Barnstable County, MA

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Barnstable County Overview

229,436
TOTAL POPULATION
110,706
MALE POPULATION
118,730
FEMALE POPULATION
93.24
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
54.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$55,940
PER CAPITA INCOME
$118,599
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$90,447
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,691
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
119,811
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Barnstable County Area Codes

Race in Barnstable County

The most populous races in Barnstable County are White / Caucasian (201,599 | 87.9%), Two or more Races (11,867 | 5.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (8,047 | 3.5%).
Race in Barnstable County
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,4211.5%
Black / African American6,5152.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific200.0%
Hispanic or Latino8,0473.5%
Native / Alaskan1,0070.4%
White / Caucasian201,59987.9%
Two or more Races11,8675.2%
Some other Race5,0072.2%
Total229,436100.0%

Ancestry in Barnstable County

The most populous ancestries reported in Barnstable County are Irish (58,846 | 25.7%), English (38,377 | 16.7%), Italian (25,706 | 11.2%), German (18,947 | 8.3%), and French (11,598 | 5.1%), together accounting for 66.9% of all Barnstable County residents.
Ancestry in Barnstable County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African6780.3%
Albanian3980.2%
Aleut570.0%
Alsatian300.0%
American9,7304.2%
Arab1,3880.6%
Argentinean690.0%
Armenian7370.3%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac190.0%
Australian2070.1%
Austrian6200.3%
Barbadian380.0%
Belgian1900.1%
Bermudan190.0%
Bhutanese4600.2%
Brazilian5,0302.2%
British1,7640.8%
British West Indian2440.1%
Bulgarian3580.2%
Burmese2530.1%
Cajun330.0%
Canadian1,2440.5%
Cape Verdean2,2171.0%
Celtic610.0%
Central American6140.3%
Central American Indian330.0%
Cherokee2690.1%
Chilean1640.1%
Chippewa190.0%
Colombian1870.1%
Costa Rican190.0%
Cree640.0%
Croatian2210.1%
Cuban2730.1%
Czech5720.3%
Czechoslovakian1550.1%
Danish7650.3%
Delaware190.0%
Dominican4980.2%
Dutch1,4970.6%
Eastern European1,2790.6%
Ecuadorian1,4400.6%
Egyptian620.0%
English38,37716.7%
Estonian310.0%
Ethiopian510.0%
European3,2641.4%
Filipino2910.1%
Finnish1,0270.4%
French11,5985.1%
French American Indian670.0%
French Canadian5,9112.6%
German18,9478.3%
Greek1,9720.9%
Guatemalan2980.1%
Guyanese330.0%
Haitian9020.4%
Honduran520.0%
Hopi370.0%
Hungarian7790.3%
Icelander410.0%
Indian (Asian)1,1410.5%
Iranian470.0%
Irish58,84625.7%
Iroquois660.0%
Israeli100.0%
Italian25,70611.2%
Jamaican2,4891.1%
Japanese990.0%
Jordanian210.0%
Korean4040.2%
Laotian740.0%
Latvian1260.1%
Lebanese9650.4%
Lithuanian2,1690.9%
Macedonian520.0%
Malaysian140.0%
Maltese110.0%
Mexican1,4850.6%
Mexican American Indian610.0%
Mongolian50.0%
Moroccan450.0%
Native Hawaiian1040.1%
Navajo760.0%
New Zealander260.0%
Nigerian190.0%
Northern European5630.3%
Norwegian2,0260.9%
Okinawan50.0%
