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Falmouth

Massachusetts · 3,954 residents · 2.088 sq mi
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Falmouth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,227. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $837,900. With a median age of 63.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,954
−4%since 2000
from 4,115 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,894 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.4
+18%since 2000
from 53.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Falmouth
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,227
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,661
+135%since 2000
from $26,292 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
−8%since 2010
from 0.615 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$837,900
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,173
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
36.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.3
+100%since 2000
from 6.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,873)
Black1.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(53)
Asian0.9%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(367)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(3,062)
Black1.3%(53)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(334)
Asian3.1%(122)
Other9.7%(383)
Diversity Score47.8%(1,891)
Diversity Score
48
+436%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+1%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
21.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 24.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+21.7 ptssince 2017
from 66.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falmouth, Massachusetts?

Falmouth, Massachusetts has about 3,954 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falmouth, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Falmouth, Massachusetts earns about $68,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falmouth, Massachusetts expensive?

In Falmouth, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $837,900, and the typical rent is about $1,173 a month.

How educated are people in Falmouth, Massachusetts?

About 58.9% of adults age 25 and over in Falmouth, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falmouth, Massachusetts?

About 21.8% of people in Falmouth, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falmouth, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Falmouth, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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