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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

North Falmouth

Massachusetts · 2,574 residents · 3.893 sq mi
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North Falmouth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,071. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 781 residents. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $198,900. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
39% 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

Total population
2,574
−23%vs 2000
vs 3,355 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
42.0
−12%vs 2000
vs 47.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Falmouth
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 56.9%(178)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97.6%(196)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 144.4%(114)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 196.1%(158)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 241.7%(45)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3412.5%(322)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4414.1%(364)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5413.9%(357)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6410.9%(281)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7411.8%(303)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 846.5%(167)
US avg: 4%
85 and over3.5%(89)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,071
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,841 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,933
−40%vs 2000
vs $31,462 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $242,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $729 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.6% in 2000
21.0% rent
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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%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(2,567)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Honduran0.4%(12)
Mexican0%(1)
Asian origin
Chinese1.6%(45)
Ancestry
Irish24.4%(693)
English18.7%(532)
Italian12.5%(355)
German6.9%(195)
American3.3%(94)
Portuguese2.3%(65)
Scottish1.9%(55)
French1.4%(41)
Swedish1.3%(38)
West Indian1.2%(33)
Haitian1.2%(33)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.8%(24)
Dutch0.8%(24)
Polish0.6%(18)
Armenian0.6%(16)
Brazilian0.5%(13)
British0.5%(13)
Norwegian0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
15.9%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married16%(166)
Married72.1%(747)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11.9%(123)
Women 15+
Never married14%(170)
Married61.8%(750)
Widowed14.3%(174)
Divorced9.9%(120)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Falmouth, Massachusetts?

North Falmouth, Massachusetts has about 2,574 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in North Falmouth, Massachusetts earns about $42,071 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 $198,900, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in North Falmouth, Massachusetts?

About 39.2% 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 6.9% of people in North 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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