West Falmouth is a CDP located in Barnstable County Massachusetts. West Falmouth has a 2024 population of 1,802. West Falmouth is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually but its population has decreased by -1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,836 in 2020.
The average household income in West Falmouth is $189,998 with a poverty rate of 7.59%. The median age in West Falmouth is 61.4 years: 55.4 years for males, and 63.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Falmouth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,780 | 99.27% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 750 | 2.36 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 434 | 2.73 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 186 | 1.41 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 95 | 2.44 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 35 | 2.63 | 100 | 0 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 6.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 351 | 24.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 699 | 48.11% |
| High School Graduate | 65 | 4.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 250 | 17.21% |
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 | 1,440 | 1,440 | 1,050 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 72.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,909 | $0 | $60,398 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,432 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $65,500 | $134,000 | $45,109 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $27,054 |
$65,500
Average Earnings
$134,000
Average Male
$45,109
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.99% of West Falmouth residents speak only English, while 10.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 5.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,780 | 128 | 7.19% |
| Other | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 100% |
7.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.85%
Male Poverty Rate
12.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Falmouth is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Falmouth is White, with 7.19% 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 2.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 23.08% |
| Some College | 20.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.87% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $182,262 | $211,771 |
| Households | $167,083 | $189,998 |
| Married Families | $193,077 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $123,976 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 55 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 6.24% |
| Other Race | 8 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
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
41.94%
Born in West Falmouth
91.97%
Native Born
8.03%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
7.86%
Naturalized
91.97% of West Falmouth residents were born in the United States, with 41.94% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.17% 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 | 1,802 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 1,798 | 5 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 1,793 | -458 | -20.35% |
| 2021 | 2,251 | 415 | 22.6% |
| 2020 | 1,836 | -135 | -6.85% |
| 2019 | 1,971 | 136 | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 1,835 | -32 | -1.71% |
| 2017 | 1,867 | -154 | -7.62% |
| 2016 | 2,021 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 2,018 | 51 | 2.59% |
| 2014 | 1,967 | 221 | 12.66% |
| 2013 | 1,746 | -83 | -4.54% |
| 2012 | 1,829 | 145 | 8.61% |
| 2011 | 1,684 | -54 | -3.11% |
| 2010 | 1,738 | 0 | 0% |