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Provincetown

Massachusetts · 3,452 residents · 1.787 sq mi
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Provincetown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% 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 $959,000. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,452
+8%since 2000
from 3,192 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,932 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.1
+24%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Provincetown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,125
+165%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,731 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,609
+248%since 2000
from $26,878 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−12%since 2010
from 0.501 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$959,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,284
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $637 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
57.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
−40%since 2000
from 10.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(2,751)
Black7.3%(234)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(67)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(755)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(2,595)
Black7%(240)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(503)
Asian1.4%(47)
Other1.9%(67)
Diversity Score51%(1,762)
Diversity Score
51
+116%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.6%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−1%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
38.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−52.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Provincetown, Massachusetts?

Provincetown, Massachusetts has about 3,452 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Provincetown, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Provincetown, Massachusetts earns about $158,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Provincetown, Massachusetts expensive?

In Provincetown, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $959,000, and the typical rent is about $1,284 a month.

How educated are people in Provincetown, Massachusetts?

About 61.6% of adults age 25 and over in Provincetown, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Provincetown, Massachusetts?

About 5.4% of people in Provincetown, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Provincetown, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Provincetown, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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