Pakistani1470.1%
Pennsylvania German560.0%
Peruvian2870.1%
Polish8,3203.6%
Portuguese8,4403.7%
Puerto Rican1,3950.6%
Romanian1780.1%
Russian2,8091.2%
Salvadoran2450.1%
Samoan400.0%
Scandinavian5860.3%
Scotch-Irish2,0170.9%
Scottish7,7603.4%
Serbian7450.3%
Sioux170.0%
Slavic1720.1%
Slovak2470.1%
South African680.0%
South American2,7051.2%
South American Indian1580.1%
Spaniard2060.1%
Spanish600.0%
Spanish American Indian90.0%
Sri Lankan2070.1%
Subsaharan African3,0751.3%
Swedish5,7522.5%
Swiss3960.2%
Syrian1720.1%
Thai7840.3%
Turkish1240.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander10.0%
Ukrainian5550.2%
Uruguayan240.0%
Venezuelan1960.1%
Vietnamese1810.1%
Welsh9780.4%
West Indian900.0%
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Immigrants in Barnstable County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Barnstable County came from Latin America (11,025 | 4.8%), South America (7,123 | 3.1%), Europe (5,577 | 2.4%), Brazil (5,257 | 2.3%), and Caribbean (3,198 | 1.4%), together accounting for 14.0% of all Barnstable County residents.
Immigrants in Barnstable County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa8650.4%
Albania240.0%
Argentina1050.1%
Armenia790.0%
Asia2,9891.3%
Australia680.0%
Austria110.0%
Azores1510.1%
Bangladesh1350.1%
Barbados250.0%
Belarus1620.1%
Belgium400.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina680.0%
Brazil5,2572.3%
Bulgaria3240.1%
Cabo Verde770.0%
Cambodia560.0%
Cameroon420.0%
Canada9610.4%
Caribbean3,1981.4%
Central America7040.3%
Chile1520.1%
China9410.4%
Colombia1190.1%
Croatia570.0%
Cuba240.0%
Czechoslovakia510.0%
Denmark930.0%
Dominica1150.1%
Dominican Republic2600.1%
Eastern Africa670.0%
Eastern Asia1,1490.5%
Eastern Europe1,8250.8%
Ecuador1,0950.5%
Egypt2460.1%
El Salvador1060.1%
England8630.4%
Ethiopia510.0%
Europe5,5772.4%
France2480.1%
Germany2800.1%
Ghana1950.1%
Greece1910.1%
Guatemala1500.1%
Guyana600.0%
Haiti4030.2%
Honduras240.0%
Hong Kong310.0%
Hungary130.0%
India3140.1%
Indonesia110.0%
Iran300.0%
Iraq160.0%
Ireland5100.2%
Israel300.0%
Italy4590.2%
Jamaica2,3441.0%
Japan1900.1%
Kazakhstan790.0%
Korea180.0%
Laos140.0%
Latin America11,0254.8%
Latvia170.0%
Lebanon1680.1%
Lithuania690.0%
Malaysia2300.1%
Mexico4240.2%
Middle Africa520.0%
Moldova940.0%
Morocco360.0%
Nepal570.0%
Netherlands720.0%
Nigeria190.0%
North Macedonia1110.1%
Northern Africa3150.1%
Northern Europe1,9350.8%
Oceania1190.1%
Pakistan1130.1%
Peru1720.1%
Philippines1460.1%
Poland1510.1%
Portugal4510.2%
Romania590.0%
Russia1550.1%
Saudi Arabia690.0%
Scotland890.0%
Serbia2910.1%
South Africa1400.1%
South America7,1233.1%
South Central Asia7810.3%
South Eastern Asia5780.3%
Southern Europe1,1010.5%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines90.0%
Sweden290.0%
Switzerland620.0%
Syria690.0%
Taiwan2030.1%
Thailand690.0%
Trinidad and Tobago70.0%
Turkey260.0%
Ukraine1330.1%
Uruguay240.0%
Uzbekistan470.0%
Venezuela1390.1%
Vietnam520.0%
Western Africa2910.1%
Western Asia4810.2%
Western Europe7130.3%
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Sex and Age in Barnstable County

