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Falmouth Foreside

Maine · 2,051 residents · 1.522 sq mi
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Falmouth Foreside is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $177,411. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $855,000. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,051
+4%since 2000
from 1,964 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,348 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.9
+17%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Falmouth Foreside
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$177,411
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,788
+137%since 2000
from $36,602 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.4%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−9%since 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services33.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration32.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$855,000
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,631
+142%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+37%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
88
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,943)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,736)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian2.9%(59)
Other12.3%(253)
Diversity Score33.4%(686)
Diversity Score
33
+1923%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.9%
+29.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.4%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.7%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
58.3%
+51.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
87.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2017
from 96.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falmouth Foreside, Maine?

Falmouth Foreside, Maine has about 2,051 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falmouth Foreside, Maine?

The typical household in Falmouth Foreside, Maine earns about $177,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falmouth Foreside, Maine expensive?

In Falmouth Foreside, Maine, the median home is worth about $855,000, and the typical rent is about $2,631 a month.

How educated are people in Falmouth Foreside, Maine?

About 79.9% of adults age 25 and over in Falmouth Foreside, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falmouth Foreside, Maine?

About 1.3% of people in Falmouth Foreside, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falmouth Foreside, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Falmouth Foreside, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 402 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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