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Barnstable

Massachusetts · 45,193 residents · 59.929 sq mi
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Barnstable is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,264. Population has declined 3% since 2009. Median home value is $379,600. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,193
−3%since 2009
from 46,781 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
754 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 781 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+5%since 2009
from 45.2 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,264
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $62,671 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,265
Unchangedsince 2009
from $35,256 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$379,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $392,100 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,132
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,124 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
−3%since 2009
from 6.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(41,672)
Black4%(1,868)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,168)
Asian1.2%(545)
Other3.3%(1,528)
Diversity Score25.4%(11,875)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(39,512)
Black2.9%(1,291)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,418)
Asian1.2%(560)
Other3.5%(1,594)
Diversity Score25.5%(11,517)
Diversity Score
25
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnstable, Massachusetts?

Barnstable, Massachusetts has about 45,193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnstable, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Barnstable, Massachusetts earns about $62,264 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 $379,600, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.

How educated are people in Barnstable, Massachusetts?

About 37.0% 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 7.1% of people in Barnstable, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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