West Wareham, MA

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West Wareham Overview

2,605
TOTAL POPULATION
1,029
MALE POPULATION
1,576
FEMALE POPULATION
65.29
MALES / 100 FEMALES
153.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
58.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,046
PER CAPITA INCOME
$53,967
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,771
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,162
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Wareham Zip Codes

West Wareham Area Codes

Race in West Wareham

The most populous races in West Wareham are White / Caucasian (2,167 | 83.2%), Two or more Races (280 | 10.7%), and Black / African American (96 | 3.7%).
Race in West Wareham
Race# Population% Population
Asian80.3%
Black / African American963.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino170.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,16783.2%
Two or more Races28010.7%
Some other Race542.1%
Total2,605100.0%

Ancestry in West Wareham

The most populous ancestries reported in West Wareham are English (486 | 18.7%), Irish (479 | 18.4%), French (267 | 10.2%), Cape Verdean (234 | 9.0%), and Subsaharan African (234 | 9.0%), together accounting for 65.3% of all West Wareham residents.
Ancestry in West Wareham
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2057.9%
Armenian682.6%
Blackfeet130.5%
Cape Verdean2349.0%
English48618.7%
European281.1%
French26710.2%
French Canadian692.6%
German441.7%
Irish47918.4%
Italian1857.1%
Laotian190.7%
Norwegian793.0%
Polish542.1%
Portuguese1023.9%
Puerto Rican170.6%
Russian180.7%
Scotch-Irish642.5%
Scottish883.4%
Subsaharan African2349.0%
Swedish1907.3%
Welsh170.6%
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Immigrants in West Wareham

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Wareham came from Europe (73 | 2.8%), Portugal (55 | 2.1%), Southern Europe (55 | 2.1%), Northern Europe (18 | 0.7%), and Azores (14 | 0.5%), together accounting for 8.3% of all West Wareham residents.
Immigrants in West Wareham
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia80.3%
Azores140.5%
Europe732.8%
Indonesia80.3%
Northern Europe180.7%
Portugal552.1%
South Eastern Asia80.3%
Southern Europe552.1%
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Sex and Age in West Wareham

Sex and Age in West Wareham

The most populous age groups in West Wareham are 65 to 69 Years (113 | 11.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (241 | 15.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Wareham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (0.9%)10 (0.6%)
5 to 9 Years82 (8.0%)119 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Years77 (7.5%)16 (1.0%)
15 to 19 Years38 (3.7%)67 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years20 (1.9%)50 (3.2%)
25 to 29 Years75 (7.3%)95 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years109 (10.6%)197 (12.5%)
35 to 39 Years30 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years39 (3.8%)38 (2.4%)
45 to 49 Years19 (1.8%)14 (0.9%)
50 to 54 Years11 (1.1%)81 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years70 (6.8%)134 (8.5%)
60 to 64 Years88 (8.6%)241 (15.3%)
65 to 69 Years113 (11.0%)99 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years58 (5.6%)112 (7.1%)
75 to 79 Years84 (8.2%)173 (11.0%)
80 to 84 Years57 (5.5%)115 (7.3%)
85 Years and over50 (4.9%)15 (0.9%)
Total1,029 (100.0%)1,576 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Wareham

Median Family Size in West Wareham

Median Family Size in West Wareham
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple401 (47.8%)2.73
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother438 (52.2%)2.22
Total Families839 (100.0%)2.47

Median Household Size in West Wareham

Median Household Size in West Wareham
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple401 (33.5%)2.76
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother438 (36.6%)2.57
Non-family359 (30.0%)1.04
Total Households1,198 (100.0%)2.17

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Wareham

Out of a total of 1,198 households in West Wareham, 839 (70.0%) are family households, while 359 (30.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 432, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 345.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Wareham
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-345 (28.8%)
2-Person Households432 (36.1%)14 (1.2%)
3-Person Households241 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households122 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households44 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total839 (70.0%)359 (30.0%)

Female Fertility in West Wareham

Fertility by Age in West Wareham

Average fertility rate in West Wareham is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 385.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Wareham
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 years20 (100.0%)385.0
Total20 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Wareham

