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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bourne

Massachusetts · 1,443 residents · 1.705 sq mi
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Bourne has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,830. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $199,200. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,443
+9%since 1990
from 1,325 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
47.1
+25%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9791K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bourne
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 54.5%(65)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 94.8%(69)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.7%(82)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 194.6%(67)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.1%(45)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.7%(125)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.7%(227)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.2%(220)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6414.1%(203)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7415.2%(219)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.1%(103)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.2%(18)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,830
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,830 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,055
+48%since 1990
from $15,567 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.4%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $157,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $669 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.9%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
28.1% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bourne on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,284)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,362)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.4%(6)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Cuban0.2%(4)
Ancestry
English29.3%(530)
Irish22.8%(411)
Italian20.7%(373)
German10.3%(186)
Polish8.2%(148)
Finnish7.5%(136)
Scotch-Irish3.7%(66)
Slovene1.9%(35)
American1.7%(30)
Armenian1.4%(25)
Dutch0.8%(14)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Belgian0.7%(13)
Russian0.7%(13)
British0.7%(12)
Greek0.7%(12)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 31.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.0%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
−14%since 1990
from 25.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married13.5%(67)
Married73%(362)
Widowed2.6%(13)
Divorced10.9%(54)
Women 15+
Never married18.2%(118)
Married57.9%(375)
Widowed13.1%(85)
Divorced10.8%(70)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bourne, Massachusetts?

Bourne, Massachusetts has about 1,443 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bourne, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Bourne, Massachusetts earns about $44,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bourne, Massachusetts expensive?

In Bourne, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $199,200, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Bourne, Massachusetts?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bourne, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bourne, Massachusetts?

About 13.4% of people in Bourne, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bourne, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Bourne, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 118 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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