South Harwich, MA

Neighborhood

Demographics of South Harwich

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

56.4%

Households with Children

13.8%

School Enrollment K-12

139

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.4%
School Age (5-17): 8.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.7%
Working Age (35-54): 15.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.4%
Seniors (65+): 39.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.2%
High School / GED: 18.1%
Some College or Associate's: 23.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 56.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.0%
Single Parents: 3.8%
Couples & Adults: 37.4%
Living Alone: 48.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 56.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 55.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 39.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.3%
Spanish: 0.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.7%
Elementary (1-4): 1.6%
Middle School (5-8): 1.9%
High School (9-12): 3.0%
College / Graduate: 2.0%
Not Enrolled: 90.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in South Harwich

West Chatham / Quitnesset

North Chatham / Chatham Port