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02571

Wareham, MA

Total Population
10,530
Median Household Income
$82,591
Median Home Value
$407,300
Median Rent
$1,332

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$82,591
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$407,300
101.6% above state median
Rent
$1,332
100% above state median
Median Age
54.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Wareham, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

28.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 54.9 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 6.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Low poverty rate of 4.1%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$82,591
+9.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.15 people

Total Households
4,788
Family Households
47.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
34.4%
#2 Industry
Construction
22.3%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.7%
Total Employed Residents:2,892

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.9%
41 workers
Public Transit
1.0%
47 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,583
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.4%
5,115 employed
Labor Force
5,477
362 unemployed
Median Age
54.9 years
Per Capita Income
$44,842
Poverty Rate
4.1%

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