West Dennis, MA

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West Dennis Overview

2,732
TOTAL POPULATION
1,273
MALE POPULATION
1,459
FEMALE POPULATION
87.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.61
FEMALES / 100 MALES
57.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$57,302
PER CAPITA INCOME
$140,606
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$82,955
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
49.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
50.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,491
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Dennis Zip Codes

West Dennis Area Codes

Race in West Dennis

The most populous races in West Dennis are White / Caucasian (2,140 | 78.3%), Hispanic or Latino (532 | 19.5%), and Two or more Races (521 | 19.1%).
Race in West Dennis
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American321.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific90.3%
Hispanic or Latino53219.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,14078.3%
Two or more Races52119.1%
Some other Race301.1%
Total2,732100.0%

Ancestry in West Dennis

The most populous ancestries reported in West Dennis are Irish (716 | 26.2%), French (520 | 19.0%), Mexican (502 | 18.4%), English (415 | 15.2%), and German (298 | 10.9%), together accounting for 89.7% of all West Dennis residents.
Ancestry in West Dennis
Ancestry# Population% Population
Albanian50.2%
American1535.6%
Armenian60.2%
Australian60.2%
Austrian120.4%
Brazilian281.0%
British60.2%
Bulgarian100.4%
Canadian130.5%
Central American301.1%
Czech80.3%
Eastern European361.3%
English41515.2%
European311.1%
Finnish40.2%
French52019.0%
French Canadian311.1%
German29810.9%
Guatemalan301.1%
Haitian321.2%
Hungarian230.8%
Irish71626.2%
Italian2177.9%
Mexican50218.4%
Norwegian341.2%
Polish491.8%
Portuguese411.5%
Romanian50.2%
Russian50.2%
Scotch-Irish230.8%
Scottish903.3%
Swedish431.6%
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Immigrants in West Dennis

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Dennis came from Latin America (281 | 10.3%), Central America (227 | 8.3%), Mexico (197 | 7.2%), Brazil (38 | 1.4%), and Europe (38 | 1.4%), together accounting for 28.6% of all West Dennis residents.
Immigrants in West Dennis
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia60.2%
Australia100.4%
Brazil381.4%
Bulgaria100.4%
Caribbean160.6%
Central America2278.3%
Eastern Europe100.4%
Europe381.4%
Greece50.2%
Guatemala301.1%
Haiti160.6%
Ireland40.2%
Latin America28110.3%
Mexico1977.2%
Northern Europe230.8%
Oceania100.4%
Philippines60.2%
Scotland40.2%
South America381.4%
South Eastern Asia60.2%
Southern Europe50.2%
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Sex and Age in West Dennis

Sex and Age in West Dennis

The most populous age groups in West Dennis are 65 to 69 Years (177 | 13.9%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (254 | 17.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Dennis
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (0.3%)13 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Years13 (1.0%)25 (1.7%)
10 to 14 Years4 (0.3%)30 (2.1%)
15 to 19 Years94 (7.4%)24 (1.6%)
20 to 24 Years139 (10.9%)235 (16.1%)
25 to 29 Years64 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years25 (2.0%)14 (1.0%)
35 to 39 Years31 (2.4%)35 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Years10 (0.8%)95 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years172 (13.5%)109 (7.5%)
50 to 54 Years82 (6.4%)53 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years163 (12.8%)152 (10.4%)
60 to 64 Years47 (3.7%)123 (8.4%)
65 to 69 Years177 (13.9%)254 (17.4%)
70 to 74 Years88 (6.9%)99 (6.8%)
75 to 79 Years37 (2.9%)86 (5.9%)
80 to 84 Years53 (4.2%)66 (4.5%)
85 Years and over70 (5.5%)46 (3.2%)
Total1,273 (100.0%)1,459 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Dennis

Median Family Size in West Dennis

The median family size in West Dennis is 2.79 persons per family, with single male/father families (156 | 20.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.28 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (512 | 68.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.40 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Dennis
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple512 (68.3%)2.40
Single Male/Father156 (20.8%)4.28
Single Female/Mother82 (10.9%)2.41
Total Families750 (100.0%)2.79

