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Barnstable County

Massachusetts · 228,996 residents · 394.2 sq mi
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Barnstable County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,863. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $414,000. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
228,996
+3%since 2000
from 222,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.0
+23%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
182K196K209K223K236K1990201020202024Barnstable County
2024232K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,863
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,933 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,315
+87%since 2000
from $25,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$414,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,362
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $723 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+39%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(207,518)
Black1.7%(3,848)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3,000)
Asian0.6%(1,363)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(20,590)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(194,561)
Black2.8%(6,409)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(7,908)
Asian1.4%(3,183)
Other4.2%(9,677)
Diversity Score28.2%(64,658)
Segregation Score31.1%(71,284)
Diversity Score
28
+205%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?

Barnstable County, Massachusetts has about 228,996 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Barnstable County, Massachusetts earns about $76,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnstable County, Massachusetts expensive?

In Barnstable County, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $414,000, and the typical rent is about $1,362 a month.

How educated are people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?

About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in Barnstable County, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?

About 6.7% of people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barnstable County, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Barnstable County, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,391 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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