Falmouth, MA Demographics

A map of Falmouth's Population by Race

Falmouth, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 3,954, an increase from the 3,818 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.4% White, 8.4% Hispanic, 8.0% Multiracial, 3.1% Asian, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Falmouth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Falmouth has become considerably 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 Falmouth, that probability was 27.3% in 2020 and 38.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Falmouth is ranked the 136th 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). Falmouth was ranked the 141st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Falmouth's White Population

3,062 residents of Falmouth, or 77.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Falmouth is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Falmouth ranks 134th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Falmouth's population has decreased from 84.9% to 77.4%.

Falmouth is more White than neighboring Teaticket (73.2% White). Falmouth is less White than neighboring East Falmouth (82% White), West Falmouth (95.1% White), Woods Hole (90% White), and North Falmouth (94.8% White).

Falmouth's Black Population

53 residents of Falmouth, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Falmouth is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Falmouth ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Black population has declined by an estimated 51.8%. Black residents' share of Falmouth's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.3%.

Falmouth is more Black than neighboring West Falmouth (0% Black), Woods Hole (0% Black), and North Falmouth (1.1% Black). Falmouth is less Black than neighboring Teaticket (7.8% Black), and East Falmouth (2.2% Black).

Falmouth's Asian Population

122 residents of Falmouth, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Falmouth is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Falmouth ranks 128th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Asian population has grown by an estimated 93.7%. Asian residents' share of Falmouth's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.1%.

Falmouth is more Asian than neighboring East Falmouth (1.1% Asian), West Falmouth (0.2% Asian), Woods Hole (0% Asian), and North Falmouth (1.7% Asian). Falmouth is less Asian than neighboring Teaticket (7.2% Asian).

Falmouth's Hispanic Population

334 residents of Falmouth, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Falmouth is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Falmouth ranks 198th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 240.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Falmouth's population has increased from 2.6% to 8.4%.

Falmouth is more Hispanic than neighboring Teaticket (7.7% Hispanic), East Falmouth (2.4% Hispanic), West Falmouth (4.7% Hispanic), Woods Hole (8.2% Hispanic), and North Falmouth (0.5% Hispanic).

Falmouth's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Falmouth, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Falmouth is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Falmouth ranks 19th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Falmouth's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.7%.

Falmouth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Teaticket (1.5% Native American/Other), West Falmouth (0% Native American/Other), Woods Hole (0% Native American/Other), and North Falmouth (0% Native American/Other). Falmouth is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Falmouth (2% Native American/Other).

Falmouth's Multiracial Population

316 residents of Falmouth, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Falmouth is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Falmouth ranks 56th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Falmouth's population has increased from 5.1% to 8.0%.

Falmouth is more Multiracial than neighboring Teaticket (2.5% Multiracial), West Falmouth (0% Multiracial), Woods Hole (1.8% Multiracial), and North Falmouth (2% Multiracial). Falmouth is less Multiracial than neighboring East Falmouth (10.3% 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.