich has become 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 Sandwich, that probability was 10.8% in 2020 and 8.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
East Sandwich is ranked the 138th 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 Sandwich was ranked the 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
East Sandwich's White Population
3,696 residents of East Sandwich, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Sandwich is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. East Sandwich ranks 9th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Sandwich's White population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of East Sandwich's population has increased from 94.4% to 95.7%.
East Sandwich is more White than neighboring Sandwich (91.8% White), Forestdale (92.5% White), Barnstable Town (75.8% White), Sagamore (94.6% White), and Mashpee Neck (88.9% White).
East Sandwich's Black Population
0 residents of East Sandwich, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Sandwich is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. East Sandwich ranks 231st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Sandwich's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of East Sandwich's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
East Sandwich is less Black than neighboring Sandwich (0.2% Black), Barnstable Town (5.7% Black), and Mashpee Neck (4.2% Black).
East Sandwich's Asian Population
0 residents of East Sandwich, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Sandwich is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. East Sandwich ranks 201st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Sandwich's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Sandwich's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
East Sandwich is less Asian than neighboring Sandwich (2.7% Asian), Forestdale (0.3% Asian), Barnstable Town (1.1% Asian), and Sagamore (3.6% Asian).
East Sandwich's Hispanic Population
78 residents of East Sandwich, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Sandwich is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. East Sandwich ranks 237th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Sandwich's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.2%. Hispanic residents' share of East Sandwich's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.0%.
East Sandwich is more Hispanic than neighboring Sagamore (0.5% Hispanic). East Sandwich is less Hispanic than neighboring Sandwich (3.3% Hispanic), Forestdale (2.4% Hispanic), Barnstable Town (4.8% Hispanic), and Mashpee Neck (4.7% Hispanic).
East Sandwich's Native American/Other Population
17 residents of East Sandwich, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Sandwich is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. East Sandwich ranks 217th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Sandwich's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Sandwich's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
East Sandwich is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sandwich (0% Native American/Other), Sagamore (0% Native American/Other), and Mashpee Neck (0% Native American/Other). East Sandwich is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forestdale (1.6% Native American/Other), and Barnstable Town (3.6% Native American/Other).
East Sandwich's Multiracial Population
73 residents of East Sandwich, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Sandwich is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. East Sandwich ranks 221st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, East Sandwich's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Multiracial residents' share of East Sandwich's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.9%.
East Sandwich is more Multiracial than neighboring Sagamore (1.3% Multiracial). East Sandwich is less Multiracial than neighboring Forestdale (3.2% Multiracial), Barnstable Town (8.9% Multiracial), and Mashpee Neck (2.2% 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.