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Wareham
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%)20 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in West Wareham

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Wareham
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 Degree20 (100.0%)153.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total20 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Wareham

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Wareham
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%)20 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)

Income in West Wareham

Income Overview in West Wareham

Per Capita Income in West Wareham is $32,046, while median incomes of families and households are $53,967 and $52,771 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,605$32,046
Median Family Income839$53,967
Mean Family Income839$79,289
Median Household Income1,198$52,771
Mean Household Income1,198$69,552
Income Deficit839$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,60532.41%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,60567.59¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,6050.49

Earnings by Sex in West Wareham

Average Earnings in West Wareham are $35,945, $42,868 for men and $28,973 for women, a difference of 32.4%.
Earnings by Sex in West Wareham
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male495 (41.4%)$42,868
Female701 (58.6%)$28,973
Total1,196 (100.0%)$35,945

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Wareham

The most common earnings brackets in West Wareham are $100,000+ for men (75 | 15.1%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (108 | 15.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Wareham
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less40 (8.1%)64 (9.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49913 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99918 (3.6%)34 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49949 (9.9%)9 (1.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99930 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)49 (7.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)72 (10.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99929 (5.9%)106 (15.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9996 (1.2%)28 (4.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99920 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99940 (8.1%)72 (10.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99917 (3.4%)15 (2.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99918 (3.6%)108 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99921 (4.2%)14 (2.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)62 (8.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99962 (12.5%)17 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99957 (11.5%)37 (5.3%)
$100,000+75 (15.1%)14 (2.0%)
Total495 (100.0%)701 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Wareham

Average earnings in West Wareham are $45,625 for men and $35,603 for women, a difference of 22.0%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $41,250, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $41,250. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $45,055, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $35,491.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Wareham
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$41,250$45,055
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$45,625$35,603

Family Income in West Wareham

Family Income Brackets in West Wareham

According to the West Wareham family income data, there are 276 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in West Wareham
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000617.3%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999313.7%
$25,000 to $34,99910612.6%
$35,000 to $49,99915418.4%
$50,000 to $74,99927632.9%
$75,000 to $99,999617.3%
$100,000 to $149,999617.3%
$150,000 to $199,999141.7%
$200,000+758.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Wareham

4-person families (81 | 9.7%) account for the highest median family income in West Wareham with $250,001 per family, while 4-person families (81 | 9.7%) have the highest median income of $62,500 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Wareham
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families569 (67.8%)$52,533
3-Person Families154 (18.4%)$70,385
4-Person Families81 (9.7%)$250,001
5-Person Families35 (4.2%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total839 (100.0%)$53,967

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Wareham

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Wareham
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners172 (20.5%)$26,038
1 Earner452 (53.9%)$53,599
2 Earners178 (21.2%)$0
3+ Earners37 (4.4%)$116,094
Total839 (100.0%)$53,967

Household Income in West Wareham

Household Income Brackets in West Wareham

With 352 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in West Wareham, accounting for 29.4% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (1.2%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Wareham
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00012910.8%
$10,000 to $14,999171.4%
$15,000 to $24,99915512.9%
$25,000 to $34,999605.0%
$35,000 to $49,99922418.7%
$50,000 to $74,99935229.4%
$75,000 to $99,999524.3%
$100,000 to $149,99912010.0%
$150,000 to $199,999141.2%
$200,000+756.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Wareham

The median household income in West Wareham is $52,771, with the highest median household income of $54,794 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 249 households (20.8%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Wareham
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years249 (20.8%)$54,794
45 to 64 Years462 (38.6%)$54,643
65+ Years487 (40.6%)$43,408
Total1,198 (100.0%)$52,771

Poverty in West Wareham

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Wareham

With 6.9% poverty level for males and 13.0% for females among the residents of West Wareham, 15 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (100.0%) and 10 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Wareham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
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 Years20 (100.0%)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%)55 (18.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)20 (52.6%)
45 to 54 Years2 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years17 (10.8%)31 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)43 (20.4%)
75 Years and over32 (16.8%)46 (15.2%)
Total71 (6.9%)205 (13.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Wareham

