Dennis Port, Massachusetts
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Dennis Port is a census-designated place
(CDP) in the town of Dennis in Barnstable County
, Cape Cod
, Massachusetts
. At the 2000 census, its population was 3,612.
The Swan River roughly demarcates Dennis Port's western border with West Dennis. The village of West Harwich
lies directly to Dennis Port's east, with the border demarcated by the median of Division Street. To the north of Dennis Port is South Dennis
. Like other villages along Nantucket Sound
, Dennis Port features warm-water beaches, like Haigis Beach, Sea Street Beach, and Glendon Road Beach. Many consider these among Cape Cod's most desirable for swimming and windsurfing
.
By U.S. standards, real estate prices in Dennis Port remain exorbitantly high. Housing stock consists mostly of World War II–era beach cottages built in the Cape Cod
architectural style, although many have been expanded or replaced with larger, more contemporary beach houses. Many streets in Dennis Port—particularly those south of Lower County Road, within 0.5 miles of the beaches—evoke the quaint ambiance of an early-20th century seasonal retreat. There are a great deal of hotels, cottage retreats, and businesses geared towards tourists.
Famous residents of Dennis Port include U.S. military hero Benjamin F. Baker
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 8.5 km² (3.3 mi²). 7.9 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (7.01%) is water.
of 2000, there were 3,612 people, 1,719 households, and 943 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 455.8/km² (1,181.3/mi²). There were 4,369 housing units at an average density of 551.3/km² (1,428.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.03% White, 4.90% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 1.74% from other races
, and 2.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.99% of the population.
There were 1,719 households out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples
living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.1% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.68.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 17.9% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,518, and the median income for a family was $41,525. Males had a median income of $36,568 versus $29,398 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $23,872. About 10.5% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.6% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.
villages.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in the town of Dennis in Barnstable County
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Barnstable County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, consisting of Cape Cod and associated islands. As of the 2010 census, the population was 216,902...
, Cape Cod
Cape Cod
Cape Cod, often referred to locally as simply the Cape, is a cape in the easternmost portion of the state of Massachusetts, in the Northeastern United States...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. At the 2000 census, its population was 3,612.
The Swan River roughly demarcates Dennis Port's western border with West Dennis. The village of West Harwich
West Harwich, Massachusetts
West Harwich is a village in the town of Harwich, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, United States. West Harwich makes most of the population in the Northwest Harwich Census-designated place.-Geography:West Harwich is located at ....
lies directly to Dennis Port's east, with the border demarcated by the median of Division Street. To the north of Dennis Port is South Dennis
South Dennis, Massachusetts
South Dennis is a census-designated place in the town of Dennis in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 3,679 at the 2000 census.-Geography:South Dennis is located at ....
. Like other villages along Nantucket Sound
Nantucket Sound
Nantucket Sound is a roughly triangular area of the Atlantic Ocean offshore from the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It is long and wide, and is enclosed by Cape Cod on the north, Nantucket on the south, and Martha's Vineyard on the west. Between Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard it is connected to the...
, Dennis Port features warm-water beaches, like Haigis Beach, Sea Street Beach, and Glendon Road Beach. Many consider these among Cape Cod's most desirable for swimming and windsurfing
Windsurfing
Windsurfing or sailboarding is a surface water sport that combines elements of surfing and sailing. It consists of a board usually two to four metres long, powered by the orthogonal effect of the wind on a sail. The rig is connected to the board by a free-rotating universal joint and comprises a...
.
By U.S. standards, real estate prices in Dennis Port remain exorbitantly high. Housing stock consists mostly of World War II–era beach cottages built in the Cape Cod
Cape Cod (house)
A Cape Cod cottage is a style of house originating in New England in the 17th century. It is traditionally characterized by a low, broad frame building, generally a story and a half high, with a steep, pitched roof with end gables, a large central chimney and very little ornamentation...
architectural style, although many have been expanded or replaced with larger, more contemporary beach houses. Many streets in Dennis Port—particularly those south of Lower County Road, within 0.5 miles of the beaches—evoke the quaint ambiance of an early-20th century seasonal retreat. There are a great deal of hotels, cottage retreats, and businesses geared towards tourists.
Famous residents of Dennis Port include U.S. military hero Benjamin F. Baker
Benjamin F. Baker
Benjamin F. Baker was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor.-Biography:...
.
Geography
Dennis Port is located at 41°39′50"N 70°8′12"W (41.663779, -70.136576).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 8.5 km² (3.3 mi²). 7.9 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (7.01%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 3,612 people, 1,719 households, and 943 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 455.8/km² (1,181.3/mi²). There were 4,369 housing units at an average density of 551.3/km² (1,428.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.03% White, 4.90% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 1.74% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.99% of the population.
There were 1,719 households out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.1% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.68.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 17.9% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,518, and the median income for a family was $41,525. Males had a median income of $36,568 versus $29,398 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $23,872. About 10.5% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.6% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.
Dennis Port and Lower Cape
Dennis Port is said to be a part of the Lower Cape unlike the rest of the DennisDennis, Massachusetts
Dennis is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States; located near the center of Cape Cod. The population was 14,207 at the 2010 census.The town encompasses five distinct villages, each of which has its own post office...
villages.