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Bourne

Massachusetts · 1,497 residents · 1.705 sq mi
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Bourne has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $436,800. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,497
+4%since 2000
from 1,443 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
878 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.4
+22%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9791K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bourne
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,830 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,008
+100%since 2000
from $23,055 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$436,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
8.3
+87%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,373)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(25)
Asian1.2%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.7%(131)
Diversity Score
9
+144%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
−2%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bourne, Massachusetts?

Bourne, Massachusetts has about 1,497 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bourne, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Bourne, Massachusetts earns about $52,500 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 $436,800.

How educated are people in Bourne, Massachusetts?

About 53.7% 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 6.5% 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 172 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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