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Falmouth

Maine · 1,855 residents · 2.403 sq mi
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Falmouth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,061. Population has declined 12% since 2011. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $356,800. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,855
−12%vs 2011
vs 2,117 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
772 / sq mi
−12%vs 2011
vs 881 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.6
−5%vs 2011
vs 52.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Falmouth
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,061
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $77,039 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,154
−2%vs 2011
vs $47,051 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.500 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $328,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $900 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−17.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.9% in 2011
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+18%vs 2011
vs 4.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,095)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(54)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,728)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian3.7%(68)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(234)
Diversity Score
13
+391%vs 2011
vs 3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 99.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.8%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 19.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.5%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
Female
56.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
Foreign born
3.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falmouth, Maine?

Falmouth, Maine has about 1,855 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falmouth, Maine?

The typical household in Falmouth, Maine earns about $71,061 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falmouth, Maine expensive?

In Falmouth, Maine, the median home is worth about $356,800, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Falmouth, Maine?

About 61.7% of adults age 25 and over in Falmouth, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falmouth, Maine?

About 6.1% of people in Falmouth, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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