Harwich Port, MA Demographics

A map of Harwich Port's Population by Race

Harwich Port, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,238, a large increase from the 1,899 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.9% White, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.7% Asian, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harwich Port, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harwich Port 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 Harwich Port, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 11.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harwich Port is ranked the 180th 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). Harwich Port was ranked the 194th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harwich Port's White Population

2,101 residents of Harwich Port, or 93.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harwich Port is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Harwich Port ranks 46th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harwich Port's White population has grown by an estimated 20.9%. White residents' share of Harwich Port's population has increased from 91.5% to 93.9%.

Harwich Port is more White than neighboring Northwest Harwich (86.7% White), Dennis Port (78.3% White), and West Chatham (75.8% White). Harwich Port is less White than neighboring Harwich Center (97.3% White), and East Harwich (94.3% White).

Harwich Port's Black Population

10 residents of Harwich Port, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harwich Port is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Harwich Port ranks 131st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harwich Port's Black population has declined by an estimated 68.8%. Black residents' share of Harwich Port's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.4%.

Harwich Port is more Black than neighboring Harwich Center (0.2% Black), Northwest Harwich (0% Black), and West Chatham (0% Black). Harwich Port is less Black than neighboring Dennis Port (3.5% Black).

Harwich Port's Asian Population

15 residents of Harwich Port, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harwich Port is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Harwich Port ranks 208th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harwich Port's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Asian residents' share of Harwich Port's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Harwich Port is more Asian than neighboring Harwich Center (0% Asian), and Northwest Harwich (0.6% Asian). Harwich Port is less Asian than neighboring East Harwich (2.9% Asian), Dennis Port (1% Asian), and West Chatham (9.5% Asian).

Harwich Port's Hispanic Population

39 residents of Harwich Port, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harwich Port is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Harwich Port ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harwich Port's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 77.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Harwich Port's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Harwich Port is more Hispanic than neighboring Harwich Center (1.4% Hispanic), East Harwich (1% Hispanic), and West Chatham (1.3% Hispanic). Harwich Port is less Hispanic than neighboring Northwest Harwich (2.7% Hispanic), and Dennis Port (8.9% Hispanic).

Harwich Port's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Harwich Port, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harwich Port is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Harwich Port ranks 57th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harwich Port's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harwich Port's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.9%.

Harwich Port is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harwich Center (0% Native American/Other), East Harwich (0.2% Native American/Other), and West Chatham (0% Native American/Other). Harwich Port is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northwest Harwich (2.6% Native American/Other), and Dennis Port (2.6% Native American/Other).

Harwich Port's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Harwich Port, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harwich Port is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Harwich Port ranks 181st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harwich Port's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Harwich Port's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.4%.

Harwich Port is more Multiracial than neighboring Harwich Center (1.2% Multiracial), and East Harwich (1.2% Multiracial). Harwich Port is less Multiracial than neighboring Northwest Harwich (7.3% Multiracial), Dennis Port (5.6% Multiracial), and West Chatham (13.4% 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.