Median Household Size in West Dennis

The median household size in West Dennis is 2.10 persons per household, with single male/father households (156 | 12.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.4 persons per household. non-family households (554 | 42.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Dennis
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple512 (39.3%)2.40
Single Male/Father156 (12.0%)4.40
Single Female/Mother82 (6.3%)2.55
Non-family554 (42.5%)1.09
Total Households1,304 (100.0%)2.10

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Dennis

Out of a total of 1,304 households in West Dennis, 750 (57.5%) are family households, while 554 (42.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 526, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 510.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Dennis
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-510 (39.1%)
2-Person Households526 (40.3%)44 (3.4%)
3-Person Households55 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households46 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households101 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households22 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total750 (57.5%)554 (42.5%)

Female Fertility in West Dennis

Fertility by Age in West Dennis

Female Fertility by Age in West Dennis
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Dennis

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Dennis
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in West Dennis

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Dennis
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Dennis

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Dennis
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in West Dennis

Income Overview in West Dennis

Per Capita Income in West Dennis is $57,302, while median incomes of families and households are $140,606 and $82,955 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,732$57,302
Median Family Income750$140,606
Mean Family Income750$160,283
Median Household Income1,304$82,955
Mean Household Income1,304$116,790
Income Deficit750$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,73249.25%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,73250.75¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,7320.48

Earnings by Sex in West Dennis

Average Earnings in West Dennis are $41,432, $52,355 for men and $26,568 for women, a difference of 49.2%.
Earnings by Sex in West Dennis
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male807 (50.2%)$52,355
Female800 (49.8%)$26,568
Total1,607 (100.0%)$41,432

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Dennis

The most common earnings brackets in West Dennis are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (164 | 20.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (205 | 25.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Dennis
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less24 (3.0%)20 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99920 (2.5%)16 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)7 (0.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99915 (1.9%)14 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4995 (0.6%)47 (5.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99912 (1.5%)34 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4997 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)81 (10.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4997 (0.9%)52 (6.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99925 (3.1%)18 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99926 (3.2%)205 (25.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99949 (6.1%)28 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99935 (4.3%)25 (3.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99944 (5.4%)22 (2.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99913 (1.6%)5 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999129 (16.0%)53 (6.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99931 (3.8%)8 (1.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999107 (13.3%)21 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999164 (20.3%)82 (10.2%)
$100,000+94 (11.7%)62 (7.7%)
Total807 (100.0%)800 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Dennis

Average earnings in West Dennis are $51,744 for men and $29,821 for women, a difference of 42.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $31,061. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $33,375, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Dennis
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$51,789$25,000
College or Associate's Degree$31,061$28,304
Bachelor's Degree$47,404$33,375
Graduate Degree$68,750$0
Total$51,744$29,821

Family Income in West Dennis

Family Income Brackets in West Dennis

According to the West Dennis family income data, there are 206 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in West Dennis
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00060.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999121.6%
$25,000 to $34,999172.3%
$35,000 to $49,999709.3%
$50,000 to $74,99911515.3%
$75,000 to $99,999668.8%
$100,000 to $149,99912016.0%
$150,000 to $199,99920627.5%
$200,000+13818.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Dennis

3-person families (57 | 7.6%) account for the highest median family income in West Dennis with $128,250 per family, while 2-person families (539 | 71.9%) have the highest median income of $51,620 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Dennis
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families539 (71.9%)$103,239
3-Person Families57 (7.6%)$128,250
4-Person Families31 (4.1%)$0
5-Person Families101 (13.5%)$0
6-Person Families22 (2.9%)$71,964
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total750 (100.0%)$140,606

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Dennis

The median family income in West Dennis is $140,606, with families comprising 3+ earners (166) having the highest median family income of $170,866, while families with no earners (181) have the lowest median family income of $64,196, accounting for 22.1% and 24.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Dennis
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners181 (24.1%)$64,196
1 Earner228 (30.4%)$157,250
2 Earners175 (23.3%)$104,511
3+ Earners166 (22.1%)$170,866
Total750 (100.0%)$140,606

