Ware, MA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Ware

Neighborhood

Hampshire, MA

Ware Millyard Historic District

Church Street Historic District / West Ware

Tenneyville / Blanchardville

Marks Garrison / West Brookfield Center Historic District

Duckville / Meadowbrook Green

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

Demographics of Ware

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.4%

Households with Children

33.1%

School Enrollment K-12

574

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 17.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.9%
Working Age (35-54): 24.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.3%
Seniors (65+): 17.4%

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: 10.6%
High School / GED: 42.5%
Some College or Associate's: 31.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.4%

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: 13.2%
Single Parents: 19.9%
Couples & Adults: 26.3%
Living Alone: 40.6%

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: 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 5.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.0%
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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 0.0%
Puerto Rican: 78.5%
Cuban: 0.3%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 2.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 33.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 66.7%

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

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 22.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.3%
Caribbean: 32.3%
Other Black: 44.9%

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: 79.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

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: 94.5%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 3.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
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: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 11.4%
College / Graduate: 3.8%
Not Enrolled: 74.4%

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