Weweantic, MA Demographics

A map of Weweantic's Population by Race

Weweantic, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,452, a dramatic decrease from the 2,109 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% White, 5.0% Black, 2.3% Native American/Other, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Weweantic, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Weweantic has become considerably 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 Weweantic, that probability was 27.4% in 2020 and 15.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Weweantic is ranked the 209th 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). Weweantic was ranked the 188th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Weweantic's White Population

1,330 residents of Weweantic, or 91.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Weweantic is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Weweantic ranks 137th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weweantic's White population has declined by an estimated 25.6%. White residents' share of Weweantic's population has increased from 84.7% to 91.6%.

Weweantic is more White than neighboring Wareham Center (89.5% White), Marion Center (83.7% White), West Wareham (79.1% White), Onset (69.1% White), and Mattapoisett Center (77.9% White).

Weweantic's Black Population

73 residents of Weweantic, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Weweantic is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Weweantic ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weweantic's Black population has grown by an estimated 52.1%. Black residents' share of Weweantic's population has increased from 2.3% to 5.0%.

Weweantic is more Black than neighboring West Wareham (2.6% Black), Onset (0% Black), and Mattapoisett Center (0% Black). Weweantic is less Black than neighboring Wareham Center (5.6% Black), and Marion Center (6.9% Black).

Weweantic's Asian Population

0 residents of Weweantic, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Weweantic is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Weweantic ranks 228th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weweantic's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Weweantic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Weweantic is less Asian than neighboring West Wareham (0.3% Asian), and Mattapoisett Center (5.1% Asian).

Weweantic's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Weweantic, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Weweantic is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Weweantic ranks 205th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weweantic's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Weweantic's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Weweantic is less Hispanic than neighboring Wareham Center (0.1% Hispanic), Marion Center (1.5% Hispanic), West Wareham (0.7% Hispanic), Onset (19.7% Hispanic), and Mattapoisett Center (3.4% Hispanic).

Weweantic's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Weweantic, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Weweantic is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Weweantic ranks 25th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weweantic's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Weweantic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Weweantic is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wareham Center (0.9% Native American/Other), Onset (0% Native American/Other), and Mattapoisett Center (1.5% Native American/Other). Weweantic is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marion Center (5.3% Native American/Other), and West Wareham (3.2% Native American/Other).

Weweantic's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Weweantic, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Weweantic is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Weweantic ranks 18th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weweantic's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 90.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Weweantic's population has decreased from 7.7% to 1.0%.

Weweantic is less Multiracial than neighboring Wareham Center (3.9% Multiracial), Marion Center (2.5% Multiracial), West Wareham (14% Multiracial), Onset (11.2% Multiracial), and Mattapoisett Center (12.1% 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.