North Falmouth, MA Demographics
A map of North Falmouth's Population by Race
North Falmouth, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,838, a large decrease from the 3,293 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.8% White, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 1.1% Black, 0.5% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Falmouth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
North Falmouth has become considerably less 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 North Falmouth, that probability was 16.2% in 2020 and 10.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
North Falmouth is ranked the 162nd 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). North Falmouth was ranked the 149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
North Falmouth's White Population
2,690 residents of North Falmouth, or 94.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Falmouth is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. North Falmouth ranks 47th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North Falmouth's White population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of North Falmouth's population has increased from 91.4% to 94.8%.
North Falmouth is more White than neighboring Monument Beach (94.2% White), and Teaticket (73.2% White). North Falmouth is less White than neighboring West Falmouth (95.1% White), Pocasset (95.8% White), and Bourne (98.8% White).
North Falmouth's Black Population
32 residents of North Falmouth, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Falmouth is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. North Falmouth ranks 184th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North Falmouth's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of North Falmouth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.
North Falmouth is more Black than neighboring West Falmouth (0% Black), Pocasset (0% Black), Monument Beach (0% Black), and Bourne (0% Black). North Falmouth is less Black than neighboring Teaticket (7.8% Black).
North Falmouth's Asian Population
47 residents of North Falmouth, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Falmouth is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. North Falmouth ranks 134th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North Falmouth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Asian residents' share of North Falmouth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.
North Falmouth is more Asian than neighboring West Falmouth (0.2% Asian), Pocasset (0.4% Asian), Monument Beach (1% Asian), and Bourne (0% Asian). North Falmouth is less Asian than neighboring Teaticket (7.2% Asian).
North Falmouth's Hispanic Population
13 residents of North Falmouth, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Falmouth is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. North Falmouth ranks 215th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North Falmouth's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.9%. Hispanic residents' share of North Falmouth's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.5%.
North Falmouth is more Hispanic than neighboring Bourne (0.2% Hispanic). North Falmouth is less Hispanic than neighboring West Falmouth (4.7% Hispanic), Pocasset (1.8% Hispanic), Monument Beach (2.5% Hispanic), and Teaticket (7.7% Hispanic).
North Falmouth's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of North 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 North Falmouth is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. North Falmouth ranks 231st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North Falmouth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Falmouth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
North Falmouth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pocasset (1.3% Native American/Other), and Teaticket (1.5% Native American/Other).
North Falmouth's Multiracial Population
56 residents of North Falmouth, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Falmouth is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. North Falmouth ranks 150th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North Falmouth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. Multiracial residents' share of North Falmouth's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.0%.
North Falmouth is more Multiracial than neighboring West Falmouth (0% Multiracial), Pocasset (0.7% Multiracial), and Bourne (1% Multiracial). North Falmouth is less Multiracial than neighboring Monument Beach (2.3% Multiracial), and Teaticket (2.5% 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.