Sandwich, MA Demographics

A map of Sandwich's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,654	2,811	91.8%	93.8%
Hispanic	96	56	3.3%	1.9%
Asian	79	53	2.7%	1.8%
Multiracial	55	58	1.9%	1.9%
Black	6	6	0.2%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	14	0.0%	0.5%

Sandwich, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,890, a decrease from the 2,998 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 3.3% Hispanic, 2.7% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sandwich, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sandwich has become more 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 Sandwich, that probability was 12.0% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sandwich is ranked the 161st 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). Sandwich was ranked the 156th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sandwich's White Population

2,654 residents of Sandwich, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sandwich is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Sandwich ranks 14th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandwich's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Sandwich's population has decreased from 93.8% to 91.8%.

Sandwich is more White than neighboring Buzzards Bay (88.7% White). Sandwich is less White than neighboring Sagamore (94.6% White), East Sandwich (95.7% White), Forestdale (92.5% White), and Monument Beach (94.2% White).

Sandwich's Black Population

6 residents of Sandwich, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sandwich is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Sandwich ranks 238th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandwich's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Sandwich's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Sandwich is more Black than neighboring Sagamore (0% Black), East Sandwich (0% Black), Forestdale (0% Black), and Monument Beach (0% Black).

Sandwich's Asian Population

79 residents of Sandwich, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sandwich is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Sandwich ranks 119th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandwich's Asian population has grown by an estimated 49.1%. Asian residents' share of Sandwich's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.7%.

Sandwich is more Asian than neighboring East Sandwich (0% Asian), Forestdale (0.3% Asian), and Monument Beach (1% Asian). Sandwich is less Asian than neighboring Sagamore (3.6% Asian), and Buzzards Bay (2.8% Asian).

Sandwich's Hispanic Population

96 residents of Sandwich, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sandwich is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Sandwich ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandwich's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Sandwich's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.3%.

Sandwich is more Hispanic than neighboring Sagamore (0.5% Hispanic), East Sandwich (2% Hispanic), Forestdale (2.4% Hispanic), Buzzards Bay (2.3% Hispanic), and Monument Beach (2.5% Hispanic).

Sandwich's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sandwich, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sandwich is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Sandwich ranks 208th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandwich's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sandwich's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Sandwich is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Sandwich (0.4% Native American/Other), Forestdale (1.6% Native American/Other), and Buzzards Bay (0.2% Native American/Other).

Sandwich's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Sandwich, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sandwich is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sandwich ranks 239th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandwich's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Sandwich's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Sandwich is more Multiracial than neighboring Sagamore (1.3% Multiracial). Sandwich is less Multiracial than neighboring Forestdale (3.2% Multiracial), Buzzards Bay (5.8% Multiracial), and Monument Beach (2.3% 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.