Falmouth, ME Demographics

A map of Falmouth's Population by Race

Falmouth, Maine has an estimated population of 1,585, a large decrease from the 1,988 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.4% White, 8.0% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 more diverse than Maine 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 19.1% in 2020 and 26.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Falmouth is ranked the 81st most populous place in Maine, out of 155 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 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Falmouth's White Population

1,354 residents of Falmouth, or 85.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Falmouth is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Falmouth ranks 126th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's White population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. White residents' share of Falmouth's population has decreased from 89.8% to 85.4%.

Falmouth is more White than neighboring Falmouth Foreside (84.6% White), Portland (77.5% White), and South Portland (78.9% White). Falmouth is less White than neighboring Cumberland Center (92.8% White), and Yarmouth (93.6% White).

Falmouth's Black Population

29 residents of Falmouth, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Falmouth is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Falmouth ranks 40th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Black population has grown by an estimated 45.0%. Black residents' share of Falmouth's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.8%.

Falmouth is more Black than neighboring Falmouth Foreside (0% Black), Cumberland Center (0.3% Black), and Yarmouth (0.9% Black). Falmouth is less Black than neighboring Portland (9.1% Black), and South Portland (7.1% Black).

Falmouth's Asian Population

20 residents of Falmouth, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Falmouth is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Falmouth ranks 10th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Asian residents' share of Falmouth's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.3%.

Falmouth is more Asian than neighboring Cumberland Center (0% Asian), and Yarmouth (0.4% Asian). Falmouth is less Asian than neighboring Falmouth Foreside (2.9% Asian), Portland (3.9% Asian), and South Portland (3.4% Asian).

Falmouth's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Falmouth, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Falmouth is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Falmouth ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Falmouth's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.5%.

Falmouth is more Hispanic than neighboring Falmouth Foreside (0.1% Hispanic), and Portland (3.1% Hispanic). Falmouth is less Hispanic than neighboring Cumberland Center (3.7% Hispanic), South Portland (4% Hispanic), and Yarmouth (3.6% Hispanic).

Falmouth's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Falmouth, or 0.0% 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 Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Falmouth ranks 80th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Falmouth's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Falmouth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Falmouth Foreside (1% Native American/Other), Portland (0.5% Native American/Other), South Portland (0.3% Native American/Other), and Yarmouth (0.6% Native American/Other).

Falmouth's Multiracial Population

127 residents of Falmouth, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Falmouth is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Falmouth ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falmouth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 81.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Falmouth's population has increased from 3.5% to 8.0%.

Falmouth is more Multiracial than neighboring Cumberland Center (3.2% Multiracial), Portland (5.9% Multiracial), South Portland (6.3% Multiracial), and Yarmouth (0.9% Multiracial). Falmouth is less Multiracial than neighboring Falmouth Foreside (11.3% 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.