Harwich town, Massachusetts
Harwich town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harwich town is a geographic entity located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,635. The land area covers 20.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 13,635 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 58.6 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,394 | ±251 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 10,272 | ±423 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,394 | ±251 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,878 | ±350 |
| Median Home Value | $658,600 | ±$25,872 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,017 | ±$738 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,966 | ±$12,559 |
| Per Capita Income | $64,329 | ±$4,651 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 656 | ±157 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,958 | ±447 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.3% | ±1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 13,620 (2024)
ID: 190440
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
732 MAIN ST, A, HARWICH MA 02645-2757
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GUS Population: 232,570 (2024)
ID: 166435
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 427, BARNSTABLE MA 02630-0427
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Harwich | 09-12 | Harwich, MA | |
| Regular School Harwich | PK-04 | Harwich, MA | |
| Regular School Harwich | 08-12 | Harwich, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Hyannis, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Hyannis, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-07 | Hyannis, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | East Harwich, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Centerville, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Chatham, MA | |
| 7 Nearby | 2-4 | HYANNIS, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cape Cod Community College
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College | 13.8 mi away | 2240 Iyannough Rd, West Barnstable, MA, 02668-1599 |
5083622131
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BROOKS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 739 MAIN STREET, HARWICH, MA, 02645 |
(508) 430-7562
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HARWICH PORT LIBRARY ASSOC.
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 49 LOWER BANK ST., HARWICH PORT, MA, 02646 |
(508) 432-3320
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SOUTH CHATHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 2559 MAIN STREET, SOUTH CHATHAM, MA, 02659 |
(508) 430-7989
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CHASE LIBRARY ASSOC., INC.
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 7 MAIN ST., WEST HARWICH, MA, 02671 |
(508) 432-2610
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DENNIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 5 HALL ST., DENNIS PORT, MA, 02639 |
(508) 760-6219
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BREWSTER LADIES' LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 1822 MAIN STREET, BREWSTER, MA, 02631 |
(508) 896-3913
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SOUTH DENNIS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 389 MAIN ST., SOUTH DENNIS, MA, 02660 |
(508) 394-8954
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JACOB SEARS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 23 CENTER ST., EAST DENNIS, MA, 02641 |
(508) 385-8151
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WEST DENNIS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 260 MAIN STREET, WEST DENNIS, MA, 02670 |
(508) 398-2050
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at W HARWICH, MA US, located 3.3 miles from Harwich town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.9° | 24.6° | 31.3° | 3.84" | — |
| February | 38.0° | 24.0° | 31.0° | 3.68" | — |
| March | 43.9° | 30.4° | 37.2° | 4.32" | — |
| April | 52.0° | 38.7° | 45.4° | 4.10" | — |
| May | 61.6° | 48.0° | 54.8° | 3.50" | — |
| June | 70.6° | 57.6° | 64.1° | 3.29" | — |
| July | 77.6° | 64.6° | 71.1° | 2.77" | — |
| August | 77.5° | 63.6° | 70.6° | 3.36" | — |
| September | 71.2° | 56.6° | 63.9° | 3.93" | — |
| October | 61.5° | 46.6° | 54.1° | 4.72" | — |
| November | 52.2° | 37.4° | 44.8° | 4.00" | — |
| December | 43.4° | 29.6° | 36.5° | 4.83" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich Center CDP | CDP | 0.4 mi | — |
| Harwich Port CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Northwest Harwich CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| East Harwich CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Dennis Port CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| South Dennis CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2500129020. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.