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Bourne

Massachusetts · 1,418 residents · 1.705 sq mi
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Bourne has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,636. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $501,200. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,418
−2%since 2000
from 1,443 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
832 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.8
+10%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9791K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bourne
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,636
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,830 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,081
+56%since 2000
from $23,055 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$501,200
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$977
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $762 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
41.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
55.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.5
+114%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,362)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,323)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian1.5%(21)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score9.7%(138)
Diversity Score
10
+172%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bourne, Massachusetts?

Bourne, Massachusetts has about 1,418 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bourne, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Bourne, Massachusetts earns about $52,636 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 $501,200, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in Bourne, Massachusetts?

About 43.7% 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 11.1% 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 93 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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