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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Falmouth

Massachusetts · 4,004 residents · 2.088 sq mi
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Falmouth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,613. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $176,100. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 31% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,004
−3%vs 2000
vs 4,115 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,918 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
50.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 53.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Falmouth
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,613
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,286 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,622
−37%vs 2000
vs $26,292 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$176,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $211,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$477
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $568 in 2000
US average: $450
54.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.6% in 2000
45.8% rent
6.9
+12%vs 2000
vs 6.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,841)
Black1.5%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(67)
Asian0.8%(33)
Other1.7%(70)
Diversity Score13.6%(545)
14
+53%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.3%
−10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.1%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.5%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Falmouth, Massachusetts?

Falmouth, Massachusetts has about 4,004 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Falmouth, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Falmouth, Massachusetts earns about $25,613 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 $176,100, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Falmouth, Massachusetts?

About 29.3% 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 8.7% of people in Falmouth, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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