According to the poverty statistics in West Wareham, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 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 Wareham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years82 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years77 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years25 (100.0%)50 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years184 (100.0%)237 (81.2%)
35 to 44 Years69 (100.0%)18 (47.4%)
45 to 54 Years28 (93.3%)95 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years141 (89.2%)344 (91.7%)
65 to 74 Years171 (100.0%)168 (79.6%)
75 Years and over159 (83.3%)257 (84.8%)
Total958 (93.1%)1,371 (87.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Wareham

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Wareham show that 8.0% or 32 of the total 401 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.6%, comprising of 32 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 Wareham
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children338 (91.3%)32 (8.6%)
1 or 2 Children31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total369 (92.0%)32 (8.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Wareham

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Wareham
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)29 (7.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)29 (6.6%)

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

The poverty data for West Wareham shows that 32 of the married-couple family households (8.0%) and 29 of the single-parent households (6.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (8.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 household (7.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Wareham
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children32 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)29 (7.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (8.0%)29 (6.6%)

Employment Characteristics in West Wareham

Employment by Class of Employer in West Wareham

Among the 1,084 employed individuals in West Wareham, private company employees (768 | 70.9%), not-for-profit organizations (139 | 12.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (57 | 5.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Wareham
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees76870.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)504.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)575.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations13912.8%
Local Government Employees262.4%
State Government Employees444.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,084100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Wareham

According to the labor force statistics for West Wareham, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,205), 52.7% or 1,162 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 65 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 18 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.5% or 45 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Wareham
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years170 (100.0%)45 (26.5%)
30 to 34 Years226 (73.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years65 (60.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years53 (42.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years128 (62.7%)20 (15.6%)
60 to 64 Years211 (64.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years156 (40.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over66 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,162 (52.7%)65 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Wareham

According to labor force statistics for West Wareham, 68.7% of individuals (853) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,241) are in the labor force, with 7.6% or 65 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 75.7% or 564 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.5% or 65 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Wareham
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma564 (75.7%)86 (11.5%)
College / Associate Degree190 (56.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher99 (63.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total853 (68.7%)94 (7.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Wareham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Wareham are Community & Social Service (91 | 8.3%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (91 | 8.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (82 | 7.5%), Computers & Mathematics (64 | 5.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (64 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Wareham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Wareham, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Wareham
OccupationMaleFemale
Management32 (69.6%)14 (30.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)91 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)91 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)114 (38.4%)183 (61.6%)
Total (Overall)478 (43.5%)620 (56.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Wareham are Personal Care & Service (91 | 8.3%), Healthcare Support (75 | 6.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (37 | 3.4%), Security & Protection (28 | 2.5%), and Law Enforcement (28 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in West Wareham

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Wareham, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (82.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Wareham
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support13 (17.3%)62 (82.7%)
Security & Protection28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)91 (100.0%)
Total (Category)78 (31.5%)170 (68.5%)
Total (Overall)478 (43.5%)620 (56.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Wareham are Sales & Related (192 | 17.5%), and Office & Administration (68 | 6.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Wareham

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Wareham
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related20 (10.4%)172 (89.6%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
Total (Category)20 (7.7%)240 (92.3%)
Total (Overall)478 (43.5%)620 (56.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Wareham are Construction & Extraction (100 | 9.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (30 | 2.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Wareham

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Wareham
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)478 (43.5%)620 (56.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Wareham are Transportation (106 | 9.7%), Material Moving (46 | 4.2%), and Production (11 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Wareham

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Wareham
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation88 (83.0%)18 (17.0%)
Material Moving37 (80.4%)9 (19.6%)
Total (Category)136 (83.4%)27 (16.6%)
Total (Overall)478 (43.5%)620 (56.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Wareham

Employment Industries in West Wareham

The major employment industries in West Wareham include Retail Trade (272 | 24.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (183 | 16.7%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (111 | 10.1%), Manufacturing (109 | 9.9%), and Professional & Scientific (82 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in West Wareham

