Barnstable Town city is located in Barnstable County Massachusetts. Barnstable Town city has a 2024 population of 49,930. Barnstable Town city is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 2.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,900 in 2020.
The average household income in Barnstable Town city is $127,532 with a poverty rate of 7.05%. The median age in Barnstable Town city is 48.6 years: 46 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barnstable Town city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,920 | 79.05% |
| Two or more races | 4,421 | 8.98% |
| Black or African American | 3,107 | 6.31% |
| Other race | 1,991 | 4.04% |
| Asian | 552 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 241 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,614 | 2.36 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Married | 10,536 | 2.95 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 7,004 | 1.27 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Female | 2,367 | 2.9 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Male | 707 | 2.63 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,229 | 3.3% |
| Associates Degree | 4,264 | 11.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,075 | 24.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,703 | 17.99% |
| High School Graduate | 8,545 | 22.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,079 | 2.9% |
| Some College | 6,374 | 17.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,104 | 28,937 | 14,118 |
| 2+ Races | 2,838 | 2,604 | 681 |
| Black | 2,040 | 1,763 | 443 |
| Hispanic | 1,744 | 1,181 | 481 |
| Other Race | 1,041 | 766 | 232 |
| Asian | 307 | 305 | 130 |
| Native American | 241 | 168 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 99.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 46.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,183 | $66,115 | $46,683 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,284 | $106,111 | $72,021 |
| High School Graduate | $42,701 | $48,419 | $37,779 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,308 | $40,731 | $27,784 |
| Overall | $51,178 | $63,486 | $42,623 |
| Some College | $47,711 | $71,209 | $38,138 |
$51,178
Average Earnings
$63,486
Average Male
$42,623
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.1% of Barnstable Town city residents speak only English, while 19.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 14.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,499 | 1,874 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3,133 | 732 | 23.36% |
| Multiple | 4,407 | 576 | 13.07% |
| Other | 1,989 | 287 | 14.43% |
| Black | 3,105 | 263 | 8.47% |
| Asian | 539 | 262 | 48.61% |
| Native | 241 | 28 | 11.62% |
7.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.06%
Male Poverty Rate
7.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barnstable Town city is Asian, with 48.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barnstable Town city is White, with 5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.12% |
| Some College | 6.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.63% |
| Female Employed | 3.23% |
| Male Employed | 2.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,673 | $144,596 |
| Households | $97,348 | $127,532 |
| Married Families | $137,996 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,342 | $89,391 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,971
Number of Veterans
2,791
Male Veterans
180
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,335 |
| Korea | 527 |
| First Gulf War | 369 |
| Second Gulf War | 287 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,322 |
| 65 to 74 | 920 |
| 35 to 54 | 365 |
| 55 to 64 | 276 |
| 18 to 34 | 88 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,529 | 7.56% |
| 2+ Races | 369 | 12.21% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 5.4% |
| Black | 57 | 2.31% |
| Other Race | 16 | 1.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.23%
Born in Barnstable Town city
82.8%
Native Born
17.2%
Foreign Born
8.99%
Non Citizen
8.21%
Naturalized
82.8% of Barnstable Town city residents were born in the United States, with 57.23% having been born in Massachusetts. 8.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 51,035 | 221 | 0.43% |
| 2028 | 50,814 | 221 | 0.44% |
| 2027 | 50,593 | 221 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 50,372 | 221 | 0.44% |
| 2025 | 50,151 | 221 | 0.44% |
| 2024 | 49,930 | 221 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 49,709 | 221 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 49,488 | -125 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 49,613 | 713 | 1.46% |
| 2020 | 48,900 | 4,423 | 9.94% |
| 2019 | 44,477 | -259 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 44,736 | 310 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 44,426 | 154 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 44,272 | -73 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 44,345 | -173 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 44,518 | -100 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 44,618 | -150 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 44,768 | -107 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 44,875 | -282 | -0.62% |
| 2010 | 45,157 | 0 | 0% |