North Eastham, MA Demographics

A map of North Eastham's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,895	2,070	90.9%	90.2%
Multiracial	113	94	5.4%	4.1%
Asian	29	12	1.4%	0.5%
Black	25	60	1.2%	2.6%
Native American/Other	13	7	0.6%	0.3%
Hispanic	10	53	0.5%	2.3%

North Eastham, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,085, a decrease from the 2,296 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 5.4% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 1.2% Black, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Eastham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Eastham 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 North Eastham, that probability was 18.4% in 2020 and 17.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Eastham is ranked the 183rd 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). North Eastham was ranked the 179th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Eastham's White Population

1,895 residents of North Eastham, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Eastham is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. North Eastham ranks 66th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Eastham's White population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of North Eastham's population has increased from 90.2% to 90.9%.

North Eastham is more White than neighboring Brewster (88.5% White), and West Chatham (75.8% White). North Eastham is less White than neighboring Orleans (98.2% White), East Harwich (94.3% White), and Harwich Center (97.3% White).

North Eastham's Black Population

25 residents of North Eastham, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Eastham is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. North Eastham ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Eastham's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.3%. Black residents' share of North Eastham's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.2%.

North Eastham is more Black than neighboring Orleans (0.7% Black), Brewster (0% Black), East Harwich (0.4% Black), Harwich Center (0.2% Black), and West Chatham (0% Black).

North Eastham's Asian Population

29 residents of North Eastham, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Eastham is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. North Eastham ranks 220th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Eastham's Asian population has grown by an estimated 141.7%. Asian residents' share of North Eastham's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.4%.

North Eastham is more Asian than neighboring Orleans (0% Asian), Brewster (0% Asian), and Harwich Center (0% Asian). North Eastham is less Asian than neighboring East Harwich (2.9% Asian), and West Chatham (9.5% Asian).

North Eastham's Hispanic Population

10 residents of North Eastham, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Eastham is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. North Eastham ranks 211th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Eastham's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.1%. Hispanic residents' share of North Eastham's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.5%.

North Eastham is more Hispanic than neighboring Orleans (0% Hispanic). North Eastham is less Hispanic than neighboring Brewster (8.4% Hispanic), East Harwich (1% Hispanic), Harwich Center (1.4% Hispanic), and West Chatham (1.3% Hispanic).

North Eastham's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of North Eastham, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Eastham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. North Eastham ranks 225th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Eastham's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Eastham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

North Eastham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Orleans (0% Native American/Other), Brewster (0% Native American/Other), East Harwich (0.2% Native American/Other), Harwich Center (0% Native American/Other), and West Chatham (0% Native American/Other).

North Eastham's Multiracial Population

113 residents of North Eastham, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Eastham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. North Eastham ranks 120th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Eastham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.2%. Multiracial residents' share of North Eastham's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.4%.

North Eastham is more Multiracial than neighboring Orleans (1% Multiracial), Brewster (3.1% Multiracial), East Harwich (1.2% Multiracial), and Harwich Center (1.2% Multiracial). North Eastham is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.