Sex and Age in Barnstable County

The most populous age groups in Barnstable County are 65 to 69 Years (10,671 | 9.6%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (11,624 | 9.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Barnstable County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,152 (3.7%)3,854 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Years4,497 (4.1%)4,430 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Years5,060 (4.6%)4,748 (4.0%)
15 to 19 Years5,960 (5.4%)4,932 (4.2%)
20 to 24 Years6,379 (5.8%)5,163 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years5,475 (5.0%)5,005 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Years5,220 (4.7%)4,950 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Years5,569 (5.0%)5,494 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Years4,909 (4.4%)4,999 (4.2%)
45 to 49 Years5,109 (4.6%)5,834 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years6,912 (6.2%)7,572 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years8,893 (8.0%)10,564 (8.9%)
60 to 64 Years10,219 (9.2%)10,996 (9.3%)
65 to 69 Years10,671 (9.6%)11,624 (9.8%)
70 to 74 Years8,655 (7.8%)10,633 (9.0%)
75 to 79 Years5,418 (4.9%)7,641 (6.4%)
80 to 84 Years3,611 (3.3%)4,584 (3.9%)
85 Years and over3,997 (3.6%)5,707 (4.8%)
Total110,706 (100.0%)118,730 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Barnstable County

Median Family Size in Barnstable County

The median family size in Barnstable County is 2.83 persons per family, with single female/mother families (8,818 | 14.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.95 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,617 | 5.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Barnstable County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple49,694 (80.0%)2.81
Single Male/Father3,617 (5.8%)2.80
Single Female/Mother8,818 (14.2%)2.95
Total Families62,129 (100.0%)2.83

Median Household Size in Barnstable County

The median household size in Barnstable County is 2.27 persons per household, with single male/father households (3,617 | 3.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.17 persons per household. non-family households (37,840 | 37.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Barnstable County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple49,694 (49.7%)2.83
Single Male/Father3,617 (3.6%)3.17
Single Female/Mother8,818 (8.8%)3.16
Non-family37,840 (37.9%)1.23
Total Households99,969 (100.0%)2.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Barnstable County

Out of a total of 99,969 households in Barnstable County, 62,129 (62.2%) are family households, while 37,840 (37.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 36,715, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 31,335.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Barnstable County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-31,335 (31.3%)
2-Person Households36,715 (36.7%)5,632 (5.6%)
3-Person Households11,982 (12.0%)612 (0.6%)
4-Person Households8,052 (8.1%)128 (0.1%)
5-Person Households3,759 (3.8%)113 (0.1%)
6-Person Households997 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households624 (0.6%)20 (0.0%)
Total62,129 (62.2%)37,840 (37.9%)

Female Fertility in Barnstable County

Fertility by Age in Barnstable County

Average fertility rate in Barnstable County is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Barnstable County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years979 (64.3%)65.0
35 to 50 years543 (35.7%)31.0
Total1,522 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Barnstable County

84.4% of women with births (1,522) in Barnstable County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 20.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 6.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Barnstable County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years779 (79.6%)200 (20.4%)
35 to 50 years506 (93.2%)37 (6.8%)
Total1,285 (84.4%)237 (15.6%)

Fertility by Education in Barnstable County

Average fertility rate in Barnstable County is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 56.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 2.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Barnstable County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School12 (0.8%)2.0
High School Diploma220 (14.4%)32.0
College or Associate's Degree523 (34.4%)46.0
Bachelor's Degree471 (30.9%)53.0
Graduate Degree296 (19.5%)56.0
Total1,522 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Barnstable County

15.6% of women with births in Barnstable County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 97.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Barnstable County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
High School Diploma173 (78.6%)47 (21.4%)
College or Associate's Degree433 (82.8%)90 (17.2%)
Bachelor's Degree390 (82.8%)81 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree289 (97.6%)7 (2.4%)
Total1,285 (84.4%)237 (15.6%)

Income in Barnstable County

Income Overview in Barnstable County

Per Capita Income in Barnstable County is $55,940, while median incomes of families and households are $118,599 and $90,447 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income229,436$55,940
Median Family Income62,129$118,599
Mean Family Income62,129$153,155
Median Household Income99,969$90,447
Mean Household Income99,969$124,905
Income Deficit62,129$9,691
Wage / Income Gap (%)229,43622.42%
Wage / Income Gap ($)229,43677.58¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index229,4360.47

Earnings by Sex in Barnstable County

Average Earnings in Barnstable County are $45,362, $51,736 for men and $40,136 for women, a difference of 22.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Barnstable County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male66,148 (51.7%)$51,736
Female61,678 (48.2%)$40,136
Total127,826 (100.0%)$45,362

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Barnstable County

The most common earnings brackets in Barnstable County are $100,000+ for men (15,211 | 23.0%) and $100,000+ for women (7,630 | 12.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Barnstable County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,805 (4.2%)3,514 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,932 (2.9%)2,439 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,247 (3.4%)2,506 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,028 (3.1%)1,938 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,114 (3.2%)2,347 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,215 (1.8%)1,647 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,436 (2.2%)1,966 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999974 (1.5%)1,333 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,527 (2.3%)1,936 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,124 (3.2%)1,885 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,960 (4.5%)3,376 (5.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,583 (3.9%)3,128 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,920 (4.4%)2,726 (4.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,687 (4.1%)3,126 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,632 (4.0%)2,673 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,662 (4.0%)2,059 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,447 (6.7%)4,973 (8.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,880 (5.9%)3,662 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,764 (11.7%)6,814 (11.1%)
$100,000+15,211 (23.0%)7,630 (12.4%)
Total66,148 (100.0%)61,678 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Barnstable County

