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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Falmouth

Massachusetts · 1,803 residents · 3.081 sq mi
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West Falmouth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,417. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $244,200. With a median age of 42.8, 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 42.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
43% 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

1,803
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,867 in 2000
1990 – 2024
585 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.8
−14%vs 2000
vs 50.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024West Falmouth
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,417
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,703 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,263
−45%vs 2000
vs $42,159 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$244,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $298,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$581
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $656 in 2000
US average: $450
80.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.6% in 2000
19.8% rent
5.8
+40%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,730)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(30)
Other1.3%(24)
Diversity Score9.8%(178)
10
+100%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.1%
−14.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.3%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.7%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West Falmouth, Massachusetts?

West Falmouth, Massachusetts has about 1,803 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Falmouth, Massachusetts earns about $42,417 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 $244,200, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in West Falmouth, Massachusetts?

About 43.1% 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 5.3% of people in West 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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