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West Falmouth

Massachusetts · 1,812 residents · 3.081 sq mi
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West Falmouth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $645,200. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,812
−3%since 2000
from 1,867 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
588 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.9
+18%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024West Falmouth
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,688
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,703 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,308
+62%since 2000
from $42,159 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$645,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,815
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $656 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+21%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,659)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2%(36)
Asian1.4%(25)
Other4%(72)
Diversity Score19%(345)
Diversity Score
19
+286%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
49.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−23%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2011
from 40.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Falmouth, Massachusetts?

West Falmouth, Massachusetts has about 1,812 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Falmouth, Massachusetts earns about $129,688 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 $645,200, and the typical rent is about $1,815 a month.

How educated are people in West Falmouth, Massachusetts?

About 72.3% 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 1.9% 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 9 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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