Woods Hole is a CDP located in Barnstable County Massachusetts. Woods Hole has a 2024 population of 1,027. Woods Hole is currently growing at a rate of 1.68% annually and its population has increased by 10.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 933 in 2020.
The average household income in Woods Hole is $139,848 with a poverty rate of 5.81%. The median age in Woods Hole is 67.6 years: 58.4 years for males, and 68.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Woods Hole was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 918 | 91.89% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 34 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 540 | 1.85 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Non Family | 255 | 1.25 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 190 | 2.02 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Female | 81 | 2.8 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 14 | 5 | 100 | 0 |
2.39
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 3.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 159 | 18.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 543 | 63.73% |
| High School Graduate | 72 | 8.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 44 | 5.16% |
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 | 788 | 788 | 655 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,844 | $130,089 | $57,788 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,135 | $0 | $38,750 |
| Some College | $21,759 | $0 | $0 |
$59,135
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$38,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.03% of Woods Hole residents speak only English, while 3.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 918 | 50 | 5.45% |
| Multiple | 47 | 8 | 17.02% |
5.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.53%
Male Poverty Rate
7.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Woods Hole is Multiple, with 17.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Woods Hole is White, with 5.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 34.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.99% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.25% |
| Female Employed | 5.59% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,875 | $133,396 |
| Households | $72,386 | $139,848 |
| Married Families | $123,214 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,343 | $147,058 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
72
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 8.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
37.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.7%
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Employment Rate
12.4%
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
34.93%
Born in Woods Hole
88.19%
Native Born
11.81%
Foreign Born
2.5%
Non Citizen
9.31%
Naturalized
88.19% of Woods Hole residents were born in the United States, with 34.93% having been born in Massachusetts. 2.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,027 | 17 | 1.68% |
| 2023 | 1,010 | 18 | 1.81% |
| 2022 | 992 | -135 | -11.98% |
| 2021 | 1,127 | 194 | 20.79% |
| 2020 | 933 | 117 | 14.34% |
| 2019 | 816 | -67 | -7.59% |
| 2018 | 883 | -146 | -14.19% |
| 2017 | 1,029 | -16 | -1.53% |
| 2016 | 1,045 | 82 | 8.52% |
| 2015 | 963 | 10 | 1.05% |
| 2014 | 953 | 63 | 7.08% |
| 2013 | 890 | 53 | 6.33% |
| 2012 | 837 | 112 | 15.45% |
| 2011 | 725 | -56 | -7.17% |
| 2010 | 781 | 0 | 0% |