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North Falmouth

Massachusetts · 3,293 residents · 3.893 sq mi
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North Falmouth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% 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 $550,200. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,293
−2%since 2000
from 3,355 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
58.6
+23%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Falmouth
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.9%(95)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(137)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.4%(144)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194%(133)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.1%(135)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.1%(233)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.4%(245)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.3%(340)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.5%(608)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7421.2%(698)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8410.9%(359)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over5%(166)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,407
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,841 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,232
+88%since 2000
from $31,462 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$550,200
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,230
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $729 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
13.1% rent
Afford Score
5.6
−29%since 2009
from 7.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in North Falmouth on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(3,202)
Black1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(31)
Asian0.8%(28)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(3,010)
Black0.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(72)
Asian1.6%(53)
Other0.6%(20)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0%(1)
Asian origin
Chinese1.2%(30)
Ancestry
Irish23.4%(602)
English23.3%(599)
Italian9.3%(238)
American5.5%(142)
German5.1%(132)
Portuguese4.5%(116)
Swedish3.4%(88)
Polish2.6%(68)
British2.5%(65)
Lebanese2.5%(64)
Scotch-Irish2.4%(62)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.7%(45)
Russian1.2%(32)
Norwegian0.9%(22)
French0.8%(21)
Belgian0.7%(18)
Dutch0.7%(18)
Greek0.6%(16)
Hungarian0.6%(16)
Cape Verdean0.6%(16)
Canadian0.2%(5)
Haitian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.9%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 3,293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Falmouth, Massachusetts earns about $97,407 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 $550,200, and the typical rent is about $1,230 a month.

How educated are people in North Falmouth, Massachusetts?

About 63.9% 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 2.2% 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 719 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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