Employment Industries by Sex in West Wareham

The West Wareham industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Wareham
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing92 (84.4%)17 (15.6%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade71 (26.1%)201 (73.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing29 (61.7%)18 (38.3%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Information64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing40 (36.0%)71 (64.0%)
Professional & Scientific18 (22.0%)64 (78.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance42 (23.0%)141 (77.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration28 (75.7%)9 (24.3%)
Total478 (43.5%)620 (56.5%)

Education in West Wareham

School Enrollment in West Wareham

The most common levels of schooling among the 392 students in West Wareham are elementary school (216 | 55.1%), high school (100 | 25.5%), and college / undergraduate (60 | 15.3%).
School Enrollment in West Wareham
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School21655.1%
Middle School164.1%
High School10025.5%
College / Undergraduate6015.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total392100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Wareham

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Wareham
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total392 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Wareham

Business (103 | 43.3%), science & technology (36 | 15.1%), engineering (28 | 11.8%), literature & languages (24 | 10.1%), and social sciences (18 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 238 individuals in West Wareham who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Wareham
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences145.9%
Psychology156.3%
Social Sciences187.6%
Engineering2811.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3615.1%
Business10343.3%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages2410.1%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total238100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Wareham

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Wareham

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Wareham are males with 2 vehicles (179, accounting for 38.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (116, making up 28.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Wareham
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle48 (10.3%)214 (34.5%)
2 Vehicles179 (38.6%)116 (18.7%)
3 Vehicles127 (27.4%)186 (30.0%)
4 Vehicles110 (23.7%)104 (16.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total464 (100.0%)620 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Wareham

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Wareham are 30 to 34 minutes (265 commuters, 31.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (106 commuters, 12.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (105 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in West Wareham
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes263.1%
5 to 9 Minutes10512.5%
10 to 14 Minutes607.1%
15 to 19 Minutes10612.6%
20 to 24 Minutes101.2%
25 to 29 Minutes738.7%
30 to 34 Minutes26531.6%
35 to 39 Minutes546.4%
40 to 44 Minutes80.9%
45 to 59 Minutes758.9%
60 to 89 Minutes586.9%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in West Wareham

The most common commute times in West Wareham are 10 to 14 minutes (60 commuters, 18.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (236 commuters, 45.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Wareham
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)26 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes38 (11.7%)67 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes60 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes34 (10.5%)72 (14.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes10 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes29 (8.9%)44 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes29 (8.9%)236 (45.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes23 (7.1%)31 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (1.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes44 (13.5%)31 (6.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes58 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Wareham

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Wareham are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (81, 24.9%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (150, 29.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Wareham
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM20 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM67 (20.6%)10 (1.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM23 (7.1%)17 (3.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM81 (24.9%)18 (3.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM36 (11.1%)45 (8.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM29 (8.9%)19 (3.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)44 (8.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM20 (6.1%)26 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)150 (29.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)121 (23.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM49 (15.1%)24 (4.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)41 (8.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)515 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Wareham

Occupancy by Ownership in West Wareham

Of the total 1,198 dwellings in West Wareham, owner-occupied units account for 943 (78.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 255 (21.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Wareham
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units94378.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units25521.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,198100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Wareham

Occupancy by Household Size in West Wareham
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household34528.8%
2-Person Household44637.2%
3-Person Household24120.1%
4+ Person Household16613.9%
Total Housing Units1,198100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Wareham

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Wareham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household242 (70.1%)103 (29.9%)
2-Person Household294 (65.9%)152 (34.1%)
3-Person Household241 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units943 (78.7%)255 (21.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Wareham

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Wareham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School13 (37.1%)22 (62.9%)
High School Diploma479 (69.2%)213 (30.8%)
College/Associate Degree323 (94.2%)20 (5.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Wareham

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Wareham
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years21918.3%
35 to 44 Years302.5%
45 to 54 Years796.6%
55 to 64 Years38332.0%
65 to 74 Years22618.9%
75 to 84 Years21117.6%
85 Years and Over504.2%
Total1,198100.0%

