Provincetown town is located in Barnstable County Massachusetts. Provincetown town has a 2024 population of 3,700. Provincetown town is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually but its population has increased by 1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,661 in 2020.
The average household income in Provincetown town is $153,475 with a poverty rate of 12.92%. The median age in Provincetown town is 56.1 years: 52.8 years for males, and 61.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Provincetown town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,932 | 80.77% |
| Two or more races | 358 | 9.86% |
| Other race | 204 | 5.62% |
| Asian | 80 | 2.2% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,996 | 1.81 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Non Family | 1,322 | 1.33 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Married | 521 | 2.5 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Female | 142 | 3.58 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Male | 11 | 3.82 | 100 | 0 |
2.6
Average Family Size
1.81
Average Household Size
76.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 1.78% |
| Associates Degree | 230 | 7.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,013 | 31.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 967 | 30.13% |
| High School Graduate | 370 | 11.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 1.71% |
| Some College | 517 | 16.11% |
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 | 2,709 | 2,683 | 1,800 |
| 2+ Races | 257 | 222 | 109 |
| Hispanic | 253 | 213 | 70 |
| Other Race | 92 | 52 | 23 |
| Asian | 60 | 49 | 10 |
| Native American | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 66.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,103 | $110,417 | $45,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,145 | $87,697 | $95,714 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,500 | $21,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,398 | $72,344 | $51,111 |
| Some College | $37,283 | $38,382 | $36,630 |
$59,398
Average Earnings
$72,344
Average Male
$51,111
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.93% of Provincetown town residents speak only English, while 10.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,866 | 229 | 7.99% |
| Hispanic | 408 | 199 | 48.77% |
| Other | 204 | 181 | 88.73% |
| Asian | 80 | 31 | 38.75% |
| Multiple | 347 | 18 | 5.19% |
| Black | 27 | 5 | 18.52% |
12.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.65%
Male Poverty Rate
5.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Provincetown town is Other, with 88.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Provincetown town is Multiple, with 5.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.75% |
| High School | 31.62% |
| Some College | 10.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.32% |
| Male Employed | 7.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.82% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $136,458 | $183,230 |
| Households | $91,447 | $153,475 |
| Married Families | $151,576 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,038 | $136,516 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
152
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 30 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 5.36% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 3.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
44.3%
Born in Provincetown town
89.94%
Native Born
10.06%
Foreign Born
3.83%
Non Citizen
6.23%
Naturalized
89.94% of Provincetown town residents were born in the United States, with 44.3% having been born in Massachusetts. 3.83% 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 | 3,655 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 3,664 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 3,673 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 3,682 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 3,691 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 3,700 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 3,709 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 3,718 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 3,714 | 53 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 3,661 | 702 | 23.72% |
| 2019 | 2,959 | -13 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 2,972 | -11 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 2,983 | 14 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 2,969 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 2,962 | 14 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 2,948 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 2,946 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 2,943 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2,940 | -7 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 2,947 | 0 | 0% |