East Falmouth, MA Demographics

A map of East Falmouth's Population by Race

East Falmouth, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 6,245, a less than 1% change from the 6,278 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.0% White, 10.3% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Falmouth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Falmouth has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Falmouth, that probability was 27.5% in 2020 and 31.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Falmouth is ranked the 105th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Falmouth was ranked the 102nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Falmouth's White Population

5,118 residents of East Falmouth, or 82.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Falmouth is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. East Falmouth ranks 135th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Falmouth's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of East Falmouth's population has decreased from 84.8% to 82.0%.

East Falmouth is more White than neighboring Teaticket (73.2% White), and Falmouth (77.4% White). East Falmouth is less White than neighboring Seconsett Island (100% White), Monomoscoy Island (100% White), and Seabrook (94.7% White).

East Falmouth's Black Population

140 residents of East Falmouth, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Falmouth is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. East Falmouth ranks 100th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Falmouth's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Black residents' share of East Falmouth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

East Falmouth is more Black than neighboring Seconsett Island (0% Black), Monomoscoy Island (0% Black), Falmouth (1.3% Black), and Seabrook (0% Black). East Falmouth is less Black than neighboring Teaticket (7.8% Black).

East Falmouth's Asian Population

70 residents of East Falmouth, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Falmouth is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. East Falmouth ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Falmouth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.7%. Asian residents' share of East Falmouth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

East Falmouth is more Asian than neighboring Seconsett Island (0% Asian), Monomoscoy Island (0% Asian), and Seabrook (0% Asian). East Falmouth is less Asian than neighboring Teaticket (7.2% Asian), and Falmouth (3.1% Asian).

East Falmouth's Hispanic Population

152 residents of East Falmouth, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Falmouth is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. East Falmouth ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Falmouth's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. Hispanic residents' share of East Falmouth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

East Falmouth is more Hispanic than neighboring Seconsett Island (0% Hispanic), Monomoscoy Island (0% Hispanic), and Seabrook (0% Hispanic). East Falmouth is less Hispanic than neighboring Teaticket (7.7% Hispanic), and Falmouth (8.4% Hispanic).

East Falmouth's Native American/Other Population

122 residents of East Falmouth, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Falmouth is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. East Falmouth ranks 20th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Falmouth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Falmouth's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.0%.

East Falmouth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Teaticket (1.5% Native American/Other), Seconsett Island (0% Native American/Other), Monomoscoy Island (0% Native American/Other), Falmouth (1.7% Native American/Other), and Seabrook (0% Native American/Other).

East Falmouth's Multiracial Population

643 residents of East Falmouth, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Falmouth is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. East Falmouth ranks 36th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Falmouth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 76.2%. Multiracial residents' share of East Falmouth's population has increased from 5.8% to 10.3%.

East Falmouth is more Multiracial than neighboring Teaticket (2.5% Multiracial), Seconsett Island (0% Multiracial), Monomoscoy Island (0% Multiracial), Falmouth (8% Multiracial), and Seabrook (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.