Household Income in West Dennis

Household Income Brackets in West Dennis

With 223 households falling in the category, the $150,000 to $199,999 income range is the most frequent in West Dennis, accounting for 17.1% of all households. In contrast, only 46 households (3.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Dennis
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000463.5%
$10,000 to $14,999876.7%
$15,000 to $24,999816.2%
$25,000 to $34,999634.8%
$35,000 to $49,99914110.8%
$50,000 to $74,99919414.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991269.7%
$100,000 to $149,99918113.9%
$150,000 to $199,99922317.1%
$200,000+16212.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Dennis

The median household income in West Dennis is $82,955, with the highest median household income of $83,409 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 464 households (35.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 101 households (7.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Dennis
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years101 (7.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years106 (8.1%)$76,875
45 to 64 Years464 (35.6%)$83,409
65+ Years633 (48.5%)$64,792
Total1,304 (100.0%)$82,955

Poverty in West Dennis

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Dennis

With 8.0% poverty level for males and 5.6% for females among the residents of West Dennis, 35 to 44 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 26 males (63.4%) and 26 females (13.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Dennis
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years26 (63.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years34 (13.4%)21 (13.0%)
55 to 64 Years24 (11.4%)17 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (4.8%)
75 Years and over18 (11.3%)26 (13.1%)
Total102 (8.0%)81 (5.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Dennis

According to the poverty statistics in West Dennis, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Dennis
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years4 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
15 Years94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years139 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years89 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years15 (36.6%)130 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years220 (86.6%)141 (87.0%)
55 to 64 Years186 (88.6%)258 (93.8%)
65 to 74 Years265 (100.0%)336 (95.2%)
75 Years and over142 (88.7%)172 (86.9%)
Total1,171 (92.0%)1,378 (94.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Dennis

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Dennis show that 1.9% or 10 of the total 512 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.1%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Dennis
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children475 (97.9%)10 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total502 (98.1%)10 (1.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Dennis

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Dennis
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Dennis

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Dennis
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in West Dennis

Employment by Class of Employer in West Dennis

Among the 1,431 employed individuals in West Dennis, private company employees (760 | 53.1%), not-for-profit organizations (392 | 27.4%), and self-employed (incorporated) (109 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Dennis
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees76053.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1097.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)845.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations39227.4%
Local Government Employees704.9%
State Government Employees120.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers40.3%
Total1,431100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Dennis

According to the labor force statistics for West Dennis, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,549), 58.5% or 1,491 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 25 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 64 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.8% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Dennis
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years12 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years329 (88.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years22 (56.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years148 (86.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years367 (88.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years159 (50.5%)14 (8.8%)
60 to 64 Years134 (78.8%)5 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years250 (40.5%)6 (2.4%)
75 Years and over5 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,491 (58.5%)25 (1.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Dennis

According to labor force statistics for West Dennis, 76.1% of individuals (894) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,175) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 19 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 78.1% or 339 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.4% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Dennis
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School16 (76.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma242 (76.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree339 (78.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher297 (73.7%)26 (6.4%)
Total894 (76.1%)25 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Dennis

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Dennis are Community & Social Service (188 | 12.8%), Management (164 | 11.2%), Education Instruction & Library (160 | 10.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75 | 5.1%), and Business & Financial (74 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Dennis

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Dennis, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (75.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (85.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Dennis
OccupationMaleFemale
Management89 (54.3%)75 (45.7%)
Business & Financial23 (31.1%)51 (68.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science55 (73.3%)20 (26.7%)
Computers & Mathematics9 (64.3%)5 (35.7%)
Architecture & Engineering46 (75.4%)15 (24.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 43 (22.9%)145 (77.1%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
Education Instruction & Library24 (15.0%)136 (85.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating11 (16.9%)54 (83.1%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Total (Category)221 (39.1%)345 (61.0%)
Total (Overall)710 (48.5%)755 (51.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Dennis are Cleaning & Maintenance (140 | 9.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (105 | 7.2%), Healthcare Support (98 | 6.7%), and Personal Care & Service (43 | 2.9%).
Services Occupations in West Dennis

