Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Northwest Harwich
Census-designated place
Location in Barnstable County and the state of Massachusetts.
Country	United States
State	Massachusetts
County	Barnstable
Town	Harwich
Area
• Total	9.15 sq mi (23.71 km2)
• Land	7.98 sq mi (20.68 km2)
• Water	1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2)
Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,296
• Density	538.14/sq mi (207.79/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	02671, 02645, 02639
FIPS code	25-49700
GNIS feature ID	2378190

Northwest Harwich is a special area in the town of Harwich, located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for gathering population data.

In 2010, about 3,929 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 4,296. Northwest Harwich includes several smaller areas, or villages, such as West Harwich, North Harwich, and Pleasant Lake.

Exploring Northwest Harwich's Location

Northwest Harwich covers the entire western part of the town of Harwich. It shares borders with other CDPs in Harwich, like East Harwich to the north, Harwich Center in the middle, and Harwich Port to the south.

Water and Land Features

To the south of Northwest Harwich, you'll find Nantucket Sound, which is a body of water. The towns of Dennis are to the west and Brewster are to the north.

The total area of Northwest Harwich is about 24.8 square kilometers (or 9.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 20.7 square kilometers (8.0 square miles), is land. The rest, about 4.1 square kilometers (1.6 square miles), is water.

Who Lives in Northwest Harwich?

Northwest Harwich is home to many people and families.

Population Changes Over Time

The population of Northwest Harwich has changed over the years:

• In 2000, there were 4,001 people living in Northwest Harwich.
• By 2010, the population was 3,929.
• In 2020, the population increased to 4,296.

Community Life and Households

In 2000, there were 1,608 households in Northwest Harwich. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 1,093 of these were families.

• About 25% of households had children under 18 living with them.
• Many households (about 55%) were married couples living together.
• About 26% of all households were individuals living alone.
• About 14% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.

The average household had about 2.32 people, and the average family had about 2.80 people.

Age Groups in the Community

The people in Northwest Harwich come from all age groups:

• About 19.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
• About 29.1% of the population was 65 years old or older.
• The median age in 2000 was 47 years old. This means half the people were younger than 47 and half were older.

Villages within Northwest Harwich

Northwest Harwich includes several distinct villages, each with its own character.

West Harwich: A Busy Village

West Harwich is the main populated area within Northwest Harwich. It's located along Massachusetts Route 28, a major road. This village has many places to shop, different types of homes, and vacation rentals.

• Schools: Holy Trinity School, which serves students in grades 5–8, is located here. Younger children in West Harwich can attend Harwich Elementary School in Harwich Center.
• Summer Fun: During the summer, West Harwich becomes very lively and is one of the most populated areas in Harwich and the nearby town of Dennis.

North Harwich and Pleasant Lake: Quieter Areas

North Harwich and Pleasant Lake are less crowded than West Harwich.

• North Harwich: This area has seen some new businesses and many new homes built over the last 10 to 15 years.
• Pleasant Lake: This village has mostly stayed the same and is one of the quieter, less known villages in Harwich.

See also

In Spanish: Northwest Harwich (Massachusetts) para niños