West Chatham, MA

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    2024 Population
    1,258
    US Senator
    Elizabeth Warren
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ed Markey
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    59.7
    4.48% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    22%
    21.2% 1-year increase
    2023 Median Household Income
    $135,199
    3.83% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $739,600
    0.471% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    543
    3.21% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in West Chatham, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.2% of the residents in West Chatham, MA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in West Chatham, MA was $739,600, and the homeownership rate was 83.8%.

    Most people in West Chatham, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in West Chatham, MA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    West Chatham, MA is home to a population of 1.26k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.71% of West Chatham, MA residents were born outside of the country (97 people).

    In 2024, there were 5.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (953 people) in West Chatham, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 169 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 120 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.2% of West Chatham, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in West Chatham, MA was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Chatham, MA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      953 ± 287
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      169 ± 152
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      120 ± 154
    1.27%
    Hispanic Population
    16 people

    In 2024, there were 5.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (953 people) in West Chatham, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 169 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 120 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.27% of the people in West Chatham, MA are hispanic (16 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in West Chatham, MA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Brazil
      108,593 ± 8,028 people
    2. Dominican Republic
      106,391 ± 7,947 people
    3. China
      103,416 ± 7,837 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was Brazil, the natal country of 108,593 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 106,391 and China with 103,416.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.71%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    97 people
    8.23%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    110 people

    As of 2024, 7.71% of West Chatham, MA residents (97 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Chatham, MA was 8.23%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      70 ± 55
    2. World War II
      13 ± 17
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      11 ± 23

    West Chatham, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.38 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in West Chatham, MA.

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    Health

    100% of the population of West Chatham, MA has health coverage, with 35.8% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 34.4% on Medicare, 9.94% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 130 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.4% under 18 years, 15% between 18 and 34 years, 28.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 42.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    0%
    Uninsured
    35.8%
    Employer Coverage
    19.9%
    Medicaid
    34.4%
    Medicare
    9.94%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Chatham, MA stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Chatham, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of West Chatham, MA employs 543 people. In 2024, the largest industries in West Chatham, MA were Accommodation & Food Services (172 people), Manufacturing (75 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (69 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($217,589), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($138,646), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($106,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    543
    2024 Value
    ± 191
    −3.21%
    1 Year decline
    ± 49.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Chatham, MA declined at a rate of −3.21%, from 561 employees to 543 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Chatham, MA, are Management Occupations (104 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (85 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (67 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Chatham, MA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    543
    2024 Value
    ± 191
    −3.21%
    1 Year decline
    ± 49.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Chatham, MA declined at a rate of −3.21%, from 561 employees to 543 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Chatham, MA, are Accommodation & Food Services (172 people), Manufacturing (75 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (69 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Chatham, MA, though some of these residents may live in West Chatham, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $86,553
    Median earning men ± $21,624
    $7,471
    Median earning women ± $61,686

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($106,167) and Construction ($78,929).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($103,693) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($5,632).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.61%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

    Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (61.2%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (36%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (1.48%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Massachusetts

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    Elizabeth Warren
    Senator from Massachusetts1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ed Markey
    Senator from Massachusetts2
    Assumed office on July 16, 2013
    Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/massachusetts-special-senate-election.html |title=Democrat Wins Special Election for Kerry's Senate Seat |work=The New York Times |date=June 25, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2020 |last1=Seelye |first1=Katharine Q. }}

    Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in West Chatham, MA was $739,600 in 2024, which is 2.22 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $743,100 to $739,600, a 0.471% decrease. The homeownership rate in West Chatham, MA is 83.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in West Chatham, MA have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Chatham, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $739,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$135,313
    $481
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$177

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Chatham, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Chatham, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    83.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 83.8% of the housing units in West Chatham, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 89.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Chatham, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $135,199
    Median Household Income
    ± $88,280
    574
    Number of Households
    ± 190

    In 2023, the median household income of the 574 households in West Chatham, MA grew to $135,199 from the previous year's value of $130,213.

    The following chart displays the households in West Chatham, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for West Chatham, MA is from Massachusetts.
    0.477
    2024 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
    0.478
    2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

    In 2024, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.306% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (65.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (20.1%)
    3. Public Transit (10.3%)

    In 2024, 65.6% of workers in West Chatham, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (10.3%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    20.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in West Chatham, MA have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in West Chatham, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in West Chatham, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in West Chatham, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Chatham, MA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Chatham, MA (277 out of 1.26k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Chatham, MA is Two Or More, followed by White and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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