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Dennis, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (40.9%), Personal Care & Service (39.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (37.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (62.9%), and Personal Care & Service (60.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Dennis
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support5 (5.1%)93 (94.9%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving43 (40.9%)62 (59.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance52 (37.1%)88 (62.9%)
Personal Care & Service17 (39.5%)26 (60.5%)
Total (Category)117 (30.3%)269 (69.7%)
Total (Overall)710 (48.5%)755 (51.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Dennis are Office & Administration (74 | 5.1%), and Sales & Related (52 | 3.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Dennis

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Dennis
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related27 (51.9%)25 (48.1%)
Office & Administration7 (9.5%)67 (90.5%)
Total (Category)34 (27.0%)92 (73.0%)
Total (Overall)710 (48.5%)755 (51.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Dennis are Construction & Extraction (163 | 11.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (111 | 7.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (16 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Dennis

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Dennis
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)290 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)710 (48.5%)755 (51.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Dennis are Transportation (51 | 3.5%), and Material Moving (46 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Dennis

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Dennis
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation7 (13.7%)44 (86.3%)
Material Moving41 (89.1%)5 (10.9%)
Total (Category)48 (49.5%)49 (50.5%)
Total (Overall)710 (48.5%)755 (51.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Dennis

Employment Industries in West Dennis

The major employment industries in West Dennis include Health Care & Social Assistance (294 | 20.1%), Construction (189 | 12.9%), Retail Trade (148 | 10.1%), Administrative & Support (143 | 9.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (116 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in West Dennis

Employment Industries by Sex in West Dennis

The West Dennis industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (96.3%), and Finance & Insurance (86.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Dennis
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction159 (84.1%)30 (15.9%)
Manufacturing8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
Wholesale Trade32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade88 (59.5%)60 (40.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing13 (30.9%)29 (69.1%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Information9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance4 (13.3%)26 (86.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)
Professional & Scientific60 (60.6%)39 (39.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support138 (96.5%)5 (3.5%)
Educational Services24 (34.8%)45 (65.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11 (3.7%)283 (96.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation31 (37.3%)52 (62.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services49 (42.2%)67 (57.8%)
Public Administration41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total710 (48.5%)755 (51.5%)

Education in West Dennis

School Enrollment in West Dennis

The most common levels of schooling among the 358 students in West Dennis are college / undergraduate (153 | 42.7%), high school (118 | 33.0%), and elementary school (38 | 10.6%).
School Enrollment in West Dennis
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School3810.6%
Middle School349.5%
High School11833.0%
College / Undergraduate15342.7%
Graduate / Professional154.2%
Total358100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Dennis

Out of a total of 358 students who are enrolled in schools in West Dennis, 7 (2.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 351 (98.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (5.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 38 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Dennis
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds126 (94.7%)7 (5.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total351 (98.0%)7 (2.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Dennis

Business (188 | 19.8%), engineering (145 | 15.2%), education (125 | 13.1%), liberal arts & history (103 | 10.8%), and science & technology (64 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 952 individuals in West Dennis who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Dennis
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics282.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural505.2%
Physical & Health Sciences242.5%
Psychology444.6%
Social Sciences384.0%
Engineering14515.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology646.7%
Business18819.8%
Education12513.1%
Literature & Languages525.5%
Liberal Arts & History10310.8%
Visual & Performing Arts242.5%
Communications222.3%
Arts & Humanities454.7%
Total952100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Dennis

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Dennis

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Dennis are males with 2 vehicles (284, accounting for 40.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (259, making up 38.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Dennis
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle11 (1.6%)9 (1.2%)
1 Vehicle65 (9.3%)138 (18.9%)
2 Vehicles284 (40.6%)259 (35.4%)
3 Vehicles31 (4.4%)67 (9.2%)
4 Vehicles28 (4.0%)23 (3.2%)
5 or more Vehicles281 (40.1%)235 (32.2%)
Total700 (100.0%)731 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Dennis

