Falmouth, Massachusetts Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Falmouth is a small community located in Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. The total population is 3,954. It ranks as the 136th most populous out of 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts.

Age Demographics

The median age in Falmouth is 63.4 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 40.0 years. Only 12.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 19.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Falmouth is $68,227. This is 34% lower than the state median of $103,960. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 117% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $837,900. Housing costs are 49% higher than the state median of $562,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 12.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 54.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Falmouth is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.5%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

58.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 47.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%. Notably, 29.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Falmouth, Massachusetts is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Massachusetts state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.