West Wareham, MA Demographics

A map of West Wareham's Population by Race

West Wareham, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,257, a slight increase from the 2,224 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.1% White, 14.0% Multiracial, 3.2% Native American/Other, 2.6% Black, 0.7% Hispanic, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Wareham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Wareham 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 West Wareham, that probability was 36.5% in 2020 and 35.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Wareham is ranked the 178th 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 Wareham was ranked the 183rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Wareham's White Population

1,786 residents of West Wareham, or 79.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Wareham is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. West Wareham ranks 169th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wareham's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of West Wareham's population has increased from 78.6% to 79.1%.

West Wareham is more White than neighboring Onset (69.1% White). West Wareham is less White than neighboring Wareham Center (89.5% White), Weweantic (91.6% White), Marion Center (83.7% White), and White Island Shores (87.7% White).

West Wareham's Black Population

58 residents of West Wareham, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Wareham is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. West Wareham ranks 79th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wareham's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Black residents' share of West Wareham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

West Wareham is more Black than neighboring Onset (0% Black), and White Island Shores (0% Black). West Wareham is less Black than neighboring Wareham Center (5.6% Black), Weweantic (5% Black), and Marion Center (6.9% Black).

West Wareham's Asian Population

7 residents of West Wareham, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Wareham is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. West Wareham ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wareham's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of West Wareham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

West Wareham is more Asian than neighboring Wareham Center (0% Asian), Weweantic (0% Asian), Marion Center (0% Asian), Onset (0% Asian), and White Island Shores (0% Asian).

West Wareham's Hispanic Population

16 residents of West Wareham, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Wareham is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Wareham ranks 171st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wareham's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.1%. Hispanic residents' share of West Wareham's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.7%.

West Wareham is more Hispanic than neighboring Wareham Center (0.1% Hispanic), Weweantic (0% Hispanic), and White Island Shores (0% Hispanic). West Wareham is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion Center (1.5% Hispanic), and Onset (19.7% Hispanic).

West Wareham's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of West Wareham, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Wareham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. West Wareham ranks 12th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wareham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Wareham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

West Wareham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wareham Center (0.9% Native American/Other), Weweantic (2.3% Native American/Other), Onset (0% Native American/Other), and White Island Shores (2% Native American/Other). West Wareham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marion Center (5.3% Native American/Other).

West Wareham's Multiracial Population

317 residents of West Wareham, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Wareham is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Wareham ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wareham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West Wareham's population has increased from 11.6% to 14.0%.

West Wareham is more Multiracial than neighboring Wareham Center (3.9% Multiracial), Weweantic (1% Multiracial), Marion Center (2.5% Multiracial), Onset (11.2% Multiracial), and White Island Shores (10.3% 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.