West Dennis, MA Demographics
A map of West Dennis's Population by Race
West Dennis, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,556, a large increase from the 2,304 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.6% White, 22.8% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Dennis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
West Dennis 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 Dennis, that probability was 22.6% in 2020 and 40.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
West Dennis is ranked the 168th 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 Dennis was ranked the 178th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
West Dennis's White Population
1,882 residents of West Dennis, or 73.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Dennis is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. West Dennis ranks 88th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Dennis's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of West Dennis's population has decreased from 87.8% to 73.6%.
West Dennis is less White than neighboring Dennis Port (78.3% White), South Yarmouth (76.5% White), South Dennis (91.4% White), Northwest Harwich (86.7% White), and East Dennis (96.4% White).
West Dennis's Black Population
56 residents of West Dennis, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Dennis is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. West Dennis ranks 59th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Dennis's Black population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Black residents' share of West Dennis's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.2%.
West Dennis is more Black than neighboring Northwest Harwich (0% Black), and East Dennis (0% Black). West Dennis is less Black than neighboring Dennis Port (3.5% Black), South Yarmouth (7.3% Black), and South Dennis (4.7% Black).
West Dennis's Asian Population
0 residents of West Dennis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Dennis is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. West Dennis ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Dennis's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Dennis's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.
West Dennis is less Asian than neighboring Dennis Port (1% Asian), South Yarmouth (4.2% Asian), South Dennis (0.5% Asian), and Northwest Harwich (0.6% Asian).
West Dennis's Hispanic Population
583 residents of West Dennis, or 22.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Dennis is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Dennis ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Dennis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 810.9%. Hispanic residents' share of West Dennis's population has increased from 2.8% to 22.8%.
West Dennis is more Hispanic than neighboring Dennis Port (8.9% Hispanic), South Yarmouth (2.6% Hispanic), South Dennis (0.4% Hispanic), Northwest Harwich (2.7% Hispanic), and East Dennis (0.4% Hispanic).
West Dennis's Native American/Other Population
16 residents of West Dennis, 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 West Dennis is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. West Dennis ranks 67th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Dennis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Dennis's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.6%.
West Dennis is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Dennis (0% Native American/Other). West Dennis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dennis Port (2.6% Native American/Other), South Yarmouth (1.9% Native American/Other), South Dennis (3% Native American/Other), and Northwest Harwich (2.6% Native American/Other).
West Dennis's Multiracial Population
19 residents of West Dennis, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Dennis is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Dennis ranks 186th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Dennis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Dennis's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.7%.
West Dennis is more Multiracial than neighboring South Dennis (0% Multiracial). West Dennis is less Multiracial than neighboring Dennis Port (5.6% Multiracial), South Yarmouth (7.6% Multiracial), Northwest Harwich (7.3% Multiracial), and East Dennis (3.1% 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.