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West Chatham (MA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of West Chatham, Massachusetts

StateMassachusetts
Land Area (mi²)2.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)568/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.28% (21)
Growth Since 202035.7% (437)
Rank in State195th
Rank in Country11972th

The population of West Chatham, MA in 2022 is estimated to be 1,661. This is an increase of 1.28% (21 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of West Chatham by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of West Chatham by Age

West Chatham Population Pyramid 2022
West Chatham Median Age
57.2
Total
57.3
Male
57.1
Female
West Chatham Sex Ratio
50.9%
623
Male
49.1%
601
Female
West Chatham Age Dependency Ratio
88.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
31
Child Dependency Ratio
West Chatham Adults
1,051
Adults
(493 of whom are seniors) in West Chatham.

Population of West Chatham by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of West Chatham

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 17.16%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 10.43%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 24.13%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Chatham

While the overall poverty rate of West Chatham is 17.16%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (24.13%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (10.43%).

Poverty Rate of West Chatham by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
4.55%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of West Chatham by Education

35%
Less Than 9th Grade
18.71%
High School
10.67%
Some College
11.08%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of West Chatham

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in West Chatham

The most common language spoken in West Chatham is English, with 94.41% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 5.59% of people speak Other Indo-European Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of West Chatham by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in West Chatham, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of West Chatham by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree33533.07%
Bachelors Degree33332.87%
Associates Degree515.03%
Some College999.77%
High School Graduate15515.3%
9th to 12th Grade262.57%
Less Than 9th Grade141.38%

Earnings Statistics of West Chatham by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$41,591

Average Earnings

$65,875

Average Male

$35,774

Average Female

Employment of West Chatham by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of West Chatham by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
46.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of West Chatham by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of West Chatham

Marriage Rates

  • 66.2%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 65.4%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 67.1%

    Female Marriage Rate

West Chatham Marriage

In West Chatham, 65.4% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of West Chatham

West Chatham Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

West Chatham Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
78.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of West Chatham by Type

2.53
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets