Northwest Harwich, MA Demographics

A map of Northwest Harwich's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,411	3,662	86.7%	85.2%
Multiracial	289	224	7.3%	5.2%
Hispanic	107	139	2.7%	3.2%
Native American/Other	103	86	2.6%	2.0%
Asian	22	22	0.6%	0.5%
Black	0	163	0.0%	3.8%

Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 3,932, a decrease from the 4,296 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.7% White, 7.3% Multiracial, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.6% Native American/Other, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northwest Harwich, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northwest Harwich 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 Northwest Harwich, that probability was 26.8% in 2020 and 24.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northwest Harwich is ranked the 137th 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). Northwest Harwich was ranked the 131st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northwest Harwich's White Population

3,411 residents of Northwest Harwich, or 86.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northwest Harwich is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Northwest Harwich ranks 128th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harwich's White population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Northwest Harwich's population has increased from 85.2% to 86.7%.

Northwest Harwich is more White than neighboring Dennis Port (78.3% White), and West Dennis (73.6% White). Northwest Harwich is less White than neighboring Harwich Center (97.3% White), Harwich Port (93.9% White), and South Dennis (91.4% White).

Northwest Harwich's Black Population

0 residents of Northwest Harwich, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northwest Harwich is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Northwest Harwich ranks 60th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harwich's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Northwest Harwich's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Northwest Harwich is less Black than neighboring Harwich Center (0.2% Black), Dennis Port (3.5% Black), Harwich Port (0.4% Black), South Dennis (4.7% Black), and West Dennis (2.2% Black).

Northwest Harwich's Asian Population

22 residents of Northwest Harwich, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northwest Harwich is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Northwest Harwich ranks 224th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harwich's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Northwest Harwich's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Northwest Harwich is more Asian than neighboring Harwich Center (0% Asian), South Dennis (0.5% Asian), and West Dennis (0% Asian). Northwest Harwich is less Asian than neighboring Dennis Port (1% Asian), and Harwich Port (0.7% Asian).

Northwest Harwich's Hispanic Population

107 residents of Northwest Harwich, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northwest Harwich is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Northwest Harwich ranks 164th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harwich's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Northwest Harwich's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.7%.

Northwest Harwich is more Hispanic than neighboring Harwich Center (1.4% Hispanic), Harwich Port (1.7% Hispanic), and South Dennis (0.4% Hispanic). Northwest Harwich is less Hispanic than neighboring Dennis Port (8.9% Hispanic), and West Dennis (22.8% Hispanic).

Northwest Harwich's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of Northwest Harwich, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northwest Harwich is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Northwest Harwich ranks 37th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harwich's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northwest Harwich's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.6%.

Northwest Harwich is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harwich Center (0% Native American/Other), Harwich Port (0.9% Native American/Other), and West Dennis (0.6% Native American/Other). Northwest Harwich is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Dennis (3% Native American/Other).

Northwest Harwich's Multiracial Population

289 residents of Northwest Harwich, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northwest Harwich is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Northwest Harwich ranks 51st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harwich's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Northwest Harwich's population has increased from 5.2% to 7.3%.

Northwest Harwich is more Multiracial than neighboring Harwich Center (1.2% Multiracial), Dennis Port (5.6% Multiracial), Harwich Port (2.4% Multiracial), South Dennis (0% Multiracial), and West Dennis (0.7% 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.