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North Falmouth

Massachusetts · 2,838 residents · 3.893 sq mi
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North Falmouth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,509. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 517 residents. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $715,300. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,838
−15%since 2000
from 3,355 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
729 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
−2%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Falmouth
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,509
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,841 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,371
+114%since 2000
from $31,462 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+5%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$715,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,339
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $729 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
56.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.0%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+41%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(3,202)
Black1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(31)
Asian0.8%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(230)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,690)
Black1.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian1.7%(47)
Other2%(56)
Diversity Score12.6%(357)
Diversity Score
13
+84%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.0%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 79.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Falmouth, Massachusetts?

North Falmouth, Massachusetts has about 2,838 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Falmouth, Massachusetts?

The typical household in North Falmouth, Massachusetts earns about $121,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Falmouth, Massachusetts expensive?

In North Falmouth, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $715,300, and the typical rent is about $2,339 a month.

How educated are people in North Falmouth, Massachusetts?

About 66.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Falmouth, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Falmouth, Massachusetts?

About 3.0% of people in North Falmouth, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Falmouth, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, North Falmouth, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 264 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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