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Harwich, Massachusetts Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Population: 12,386. Estimated population in July 2024: 12,675 (+2.3% change)
Males: 5,672 (45.8%), Females: 6,714 (54.2%)

Barnstable County

Demographics

Median resident age: 48.8 years
Median household income: $41,552
Median house value: $183,000

Population by Race

Races in Harwich:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.8%)
  • Other race (2.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • Black (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

Ancestries: Irish (29.1%), English (25.5%), German (10.6%), Italian (9.0%), French (6.6%), Scottish (5.4%).

Elevation: 55 feet

Map of Harwich, MA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Harwich

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 32.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Harwich town

  • Never married: 19.2%
  • Now married: 59.6%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

3.0% Foreign born (1.9% Europe, 0.4% Latin America, 0.4% Asia, 0.3% North America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Harwich:

  • CAPE COD HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; HYANNIS, MA)
  • REHAB HOSP OF THE CAPE AND ISLANDS (about 26 miles; EAST SANDWICH, MA)
  • NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL (about 29 miles; NANTUCKET, MA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Harwich:

  • BARNSTABLE MUNI-BOARDMAN/POLANDO FIELD (about 14 miles; HYANNIS, MA; Abbreviation: HYA)
  • NANTUCKET MEMORIAL (about 31 miles; NANTUCKET, MA; Abbreviation: ACK)
  • MARTHAS VINEYARD (about 42 miles; VINEYARD HAVEN, MA; Abbreviation: MVY)

Other public-use airports nearest to Harwich:

  • CHATHAM MUNI (about 7 miles; CHATHAM, MA; Abbreviation: CQX)
  • CAPE COD (about 23 miles; MARSTON MILLS, MA; Abbreviation: 2B1)
  • PROVINCETOWN MUNI (about 28 miles; PROVINCETOWN, MA; Abbreviation: PVC)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Harwich:

  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-DARTMOUTH (about 64 miles; NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA; Full-time enrollment: 6,071)
  • BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE (about 66 miles; BRIDGEWATER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 6,843)
  • MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 70 miles; BROCKTON, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,161)
  • BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; FALL RIVER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,497)
  • QUINCY COLLEGE (about 75 miles; QUINCY, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,528)
  • STONEHILL COLLEGE (about 75 miles; EASTON, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
  • BABSON COLLEGE (about 78 miles; WELLESLEY, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,659)

Schools

Public high schools in Harwich:

  • CAPE COD REGION VOC TECH (Students: 699; Location: PLEASANT LAKE AVENUE; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • HARWICH HIGH (Students: 427; Location: 75 OAK STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Harwich:

  • HARWICH ELEMENTARY (Students: 582; Location: 263 SOUTH STREET; Grades: PK – 04)
  • HARWICH MIDDLE (Students: 513; Location: 204 SISSON RD; Grades: 05 – 08)

Libraries

Library in Harwich:

  • BROOKS FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $451,988; Location: 739 MAIN STREET; 48,846 books; 2,126 audio materials; 1,352 video materials; 237 serial subscriptions)

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