Harwich Port, Massachusetts facts for kids
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Harwich Port, Massachusetts
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Augustus Snow House
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Three Harbors, One Port
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Location in Barnstable County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable |
| Town | Harwich |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.46 km2) |
| • Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,899 |
| • Density | 721.50/sq mi (278.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02646
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-29090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0615941 |
Harwich Port (sometimes spelled Harwichport) is a small, rich seaside town in Massachusetts, United States. It is located on the Nantucket Sound in a larger town called Harwich. Harwich Port is part of Barnstable County. It got its name from the port of Harwich in Essex, England.
In 2010, about 1,644 people lived here. Harwich Port is a popular place for vacations on Cape Cod. It is home to the Wychmere Beach Club and the Allen Harbor Yacht Club. A popular saying for the town is "Three Harbors, One Port." This refers to Saquatucket, Wychmere, and Allen Harbor, which are all found in Harwich Port. A well-known person from here is Bill O'Brien, a former coach for the Houston Texans American football team.
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Exploring Harwich Port's Location
Harwich Port is in the southeastern part of the town of Harwich. Its exact location is 41°40′5″N 70°4′9″W / 41.66806°N 70.06917°W. To the south, it touches the Nantucket Sound. To the west, it borders Northwest Harwich. Harwich Center is to its north, and East Harwich is to its northeast. The town of Chatham is to its east.
Two important harbors, Saquatucket and Wychmere Harbors, are inside Harwich Port. Allen Harbor is nearby and has a Harwich Port mailing address. However, it is actually located in the Northwest Harwich area.
Land and Water Areas
The United States Census Bureau says that Harwich Port covers a total area of about 9.0 square kilometers (2.88 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 6.8 square kilometers (2.63 square miles). The rest, about 2.2 square kilometers (0.25 square miles), is water. This means that about 24% of Harwich Port's total area is water.
Who Lives in Harwich Port?
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| 2020 | 1,899 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,809 people living in Harwich Port. These people lived in 1,000 households. About 485 of these households were families. The population density was about 265.6 people per square kilometer. There were 2,279 housing units, with about 334.6 units per square kilometer.
Most of the people living in Harwich Port in 2000 were White (97.73%). A small number were African American (0.61%), Native American (0.11%), or Asian (0.06%). Some people were from other races (0.77%), and 0.72% were from two or more races. About 0.66% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. During the summer, the number of people in Harwich Port almost doubles because many tourists come to visit.
Households and Families
Out of the 1,000 households, about 10.7% had children under 18 living with them. About 41.4% of households were married couples living together. About 6.5% had a female head of household with no husband present. More than half, 51.4%, were not families.
Almost half of all households (46.9%) were made up of single individuals. About 29.7% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 1.79 people in each household and 2.49 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population in Harwich Port is spread out across different age groups. About 11.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 3.6% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 18.5% of the population. Those between 45 and 64 years old were 25.4%. The largest group, 41.1%, were 65 years old or older. The average age in Harwich Port was 58 years. For every 100 females, there were about 74.1 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 71.9 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Harwich Port was $29,583. For families, the average income was $45,385. Males earned an average of $31,250, while females earned an average of $33,229. The average income per person in the town was $25,085. About 9.9% of families and 14.6% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 44.1% of those under 18 and 6.7% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Harwich Port (Massachusetts) para niños
