Falmouth town is located in Barnstable County Massachusetts. Falmouth town has a 2024 population of 33,064. Falmouth town is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually but its population has increased by 1.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,538 in 2020.
The average household income in Falmouth town is $138,675 with a poverty rate of 8.97%. The median age in Falmouth town is 56.8 years: 55.6 years for males, and 57.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Falmouth town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,271 | 86.08% |
| Two or more races | 2,232 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 888 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 769 | 2.34% |
| Black or African American | 397 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 284 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,596 | 2.22 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Married | 7,374 | 2.8 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 5,562 | 1.26 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Female | 1,110 | 2.87 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Male | 550 | 2.9 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
82.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 666 | 2.56% |
| Associates Degree | 2,236 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,759 | 25.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,754 | 25.91% |
| High School Graduate | 4,576 | 17.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 574 | 2.2% |
| Some College | 4,498 | 17.26% |
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 | 23,132 | 22,452 | 12,271 |
| 2+ Races | 1,348 | 1,199 | 586 |
| Hispanic | 594 | 264 | 123 |
| Asian | 508 | 484 | 446 |
| Other Race | 463 | 245 | 70 |
| Black | 322 | 301 | 108 |
| Native American | 146 | 99 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,630 | $94,844 | $53,160 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,352 | $105,956 | $73,996 |
| High School Graduate | $47,652 | $55,223 | $30,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,475 | $26,538 | $29,089 |
| Overall | $60,354 | $72,802 | $49,076 |
| Some College | $53,737 | $62,524 | $35,964 |
$60,354
Average Earnings
$72,802
Average Male
$49,076
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.19% of Falmouth town residents speak only English, while 10.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,791 | 2,017 | 7.26% |
| Multiple | 2,232 | 527 | 23.61% |
| Hispanic | 1,086 | 168 | 15.47% |
| Native | 263 | 113 | 42.97% |
| Asian | 888 | 113 | 12.73% |
| Other | 769 | 96 | 12.48% |
| Black | 383 | 50 | 13.05% |
8.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.54%
Male Poverty Rate
10.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Falmouth town is Native, with 42.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Falmouth town is White, with 7.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.39% |
| High School | 11.9% |
| Some College | 11.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.15% |
| Female Employed | 4.33% |
| Male Employed | 3.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $126,488 | $175,870 |
| Households | $92,862 | $138,675 |
| Married Families | $149,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,070 | $76,194 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,328
Number of Veterans
2,168
Male Veterans
160
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,010 |
| First Gulf War | 323 |
| Korea | 297 |
| Second Gulf War | 218 |
| World War II | 83 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 981 |
| 65 to 74 | 612 |
| 55 to 64 | 472 |
| 35 to 54 | 198 |
| 18 to 34 | 65 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,142 | 8.65% |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 7.93% |
| Black | 41 | 12.06% |
| Native American | 10 | 5.38% |
| Other Race | 6 | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
61.07%
Born in Falmouth town
90.82%
Native Born
9.18%
Foreign Born
4.66%
Non Citizen
4.53%
Naturalized
90.82% of Falmouth town residents were born in the United States, with 61.07% having been born in Massachusetts. 4.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 33,039 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 33,044 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 33,049 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 33,054 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 33,059 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 33,064 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 33,069 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 33,074 | -40 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 33,114 | 576 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 32,538 | 1,557 | 5.03% |
| 2019 | 30,981 | -72 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 31,053 | -114 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 31,167 | -44 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 31,211 | -96 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 31,307 | -71 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 31,378 | -100 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 31,478 | -28 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 31,506 | -62 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 31,568 | 29 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 31,539 | 0 | 0% |