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Barnstable

Massachusetts · 50,101 residents (2025 est.) · 59.929 sq mi
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Barnstable is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,982. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $602,500. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,568
+1%since 2023
from 49,232 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
827 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 822 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
+1%since 2023
from 48.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:50,101 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
44K45K47K49K50K200920202024Barnstable
202450K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,982
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $97,348 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,079
+3%since 2023
from $54,596 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+4%since 2023
from 0.452 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$602,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $559,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,917
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,751 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+14%since 2023
from 5.7 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(37,730)
Black6.3%(3,107)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(3,149)
Asian1.1%(552)
Other9.5%(4,694)
Diversity Score49.4%(24,332)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(37,595)
Black5.7%(2,821)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(2,388)
Asian1.1%(523)
Other12.6%(6,241)
Diversity Score50.4%(24,984)
Diversity Score
50
+2%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
−1%since 2023
from 25.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
Female
53.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
Foreign born
16.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnstable, Massachusetts?

Barnstable, Massachusetts has about 49,568 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnstable, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Barnstable, Massachusetts earns about $91,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnstable, Massachusetts expensive?

In Barnstable, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $602,500, and the typical rent is about $1,917 a month.

How educated are people in Barnstable, Massachusetts?

About 42.1% of adults age 25 and over in Barnstable, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnstable, Massachusetts?

About 7.4% of people in Barnstable, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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