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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Falmouth

Massachusetts · 1,867 residents · 3.081 sq mi
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West Falmouth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,703. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $298,500. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 44% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,867
+4%since 1990
from 1,803 in 1990
1990 – 2024
606 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 585 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
50.0
+17%since 1990
from 42.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024West Falmouth
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,703
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$42,159
+81%since 1990
from $23,263 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$298,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$656
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $581 in 1990
US average: $602
79.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
20.4% rent
4.1
−29%since 1990
from 5.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,730)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(30)
Diversity Score9.8%(178)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,815)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.7%(13)
Diversity Score4.9%(92)
5
−50%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.9%
+14.8 ptssince 1990
from 43.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.1%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.6%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+4%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Falmouth, Massachusetts?

West Falmouth, Massachusetts has about 1,867 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Falmouth, Massachusetts earns about $72,703 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 $298,500, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in West Falmouth, Massachusetts?

About 57.9% 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 2.1% of people in West Falmouth, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Falmouth, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, West Falmouth, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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