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Dennis are 10 to 14 minutes (377 commuters, 30.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (298 commuters, 24.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (175 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in West Dennis
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes252.1%
5 to 9 Minutes604.9%
10 to 14 Minutes37730.8%
15 to 19 Minutes29824.4%
20 to 24 Minutes17514.3%
25 to 29 Minutes836.8%
30 to 34 Minutes816.6%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes504.1%
45 to 59 Minutes201.6%
60 to 89 Minutes332.7%
90 or more Minutes201.6%

Commute Time by Sex in West Dennis

The most common commute times in West Dennis are 15 to 19 minutes (193 commuters, 30.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (253 commuters, 43.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Dennis
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)25 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes45 (7.0%)15 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes124 (19.4%)253 (43.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes193 (30.2%)105 (18.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes119 (18.6%)56 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes22 (3.5%)61 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes22 (3.5%)59 (10.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes50 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes15 (2.4%)5 (0.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes33 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes15 (2.4%)5 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Dennis

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Dennis are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (142, 22.3%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (141, 24.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Dennis
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM142 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM19 (3.0%)5 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14 (2.2%)5 (0.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM101 (15.8%)26 (4.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM67 (10.5%)70 (12.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM89 (14.0%)46 (7.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM48 (7.5%)114 (19.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM80 (12.5%)22 (3.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)141 (24.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM66 (10.3%)70 (12.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM7 (1.1%)17 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5 (0.8%)21 (3.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)43 (7.4%)
Total638 (100.0%)584 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Dennis

Occupancy by Ownership in West Dennis

Of the total 1,304 dwellings in West Dennis, owner-occupied units account for 971 (74.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 333 (25.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Dennis
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units97174.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units33325.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,304100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Dennis

Occupancy by Household Size in West Dennis
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household51039.1%
2-Person Household57043.7%
3-Person Household554.2%
4+ Person Household16913.0%
Total Housing Units1,304100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Dennis

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Dennis
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household317 (62.2%)193 (37.8%)
2-Person Household507 (88.9%)63 (11.1%)
3-Person Household42 (76.4%)13 (23.6%)
4+ Person Household105 (62.1%)64 (37.9%)
Total Housing Units971 (74.5%)333 (25.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Dennis

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Dennis
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9 (25.7%)26 (74.3%)
High School Diploma213 (61.2%)135 (38.8%)
College/Associate Degree222 (69.4%)98 (30.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher527 (87.7%)74 (12.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Dennis

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Dennis
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years16712.8%
35 to 44 Years403.1%
45 to 54 Years16112.3%
55 to 64 Years30323.2%
65 to 74 Years37728.9%
75 to 84 Years16512.7%
85 Years and Over917.0%
Total1,304100.0%

Housing Finances in West Dennis

Median Income by Occupancy in West Dennis

Median Income by Occupancy in West Dennis
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied971 (74.5%)$92,135
Renter-Occupied333 (25.5%)$55,282
Average1,304 (100.0%)$82,955

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Dennis

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Dennis
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (1.2%)25 (7.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)8 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99925 (2.6%)62 (18.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99944 (4.5%)8 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99929 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99925 (2.6%)38 (11.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999136 (14.0%)5 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999127 (13.1%)67 (20.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99996 (9.9%)31 (9.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999105 (10.8%)76 (22.8%)
$150,000 or more372 (38.3%)13 (3.9%)
Total971 (100.0%)333 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Dennis

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Dennis
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011 (1.1%)27 (8.1%)
$300 to $499178 (18.3%)59 (17.7%)
$500 to $799137 (14.1%)8 (2.4%)
$800 to $99989 (9.2%)23 (6.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499163 (16.8%)35 (10.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999109 (11.2%)145 (43.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49952 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999154 (15.9%)26 (7.8%)
$3,000 or more78 (8.0%)5 (1.5%)
Total971 (100.0%)333 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Dennis

