West Chatham, MA Demographics

A map of West Chatham's Population by Race

West Chatham, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,258, a large decrease from the 1,619 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.8% White, 13.4% Multiracial, 9.5% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Chatham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Chatham has become considerably 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 West Chatham, that probability was 15.5% in 2020 and 39.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Chatham is ranked the 218th 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). West Chatham was ranked the 205th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Chatham's White Population

953 residents of West Chatham, or 75.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Chatham is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. West Chatham ranks 36th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chatham's White population has declined by an estimated 35.9%. White residents' share of West Chatham's population has decreased from 91.8% to 75.8%.

West Chatham is less White than neighboring Chatham (99.6% White), East Harwich (94.3% White), Harwich Port (93.9% White), Harwich Center (97.3% White), and Orleans (98.2% White).

West Chatham's Black Population

0 residents of West Chatham, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Chatham is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. West Chatham ranks 86th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chatham's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of West Chatham's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

West Chatham is less Black than neighboring East Harwich (0.4% Black), Harwich Port (0.4% Black), Harwich Center (0.2% Black), and Orleans (0.7% Black).

West Chatham's Asian Population

120 residents of West Chatham, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Chatham is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. West Chatham ranks 216th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chatham's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Chatham's population has increased from 0.6% to 9.5%.

West Chatham is more Asian than neighboring Chatham (0% Asian), East Harwich (2.9% Asian), Harwich Port (0.7% Asian), Harwich Center (0% Asian), and Orleans (0% Asian).

West Chatham's Hispanic Population

16 residents of West Chatham, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Chatham is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Chatham ranks 220th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chatham's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Chatham's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.3%.

West Chatham is more Hispanic than neighboring Chatham (0% Hispanic), East Harwich (1% Hispanic), and Orleans (0% Hispanic). West Chatham is less Hispanic than neighboring Harwich Port (1.7% Hispanic), and Harwich Center (1.4% Hispanic).

West Chatham's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Chatham, 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 West Chatham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. West Chatham ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chatham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Chatham's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

West Chatham is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Harwich (0.2% Native American/Other), and Harwich Port (0.9% Native American/Other).

West Chatham's Multiracial Population

169 residents of West Chatham, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Chatham is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Chatham ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chatham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 344.7%. Multiracial residents' share of West Chatham's population has increased from 2.3% to 13.4%.

West Chatham is more Multiracial than neighboring Chatham (0.4% Multiracial), East Harwich (1.2% Multiracial), Harwich Port (2.4% Multiracial), Harwich Center (1.2% Multiracial), and Orleans (1% 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.