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West Falmouth

Massachusetts · 1,325 residents · 3.081 sq mi
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West Falmouth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,292. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 542 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $823,200. With a median age of 64.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,325
−29%since 2000
from 1,867 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
430 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.2
+28%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024West Falmouth
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,292
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,703 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,572
+56%since 2000
from $42,159 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+11%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$823,200
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,745
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $656 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
39.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.7
+159%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,815)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(62)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(155)
Diversity Score
12
+137%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+7%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.8%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 40.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2017
from 94.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Falmouth, Massachusetts?

West Falmouth, Massachusetts has about 1,325 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Falmouth, Massachusetts earns about $77,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Falmouth, Massachusetts expensive?

In West Falmouth, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $823,200, and the typical rent is about $1,745 a month.

How educated are people in West Falmouth, Massachusetts?

About 54.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Falmouth, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Falmouth, Massachusetts?

About 13.7% of people in West Falmouth, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Falmouth, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, West Falmouth, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 478 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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