Barnstable Town, MA

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2021 Population

48,556

9.12% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

47.4

0.211% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.88%

8.98% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$82,816

7.24% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$430,100

7.61% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

26,435

10.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Barnstable Town, MA had a population of 48.6k people with a median age of 47.4 and a median household income of $82,816. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Barnstable Town, MA grew from 44,497 to 48,556, a 9.12% increase and its median household income grew from $77,227 to $82,816, a 7.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Barnstable Town, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.54%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.42%), White (Hispanic) (4.22%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.21%).

None of the households in Barnstable Town, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.3% of the residents in Barnstable Town, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Barnstable Town, MA are Cape Cod Community College (165194) (471 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Barnstable Town, MA was $430,100, and the homeownership rate was 75.6%.

Most people in Barnstable Town, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Barnstable Town, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Barnstable Town, MA is home to a population of 48.6k people, from which 90.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.4% of Barnstable Town, MA residents were born outside of the country (8.45k people).

In 2021, there were 14.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.4k people) in Barnstable Town, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.69k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.63k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.3%

2021 Citizenship

91.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.3% of Barnstable Town, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Barnstable Town, MA was 91.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Barnstable Town, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Barnstable Town, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.4k ± 1.25k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.69k ± 487
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.63k ± 1.04k

6.75%

Hispanic Population

3.28k people

6.75% of the people in Barnstable Town, MA are hispanic (3.28k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Barnstable Town, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

China
102,889 ± 7,817 people
Dominican Republic
98,796 ± 7,662 people
Brazil
87,929 ± 7,234 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 102,889 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 98,796 and Brazil with 87,929.

Foreign-Born Population

17.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.45k people

15.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.89k people

As of 2021, 17.4% of Barnstable Town, MA residents (8.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Barnstable Town, MA was 15.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Barnstable Town, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,074 ± 258
Korea
636 ± 277
Gulf War (2001-)
284 ± 138

Barnstable Town, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Barnstable Town, MA employs 26.4k people. The largest industries in Barnstable Town, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,478 people), Construction (3,311 people), and Retail Trade (2,907 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($96,833), Utilities ($88,347), and Public Administration ($76,239).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,737. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

26.4k

2021 Value

± 1,410

10.4%

1 Year growth

± 6.87%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Barnstable Town, MA grew at a rate of 10.4%, from 23.9k employees to 26.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Barnstable Town, MA, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,755 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,734 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (2,433 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Barnstable Town, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.4k

2021 Value

± 1,410

10.4%

1 Year growth

± 6.87%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Barnstable Town, MA grew at a rate of 10.4%, from 23.9k employees to 26.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Barnstable Town, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,478 people), Construction (3,311 people), and Retail Trade (2,907 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Barnstable Town, MA, though some of these residents may live in Barnstable Town, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,288

Median earning men ± $5,015

$36,228

Median earning women ± $2,614

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($122,588), Public Administration ($85,000), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($80,947).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($68,571), Information ($58,839), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,172).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% to $627B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$28.8B
New Hampshire
$20.3B
Connecticut
$14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Barnstable Town, MA awarded 471 degrees. The student population of Barnstable Town, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 891 male students and 1,619 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Barnstable Town, MA are White (351 and 74.5%), followed by Black or African American (40 and 8.49%), Hispanic or Latino (40 and 8.49%), and Two or More Races (18 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in Barnstable Town, MA by number of degrees awarded are Cape Cod Community College (165194) (471 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Barnstable Town, MA are Registered Nursing (67 and 14.2%), General Studies (64 and 13.6%), and Dental Hygiene (41 and 8.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,510 students enrolled in Barnstable Town, MA, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,660 records, of which 63.9% were women and 36.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
67 degrees awarded
General Studies
64 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
41 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Barnstable Town, MA was Registered Nursing with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Barnstable Town, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Cape Cod Community College (165194)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

471 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cape Cod Community College (165194) with 471 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 130 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Barnstable Town, MA, which is 0.381 times less than the 341 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 351 degrees mean that there were 8.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 40 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($576) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($4,776) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.35M), Bachelors Degree (1.33M), and Some college (1.01M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Barnstable Town, MA was $430,100 in 2021, which is 1.76 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $399,700 to $430,100, a 7.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Barnstable Town, MA is 75.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Barnstable Town, MA have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Barnstable Town, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Barnstable Town, MA is $82,816. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Barnstable Town, MA was Census Tract 122 with a value of $111,842, followed by Census Tract 131 and Census Tract 129, with respective values of $104,500 and $99,050.

Housing

Property

$430,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,021

$14,939

Median Property Taxes

±$874

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Barnstable Town, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Barnstable Town, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.6%

Homeownership

2021

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.6% of the housing units in Barnstable Town, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Barnstable Town, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 122
Census Tract 131
Census Tract 129

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Barnstable Town, MA was Census Tract 122 with a value of $111,842, followed by Census Tract 131 and Census Tract 129, with respective values of $104,500 and $99,050.

The following map shows all of the places in Barnstable Town, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,816

Median Household Income

± $7,455

19.7k

Number of Households

± 1,136

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.7k households in Barnstable Town, MA grew to $82,816 from the previous year's value of $77,227.

The following chart displays the households in Barnstable Town, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Barnstable Town, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2021, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0427% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (10%)

In 2021, 74.1% of workers in Barnstable Town, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (10%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Barnstable Town, MA have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.79% of the workforce in Barnstable Town, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Barnstable Town, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Barnstable Town, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Barnstable Town, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Barnstable Town, MA (3.81k out of 48.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Barnstable Town, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.7% of the population of Barnstable Town, MA has health coverage, with 41.4% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Barnstable County, MA see 1070 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.281% increase from the previous year (1067 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 931 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 182 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,070 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Barnstable County, MA

Primary care physicians in Barnstable County, MA see an average of 1,070 patients per year. This represents a 0.281% increase from the previous year (1,067 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Barnstable County, MA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.3%

Uninsured

41.4%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

17.9%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Barnstable Town, MA grew by 3.7% from 5.11% to 5.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Barnstable Town, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.