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Barnstable

Massachusetts · 48,916 residents · 59.929 sq mi
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Barnstable is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $399,700. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,916
+10%since 2019
from 44,406 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
816 / sq mi
+10%since 2019
from 741 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+4%since 2019
from 48.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
44K45K47K49K50K200920202024Barnstable
202450K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,227
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $72,733 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,340
+6%since 2019
from $42,596 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$399,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $380,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,446
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,336 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 75.0% in 2019
25.5% rent
Afford Score
5.2
−1%since 2019
from 5.2 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(37,453)
Black5.6%(2,503)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(2,636)
Asian0.9%(408)
Other3.2%(1,406)
Diversity Score35.1%(15,589)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(37,296)
Black4.4%(2,157)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(2,626)
Asian1.7%(849)
Other6.5%(3,184)
Diversity Score41.9%(20,500)
Diversity Score
42
+19%since 2019
from 35 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 38.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 16.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+7%since 2019
from 22.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 76.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 65.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.7% in 2019
Female
51.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
Foreign born
15.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnstable, Massachusetts?

Barnstable, Massachusetts has about 48,916 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnstable, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Barnstable, Massachusetts earns about $77,227 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 $399,700, and the typical rent is about $1,446 a month.

How educated are people in Barnstable, Massachusetts?

About 40.9% 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 8.7% of people in Barnstable, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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