Average earnings in Barnstable County are $59,536 for men and $45,077 for women, a difference of 24.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $92,592, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,410. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,757, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,163.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Barnstable County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,410$24,163
High School Diploma$50,908$33,945
College or Associate's Degree$56,948$37,906
Bachelor's Degree$73,794$53,095
Graduate Degree$92,592$70,757
Total$59,536$45,077

Family Income in Barnstable County

Family Income Brackets in Barnstable County

According to the Barnstable County family income data, there are 12,799 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 435 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Barnstable County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,0561.7%
$10,000 to $14,9994350.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,7402.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991,7402.8%
$35,000 to $49,9994,3497.0%
$50,000 to $74,9998,57413.8%
$75,000 to $99,9998,07713.0%
$100,000 to $149,99912,79920.6%
$150,000 to $199,99910,62417.1%
$200,000+12,79920.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Barnstable County

6-person families (810 | 1.3%) account for the highest median family income in Barnstable County with $174,423 per family, while 2-person families (38,442 | 61.9%) have the highest median income of $52,904 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Barnstable County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families38,442 (61.9%)$105,808
3-Person Families11,046 (17.8%)$127,018
4-Person Families7,800 (12.6%)$141,134
5-Person Families3,596 (5.8%)$162,857
6-Person Families810 (1.3%)$174,423
7+ Person Families435 (0.7%)$133,523
Total62,129 (100.0%)$118,599

Family Income by Number of Earners in Barnstable County

The median family income in Barnstable County is $118,599, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,619) having the highest median family income of $170,161, while families with no earners (13,395) have the lowest median family income of $76,262, accounting for 12.3% and 21.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Barnstable County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners13,395 (21.6%)$76,262
1 Earner17,212 (27.7%)$94,349
2 Earners23,903 (38.5%)$143,044
3+ Earners7,619 (12.3%)$170,161
Total62,129 (100.0%)$118,599

Household Income in Barnstable County

Household Income Brackets in Barnstable County

With 17,295 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Barnstable County, accounting for 17.3% of all households. In contrast, only 2,699 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Barnstable County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,4993.5%
$10,000 to $14,9992,6992.7%
$15,000 to $24,9995,3985.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995,7985.8%
$35,000 to $49,9999,1979.2%
$50,000 to $74,99915,09515.1%
$75,000 to $99,99912,99613.0%
$100,000 to $149,99917,29517.3%
$150,000 to $199,99912,69612.7%
$200,000+15,39515.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Barnstable County

The median household income in Barnstable County is $90,447, with the highest median household income of $117,213 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 36,823 households (36.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $70,750, with 972 households (1.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Barnstable County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years972 (1.0%)$70,750
25 to 44 Years16,919 (16.9%)$95,229
45 to 64 Years36,823 (36.8%)$117,213
65+ Years45,255 (45.3%)$73,843
Total99,969 (100.0%)$90,447

Poverty in Barnstable County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Barnstable County

With 6.1% poverty level for males and 7.9% for females among the residents of Barnstable County, under 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 489 males (12.0%) and 1,231 females (12.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Barnstable County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years489 (12.0%)314 (8.7%)
5 Years61 (5.5%)17 (1.7%)
6 to 11 Years543 (10.5%)445 (8.4%)
12 to 14 Years238 (7.7%)209 (7.7%)
15 Years79 (6.3%)74 (9.9%)
16 and 17 Years121 (5.3%)169 (7.3%)
18 to 24 Years428 (5.0%)530 (7.6%)
25 to 34 Years572 (5.4%)1,231 (12.4%)
35 to 44 Years403 (3.9%)895 (8.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,019 (8.5%)754 (5.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,478 (7.7%)1,501 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years790 (4.1%)1,593 (7.2%)
75 Years and over431 (3.4%)1,527 (8.9%)
Total6,652 (6.1%)9,259 (7.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Barnstable County

