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Weweantic, Massachusetts
Community notices
Community notices
Location in Plymouth County in Massachusetts
Location in Plymouth County in Massachusetts
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Plymouth
Area
 • Total 1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2)
 • Land 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
 • Water 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2)
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,109
 • Density 1,661.94/sq mi (641.85/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 25-78850
GNIS feature ID 1867311

Weweantic is a community in the town of Wareham, located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 2,109 people lived here.

What is Weweantic?

Weweantic is a community that is part of a larger town. It's not a separate city or town on its own. The United States Census Bureau defines it for counting purposes. This helps gather important information about where people live.

Where is Weweantic Located?

Weweantic is found in the state of Massachusetts. It's specifically in Plymouth County. The community is located at coordinates 41°44′29″N 70°44′21″W / 41.74139°N 70.73917°W / 41.74139; -70.73917. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

Size and Water Features

The total area of Weweantic is about 4.6 square kilometers (1.8 square miles). Most of this area is land, around 3.3 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). The rest, about 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 square miles), is water. This means a good part of Weweantic is covered by water.

Who Lives in Weweantic?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 2,109
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 1,903 people living in Weweantic. They lived in 730 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households were families.

Community Diversity

The people living in Weweantic come from different backgrounds. The community includes people who identify as White, African American, Native American, and Asian. There are also people from other races and those who identify with two or more races. A small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

Age Groups in Weweantic

The population in Weweantic includes people of all ages. About 24.7% of the people are under 18 years old. Around 6.8% are young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 27.9%, is between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 make up 25.5% of the population. Finally, about 15.1% of the residents are 65 years or older. The average age in Weweantic is 40 years.

Household Income

In 2000, the average income for a household in Weweantic was about $47,895 per year. For families, the average income was around $50,192 per year. These numbers show the general economic situation of the community.

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