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Provincetown

Massachusetts · 2,642 residents · 1.787 sq mi
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Provincetown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,631. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 550 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $599,900. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,642
−17%since 2000
from 3,192 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,478 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.6
+16%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Provincetown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,631
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,731 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,475
+51%since 2000
from $26,878 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$599,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $637 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
59.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
58.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
13.1
+30%since 2000
from 10.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(2,334)
Black4%(107)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(122)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other2%(53)
Diversity Score26.2%(691)
Diversity Score
26
+11%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
40.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
12.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Provincetown, Massachusetts?

Provincetown, Massachusetts has about 2,642 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Provincetown, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Provincetown, Massachusetts earns about $45,631 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 $599,900, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Provincetown, Massachusetts?

About 53.3% 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 9.4% of people in Provincetown, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Provincetown, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Provincetown, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 732 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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