According to the poverty statistics in Barnstable County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.6% of males and 98.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Barnstable County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,571 (88.0%)3,280 (91.3%)
5 Years1,040 (94.5%)975 (98.3%)
6 to 11 Years4,650 (89.5%)4,855 (91.6%)
12 to 14 Years2,832 (92.2%)2,515 (92.3%)
15 Years1,167 (93.7%)673 (90.1%)
16 and 17 Years2,144 (94.7%)2,159 (92.7%)
18 to 24 Years8,058 (95.0%)6,440 (92.4%)
25 to 34 Years10,089 (94.6%)8,718 (87.6%)
35 to 44 Years10,047 (96.1%)9,586 (91.5%)
45 to 54 Years10,990 (91.5%)12,647 (94.4%)
55 to 64 Years17,614 (92.3%)19,984 (93.0%)
65 to 74 Years18,423 (95.9%)20,513 (92.8%)
75 Years and over12,291 (96.6%)15,593 (91.1%)
Total102,916 (93.9%)107,938 (92.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Barnstable County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Barnstable County show that 2.4% or 1,177 of the total 49,694 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.9%, comprising of 409 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Barnstable County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children36,287 (98.1%)722 (1.9%)
1 or 2 Children10,098 (96.1%)409 (3.9%)
3 or 4 Children2,051 (97.8%)46 (2.2%)
5 or more Children81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total48,517 (97.6%)1,177 (2.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Barnstable County

According to the poverty data in Barnstable County, 4.9% or 176 single-father households and 13.2% or 1,164 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 109 households (5.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 787 households (23.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Barnstable County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children67 (4.4%)267 (5.5%)
1 or 2 Children109 (5.4%)787 (23.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)110 (19.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total176 (4.9%)1,164 (13.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Barnstable County

The poverty data for Barnstable County shows that 1,177 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 1,340 of the single-parent households (10.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 409 households (3.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 110 household (17.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Barnstable County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children722 (1.9%)334 (5.2%)
1 or 2 Children409 (3.9%)896 (16.6%)
3 or 4 Children46 (2.2%)110 (17.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,177 (2.4%)1,340 (10.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Barnstable County

Employment by Class of Employer in Barnstable County

Among the 111,344 employed individuals in Barnstable County, private company employees (67,088 | 60.3%), not-for-profit organizations (13,651 | 12.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (9,581 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Barnstable County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees67,08860.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,1305.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9,5818.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations13,65112.3%
Local Government Employees9,0548.1%
State Government Employees3,2362.9%
Federal Government Employees2,3282.1%
Unpaid Family Workers2760.3%
Total111,344100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Barnstable County

According to the labor force statistics for Barnstable County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (200,688), 59.7% or 119,811 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 5,391 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 88.1% or 18,475 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 5.9% or 881 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Barnstable County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,096 (46.1%)221 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years9,695 (84.0%)494 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years9,180 (87.6%)487 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years8,655 (85.1%)450 (5.2%)
35 to 44 Years18,475 (88.1%)739 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years21,638 (85.1%)801 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years16,091 (82.7%)547 (3.4%)
60 to 64 Years14,363 (67.7%)618 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years14,928 (35.9%)881 (5.9%)
75 Years and over2,786 (9.0%)134 (4.8%)
Total119,811 (59.7%)5,391 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Barnstable County