Housing Finances in West Wareham

Median Income by Occupancy in West Wareham

Median Income by Occupancy in West Wareham
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied943 (78.7%)$46,875
Renter-Occupied255 (21.3%)$52,921
Average1,198 (100.0%)$52,771

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Wareham

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Wareham
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00089 (9.4%)5 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99925 (2.6%)10 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99917 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99954 (5.7%)64 (25.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99923 (2.4%)14 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99960 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999207 (22.0%)17 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999218 (23.1%)134 (52.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99952 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999120 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more78 (8.3%)11 (4.3%)
Total943 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Wareham

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Wareham
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30045 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49968 (7.2%)23 (9.0%)
$500 to $799254 (26.9%)61 (23.9%)
$800 to $99960 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499184 (19.5%)154 (60.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99987 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499210 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more35 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total943 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Wareham

Housing Structures in West Wareham

Housing Structures in West Wareham
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached41234.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments12910.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments443.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1189.9%
10 or more Apartments131.1%
Mobile Home / Other48240.2%
Total1,198100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Wareham

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Wareham
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached412 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments71 (55.0%)58 (45.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14 (31.8%)30 (68.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)118 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other446 (92.5%)36 (7.5%)
Total943 (78.7%)255 (21.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Wareham

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Wareham
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms53 (5.6%)18 (7.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms540 (57.3%)237 (92.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms287 (30.4%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms63 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total943 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Wareham

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Wareham
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas195 (20.7%)77 (30.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas89 (9.4%)102 (40.0%)
Electricity107 (11.4%)47 (18.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene489 (51.9%)29 (11.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels63 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total943 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Wareham

Household Vehicle Usage in West Wareham
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle14 (1.5%)27 (10.6%)
1 Vehicle209 (22.2%)201 (78.8%)
2 Vehicles450 (47.7%)27 (10.6%)
3 or more Vehicles270 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total943 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Wareham

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Wareham

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units508435
Median Property Value$184,800$366,500
Median Household Income$39,848$14
Monthly Housing Costs$723$35
Real Estate Taxes$2,986$109

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Wareham

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Wareham
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00052 (10.2%)17 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99979 (15.5%)30 (6.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999276 (54.3%)96 (22.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999101 (19.9%)180 (41.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)112 (25.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total508 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Wareham

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Wareham
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00095 (18.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99968 (13.4%)19 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99960 (11.8%)26 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999153 (30.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99968 (13.4%)54 (12.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)150 (34.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)52 (11.9%)
$150,000 or more64 (12.6%)120 (27.6%)
Total508 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Wareham

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Wareham
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x92 (18.1%)71,142 (16,354.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x45 (8.9%)64 (14.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x37 (7.3%)90 (20.7%)
4.0x or more296 (58.3%)138 (31.7%)
Total508 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Wareham

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Wareham
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80032 (6.3%)19 (4.4%)
$800 to $1,49924 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499129 (25.4%)9 (2.1%)
Total508 (100.0%)435 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Wareham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Wareham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Wareham
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years394 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years340 (78.9%)91 (21.1%)
35 to 44 Years107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years519 (97.4%)14 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years382 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older494 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,500 (96.0%)105 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Wareham

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Wareham
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen394 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Wareham

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Wareham
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000384 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999616 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999569 (84.4%)105 (15.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over801 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Wareham

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Wareham
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610 (52.6%)9 (47.4%)
6 to 18 Years236 (59.9%)158 (40.1%)
19 to 25 Years45 (37.5%)120 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years111 (25.8%)229 (53.1%)
35 to 44 Years52 (48.6%)55 (51.4%)
45 to 54 Years83 (66.4%)70 (56.0%)
55 to 64 Years320 (60.0%)369 (69.2%)
65 to 74 Years382 (100.0%)289 (75.6%)
75 Years and over494 (100.0%)407 (82.4%)
Total1,733 (66.5%)1,706 (65.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Wareham

