West Wareham, Massachusetts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Wareham, Massachusetts
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West Wareham School
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Location in Plymouth County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.80 sq mi (9.83 km2) |
| • Land | 3.73 sq mi (9.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,224 |
| • Density | 596.09/sq mi (230.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02576
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-78410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0614499 |
West Wareham is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's located in the town of Wareham, which is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. In 2020, about 2,224 people lived there.
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Where is West Wareham?
West Wareham is found at specific coordinates: 41.791007 degrees North and 70.750548 degrees West. You can see its exact spot on a map using these numbers.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, West Wareham covers a total area of about 9.8 square kilometers (3.8 square miles). Most of this area, about 9.6 square kilometers (3.7 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water. This means a small part of West Wareham is made up of water bodies.
Who Lives in West Wareham?
Let's look at the people who call West Wareham home. Information from the census helps us understand the community.
Population Numbers
In 2000, there were 1,908 people living in West Wareham. By 2010, the population grew to 2,064. The most recent count in 2020 showed 2,224 residents.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 830 households in West Wareham. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 523 were families. About 24.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 46.3%, were married couples living together.
Age Groups in West Wareham
The population in West Wareham includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 21.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 23.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in West Wareham was 43 years.
Understanding Income
The median income for a household in West Wareham in 2000 was $33,167. For families, the median income was $43,333. The per capita income (income per person) was $20,974. A small number of families and people were living below the poverty line, which means they had very low incomes. This included 3.4% of those under 18 and 16.9% of those 65 or older.