Housing Structures in West Dennis

Housing Structures in West Dennis
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached86766.5%
Single Unit, Attached17713.6%
2 Unit Apartments544.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments80.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments604.6%
10 or more Apartments13810.6%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,304100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Dennis

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Dennis
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached790 (91.1%)77 (8.9%)
Single Unit, Attached153 (86.4%)24 (13.6%)
2 Unit Apartments19 (35.2%)35 (64.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9 (15.0%)51 (85.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)138 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total971 (74.5%)333 (25.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Dennis

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Dennis
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room6 (0.6%)18 (5.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms51 (5.2%)132 (39.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms162 (16.7%)120 (36.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms417 (42.9%)58 (17.4%)
8 or more Rooms335 (34.5%)5 (1.5%)
Total971 (100.0%)333 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Dennis

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Dennis
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas685 (70.6%)112 (33.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (1.0%)17 (5.1%)
Electricity72 (7.4%)148 (44.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene204 (21.0%)48 (14.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)8 (2.4%)
Total971 (100.0%)333 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Dennis

Household Vehicle Usage in West Dennis
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13 (1.3%)71 (21.3%)
1 Vehicle233 (24.0%)141 (42.3%)
2 Vehicles450 (46.3%)77 (23.1%)
3 or more Vehicles275 (28.3%)44 (13.2%)
Total971 (100.0%)333 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Dennis

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Dennis

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units447524
Median Property Value$429,700$561,300
Median Household Income$81,750$223
Monthly Housing Costs$599$78
Real Estate Taxes$2,467$38

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Dennis

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Dennis
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)14 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9995 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99934 (7.6%)80 (15.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999240 (53.7%)130 (24.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99975 (16.8%)155 (29.6%)
$750,000 to $999,99937 (8.3%)38 (7.2%)
$1,000,000 or more56 (12.5%)107 (20.4%)
Total447 (100.0%)524 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Dennis

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Dennis
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012 (2.7%)20 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99967 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (3.6%)31 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99943 (9.6%)9 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99974 (16.6%)93 (17.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (11.2%)53 (10.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99936 (8.1%)46 (8.8%)
$150,000 or more149 (33.3%)69 (13.2%)
Total447 (100.0%)524 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Dennis

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Dennis
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x23 (5.1%)111,667 (21,310.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x115 (25.7%)32 (6.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x36 (8.1%)85 (16.2%)
4.0x or more273 (61.1%)154 (29.4%)
Total447 (100.0%)524 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Dennis

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Dennis
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499125 (28.0%)4 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,499311 (69.6%)65 (12.4%)
Total447 (100.0%)524 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Dennis

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Dennis

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Dennis
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years174 (91.6%)16 (8.4%)
19 to 25 Years374 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years400 (96.2%)16 (3.8%)
55 to 64 Years463 (95.5%)22 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years618 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older358 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,678 (98.0%)54 (2.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Dennis

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Dennis
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen174 (91.6%)16 (8.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen374 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Dennis

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Dennis
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000232 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999286 (94.7%)16 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999375 (98.7%)5 (1.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999209 (88.9%)26 (11.1%)
$100,000 and over1,576 (99.6%)7 (0.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Dennis

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Dennis
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years162 (85.3%)63 (33.2%)
19 to 25 Years48 (12.8%)326 (87.2%)
25 to 34 Years13 (12.6%)90 (87.4%)
35 to 44 Years131 (76.6%)54 (31.6%)
45 to 54 Years232 (55.8%)210 (50.5%)
55 to 64 Years164 (33.8%)359 (74.0%)
65 to 74 Years589 (95.3%)423 (68.4%)
75 Years and over358 (100.0%)256 (71.5%)
Total1,697 (62.1%)1,798 (65.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Dennis

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Dennis
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years63 (12.5%)73 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years49 (18.5%)65 (18.4%)
75 Years and over103 (64.4%)89 (45.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Dennis