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Wareham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (7.8%)10 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years70 (33.5%)175 (51.2%)
35 to 64 Years97 (37.7%)170 (33.5%)
65 to 74 Years28 (16.4%)14 (6.6%)
75 Years and over45 (23.6%)151 (49.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Wareham

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Wareham: <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 Years18 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years28 (16.4%)9 (4.3%)
75 Years and over32 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Wareham: <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 Years14 (5.4%)40 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years11 (6.4%)5 (2.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Wareham: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (7.8%)10 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years70 (33.5%)175 (51.2%)
35 to 64 Years66 (25.7%)101 (19.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (6.8%)121 (39.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Wareham: <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 Years45 (17.5%)133 (26.2%)
65 to 74 Years17 (9.9%)5 (2.4%)
75 Years and over13 (6.8%)121 (39.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Wareham: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (5.1%)64 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)15 (5.0%)

Technology Access in West Wareham

Computing Device Access in West Wareham

Computing Device Access in West Wareham
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop92777.4%
Smartphone88073.5%
Tablet62652.2%
No Computing Device15412.9%
Total1,198100.0%

Internet Access in West Wareham

Internet Access in West Wareham
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home91476.3%
Cellular Data Only1139.4%
Satellite Internet1149.5%
No Internet17114.3%
Total1,198100.0%

West Wareham Summary

Wareham is a town located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It is situated on the western shore of Buzzards Bay, approximately 50 miles south of Boston. The town is bordered by Marion to the northeast, Rochester to the southeast, and Bourne to the southwest. Wareham is part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area and is home to a population of approximately 21,000 people.

History

The area that is now Wareham was originally inhabited by the Wampanoag people. The town was first settled in 1678 by Europeans, who named it Agawam Plantation. The town was incorporated in 1739 and renamed Wareham. The town was named after Wareham, England, which was the hometown of the first settlers.
In the late 18th century, Wareham became a major shipbuilding center. The town was also home to several whaling and fishing fleets. During the 19th century, Wareham was a popular summer resort destination for wealthy Bostonians.

Geography

Wareham is located in southeastern Massachusetts, on the western shore of Buzzards Bay. The town is bordered by Marion to the northeast, Rochester to the southeast, and Bourne to the southwest. Wareham is approximately 50 miles south of Boston.
The town has a total area of 33.2 square miles, of which 28.2 square miles is land and 5.0 square miles is water. The town is located on the western shore of Buzzards Bay, and is home to several small islands, including Little Island, Great Island, and Round Island.

Economy

The economy of Wareham is largely based on tourism and retail. The town is home to several popular tourist attractions, including the Wareham Village Historic District, the Onset Bay Marina, and the Weweantic River. The town is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Wareham Forge, which produces metal products, and the Wareham Foundry, which produces cast iron products.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 21,822 people, 8,845 households, and 5,845 families residing in the town. The population density was 771.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the town was $25,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Wareham?
Total Population of West Wareham is 2,605.
What is the Total Male Population of West Wareham?
Total Male Population of West Wareham is 1,029.
What is the Total Female Population of West Wareham?
Total Female Population of West Wareham is 1,576.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Wareham?
There are 65.29 Males per 100 Females in West Wareham.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Wareham?
There are 153.16 Females per 100 Males in West Wareham.
What is the Median Population Age in West Wareham?
Median Population Age in West Wareham is 58.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Wareham
Average Family Size in West Wareham is 2.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Wareham
Average Household Size in West Wareham is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Wareham?
Per Capita income in West Wareham is $32,046.
What is the Median Family Income in West Wareham?
Median Family Income in West Wareham is $53,967.
What is the Median Household income in West Wareham?
Median Household Income in West Wareham is $52,771.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Wareham?
Income or Wage Gap in West Wareham is 32.4%.
Women in West Wareham earn 67.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Wareham?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Wareham is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Wareham?
There are 1,162 People in the Labor Forcein in West Wareham.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Wareham?
52.7% of People are in the Labor Force in West Wareham.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Wareham?
Unemployment Rate in West Wareham is 5.6%.