West Falmouth, MA Demographics

A map of West Falmouth's Population by Race

West Falmouth, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,325, a large decrease from the 1,812 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.1% White, 4.7% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Falmouth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West 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 West Falmouth, that probability was 16.0% in 2020 and 9.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Falmouth is ranked the 215th 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). West Falmouth was ranked the 198th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Falmouth's White Population

1,260 residents of West Falmouth, or 95.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Falmouth is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. West Falmouth ranks 44th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Falmouth's White population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. White residents' share of West Falmouth's population has increased from 91.6% to 95.1%.

West Falmouth is more White than neighboring North Falmouth (94.8% White), Falmouth (77.4% White), Teaticket (73.2% White), and Woods Hole (90% White). West Falmouth is less White than neighboring Pocasset (95.8% White).

West Falmouth's Black Population

0 residents of West Falmouth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Falmouth is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. West Falmouth ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

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

West Falmouth is less Black than neighboring North Falmouth (1.1% Black), Falmouth (1.3% Black), and Teaticket (7.8% Black).

West Falmouth's Asian Population

3 residents of West Falmouth, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Falmouth is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. West Falmouth ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Falmouth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 88.0%. Asian residents' share of West Falmouth's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.2%.

West Falmouth is more Asian than neighboring Woods Hole (0% Asian). West Falmouth is less Asian than neighboring North Falmouth (1.7% Asian), Falmouth (3.1% Asian), Teaticket (7.2% Asian), and Pocasset (0.4% Asian).

West Falmouth's Hispanic Population

62 residents of West Falmouth, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Falmouth is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Falmouth ranks 219th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Falmouth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 72.2%. Hispanic residents' share of West Falmouth's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.7%.

West Falmouth is more Hispanic than neighboring North Falmouth (0.5% Hispanic), and Pocasset (1.8% Hispanic). West Falmouth is less Hispanic than neighboring Falmouth (8.4% Hispanic), Teaticket (7.7% Hispanic), and Woods Hole (8.2% Hispanic).

West Falmouth's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West 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 West Falmouth is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. West Falmouth ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Falmouth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Falmouth's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

West Falmouth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Falmouth (1.7% Native American/Other), Teaticket (1.5% Native American/Other), and Pocasset (1.3% Native American/Other).

West Falmouth's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Falmouth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Falmouth is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Falmouth ranks 174th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Falmouth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Falmouth's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.

West Falmouth is less Multiracial than neighboring North Falmouth (2% Multiracial), Falmouth (8% Multiracial), Teaticket (2.5% Multiracial), Woods Hole (1.8% Multiracial), and Pocasset (0.7% 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.