Population 8,820 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Yarmouth
Household size in West Yarmouth
| Period | West Yarmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.03 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
West Yarmouth is a place of small households, averaging 2.14 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.03, even as the national average fell. Only 17 of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West Yarmouth
| Period | West Yarmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.6 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
West Yarmouth skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.0, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 12 of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West Yarmouth
| Period | West Yarmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in West Yarmouth (9.2%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West Yarmouth
Renters in West Yarmouth
| Period | West Yarmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.7% of households in West Yarmouth rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 40.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is down 6.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West Yarmouth
| Period | West Yarmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in West Yarmouth: 29.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West Yarmouth
| Period | West Yarmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in West Yarmouth run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Still, homes here are newer than in Massachusetts as a whole, where the median home dates to 1963. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West Yarmouth
| Period | West Yarmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,175 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,245 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,507 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,541 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$366 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Yarmouth costs $1,541 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Massachusetts as a whole ($1,860). Rent has climbed $366 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 44.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West Yarmouth
Bachelor's degrees in West Yarmouth
| Period | West Yarmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.8% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in West Yarmouth as nationally: 33.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in Massachusetts overall (47.2%). The share with a degree has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West Yarmouth
| Period | West Yarmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West Yarmouth is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Compared with other Massachusetts cities, though, West Yarmouth has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West Yarmouth
| Period | West Yarmouth | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in West Yarmouth is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West Yarmouth compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Yarmouth | 2.14 | 52.6 | 9.2% | 20.7% | 29.5% | 1974 | $1,541 | 33.4% | 92.7% | 5.5% |
| South Yarmouth | 2.07 | 55.9 | 8.2% | 21.8% | 31.3% | 1970 | $1,783 | 38.5% | 95.1% | 7.6% |
| Barnstable Town | 2.14 | 45.5 | 12.8% | 47.8% | 15.5% | 1977 | $1,758 | 30.3% | 89.7% | 3.0% |
| Yarmouth Port | 2.16 | 57.7 | 6.7% | 8.2% | 18.3% | 1980 | $1,993 | 53.8% | 97.0% | 3.2% |
| Barnstable | 2.53 | 52.2 | 4.1% | 9.9% | 27.2% | 1970 | $2,425 | 62.1% | 94.5% | 1.0% |
| West Dennis | 2.04 | 61.1 | 7.7% | 27.4% | 49.4% | 1965 | $1,760 | 42.9% | 95.0% | 1.0% |
| Hyannis Port | 1.90 | 68.1 | 13.7% | 10.6% | 64.4% | 1966 | $1,933 | 52.9% | 93.9% | 0.0% |
| South Dennis | 2.02 | 57.0 | 8.3% | 18.6% | 41.5% | 1973 | $1,773 | 41.9% | 97.2% | 2.1% |
| Dennis | 2.27 | 60.3 | 1.7% | 12.5% | 45.8% | 1976 | $1,165 | 49.0% | 98.6% | 2.2% |
| Dennis Port | 1.92 | 53.9 | 5.4% | 29.4% | 49.8% | 1966 | $1,439 | 41.8% | 97.1% | 10.0% |
| Centerville | 2.43 | 48.2 | 7.2% | 19.2% | 20.7% | 1976 | $2,318 | 39.5% | 96.8% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West Yarmouth. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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