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Dennis: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)54 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years22 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over98 (61.3%)28 (14.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Dennis: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years18 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (9.4%)8 (4.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Dennis: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years45 (8.9%)49 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years4 (1.5%)42 (11.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Dennis: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (3.6%)58 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years15 (5.7%)65 (18.4%)
75 Years and over78 (48.7%)53 (26.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Dennis: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (3.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (4.0%)

Technology Access in West Dennis

Computing Device Access in West Dennis

Computing Device Access in West Dennis
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,06181.4%
Smartphone1,16689.4%
Tablet87166.8%
No Computing Device614.7%
Total1,304100.0%

Internet Access in West Dennis

Internet Access in West Dennis
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,08983.5%
Cellular Data Only906.9%
Satellite Internet382.9%
No Internet1259.6%
Total1,304100.0%

West Dennis Summary

History

West Dennis is a small town located in the southeastern corner of Massachusetts, in the county of Barnstable. It is situated on the south side of Cape Cod, and is bordered by the towns of Dennis, Yarmouth, and Brewster. The town was first settled in 1639, and was originally part of the town of Yarmouth. In 1793, the town was officially incorporated as West Dennis.
The town was originally a farming community, and the main crops were cranberries and potatoes. In the late 19th century, the town began to develop as a summer resort destination. The town was known for its beautiful beaches, and many wealthy families built large summer homes in the area. The town also became a popular spot for fishing, and the local economy was bolstered by the fishing industry.
In the early 20th century, the town began to develop as a year-round community. The town was home to several small businesses, including a general store, a post office, and a few restaurants. The town also had a small school, and a library.

Geography

West Dennis is located in the southeastern corner of Massachusetts, in the county of Barnstable. It is situated on the south side of Cape Cod, and is bordered by the towns of Dennis, Yarmouth, and Brewster. The town is located on the shores of Nantucket Sound, and is home to several beaches, including West Dennis Beach, Glendon Beach, and Sea Street Beach. The town is also home to several ponds, including Bass River Pond, Swan Pond, and Long Pond.
The town has a total area of 8.2 square miles, of which 7.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The town is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of town. The highest point in the town is located at the intersection of Old Wharf Road and Old Bass River Road, and is approximately 80 feet above sea level.

Economy

The economy of West Dennis is largely based on tourism and the fishing industry. The town is home to several beaches, which attract visitors from all over the region. The town is also home to several restaurants, which cater to both locals and tourists. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a general store, a post office, and a few restaurants.
The fishing industry is also an important part of the local economy. The town is home to several commercial fishing boats, which bring in a variety of seafood, including lobster, scallops, and clams. The town also has several marinas, which provide services to recreational boaters.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the town of West Dennis had a population of 4,845. The population was spread out, with 2,845 people (58.7%) over the age of 18, 1,845 people (38.2%) under the age of 18, and 155 people (3.2%) over the age of 65. The median age of the population was 43.7 years.
The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median household income in the town was $62,917, and the median family income was $76,250. The per capita income for the town was $32,917. About 4.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Dennis?
Total Population of West Dennis is 2,732.
What is the Total Male Population of West Dennis?
Total Male Population of West Dennis is 1,273.
What is the Total Female Population of West Dennis?
Total Female Population of West Dennis is 1,459.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Dennis?
There are 87.25 Males per 100 Females in West Dennis.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Dennis?
There are 114.61 Females per 100 Males in West Dennis.
What is the Median Population Age in West Dennis?
Median Population Age in West Dennis is 57.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Dennis
Average Family Size in West Dennis is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Dennis
Average Household Size in West Dennis is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Dennis?
Per Capita income in West Dennis is $57,302.
What is the Median Family Income in West Dennis?
Median Family Income in West Dennis is $140,606.
What is the Median Household income in West Dennis?
Median Household Income in West Dennis is $82,955.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Dennis?
Income or Wage Gap in West Dennis is 49.3%.
Women in West Dennis earn 50.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Dennis?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Dennis is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Dennis?
There are 1,491 People in the Labor Forcein in West Dennis.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Dennis?
58.5% of People are in the Labor Force in West Dennis.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Dennis?
Unemployment Rate in West Dennis is 1.7%.