According to labor force statistics for Barnstable County, 82.1% of individuals (88,438) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (107,720) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 3,626 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.4% or 39,482 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.2% or 1,017 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Barnstable County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,649 (72.3%)167 (3.3%)
High School Diploma19,551 (79.2%)1,284 (5.2%)
College / Associate Degree25,722 (81.0%)1,524 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher39,482 (85.4%)1,479 (3.2%)
Total88,438 (82.1%)4,417 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Barnstable County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Barnstable County are Community & Social Service (13,721 | 12.0%), Management (13,627 | 12.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (8,197 | 7.2%), Education Instruction & Library (7,041 | 6.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (6,313 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Barnstable County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Barnstable County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (80.0%), Computers & Mathematics (74.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (79.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Barnstable County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7,286 (53.5%)6,341 (46.5%)
Business & Financial3,021 (51.1%)2,890 (48.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,444 (70.4%)1,869 (29.6%)
Computers & Mathematics1,909 (74.3%)661 (25.7%)
Architecture & Engineering1,615 (80.0%)403 (20.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science920 (53.3%)805 (46.7%)
Community & Social Service 4,815 (35.1%)8,906 (64.9%)
Education, Arts & Media834 (35.7%)1,500 (64.3%)
Legal Services & Support931 (67.3%)452 (32.7%)
Education Instruction & Library1,870 (26.6%)5,171 (73.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,180 (39.8%)1,783 (60.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,742 (21.2%)6,455 (78.7%)
Health Technologists1,227 (20.9%)4,643 (79.1%)
Total (Category)21,308 (44.6%)26,461 (55.4%)
Total (Overall)58,719 (51.5%)55,181 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Barnstable County are Food Preparation & Serving (6,956 | 6.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,113 | 4.5%), Personal Care & Service (3,539 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (3,219 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (2,543 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Barnstable County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Barnstable County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (93.5%), Security & Protection (87.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (82.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.7%), Personal Care & Service (71.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (46.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Barnstable County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support428 (13.3%)2,791 (86.7%)
Security & Protection2,222 (87.4%)321 (12.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,113 (82.0%)244 (18.0%)
Law Enforcement1,109 (93.5%)77 (6.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,699 (53.2%)3,257 (46.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,352 (65.6%)1,761 (34.4%)
Personal Care & Service999 (28.2%)2,540 (71.8%)
Total (Category)10,700 (50.1%)10,670 (49.9%)
Total (Overall)58,719 (51.5%)55,181 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Barnstable County are Sales & Related (12,148 | 10.7%), and Office & Administration (10,995 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Barnstable County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Barnstable County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,745 (47.3%)6,403 (52.7%)
Office & Administration2,351 (21.4%)8,644 (78.6%)
Total (Category)8,096 (35.0%)15,047 (65.0%)
Total (Overall)58,719 (51.5%)55,181 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Barnstable County are Construction & Extraction (8,701 | 7.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,053 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (559 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Barnstable County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Barnstable County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry421 (75.3%)138 (24.7%)
Construction & Extraction8,445 (97.1%)256 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,030 (99.3%)23 (0.7%)
Total (Category)11,896 (96.6%)417 (3.4%)
Total (Overall)58,719 (51.5%)55,181 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Barnstable County are Transportation (3,499 | 3.1%), Production (3,290 | 2.9%), and Material Moving (2,516 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Barnstable County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Barnstable County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,191 (66.6%)1,099 (33.4%)
Transportation2,743 (78.4%)756 (21.6%)
Material Moving1,785 (71.0%)731 (29.0%)
Total (Category)6,719 (72.2%)2,586 (27.8%)
Total (Overall)58,719 (51.5%)55,181 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Barnstable County

Employment Industries in Barnstable County

The major employment industries in Barnstable County include Health Care & Social Assistance (17,817 | 15.6%), Retail Trade (13,841 | 12.1%), Construction (11,778 | 10.3%), Professional & Scientific (9,874 | 8.7%), and Educational Services (9,377 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Barnstable County

Employment Industries by Sex in Barnstable County

The Barnstable County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (89.3%), and Construction (88.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.7%), Educational Services (69.3%), and Finance & Insurance (53.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Barnstable County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting506 (65.1%)271 (34.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction10,380 (88.1%)1,398 (11.9%)
Manufacturing3,682 (65.3%)1,959 (34.7%)
Wholesale Trade1,591 (65.3%)844 (34.7%)
Retail Trade6,742 (48.7%)7,099 (51.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,431 (65.2%)1,298 (34.8%)
Utilities831 (89.3%)100 (10.7%)
Information1,106 (54.8%)913 (45.2%)
Finance & Insurance2,078 (46.5%)2,391 (53.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,312 (50.4%)1,291 (49.6%)
Professional & Scientific5,637 (57.1%)4,237 (42.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3,940 (70.1%)1,682 (29.9%)
Educational Services2,881 (30.7%)6,496 (69.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,614 (20.3%)14,203 (79.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,076 (59.8%)1,393 (40.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,158 (49.3%)4,280 (50.7%)
Public Administration3,344 (62.0%)2,049 (38.0%)
Total58,719 (51.5%)55,181 (48.4%)

Education in Barnstable County

School Enrollment in Barnstable County

The most common levels of schooling among the 38,555 students in Barnstable County are high school (8,862 | 23.0%), college / undergraduate (8,531 | 22.1%), and middle school (7,648 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Barnstable County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,4896.5%
Kindergarten1,8884.9%
Elementary School6,89617.9%
Middle School7,64819.8%
High School8,86223.0%
College / Undergraduate8,53122.1%
Graduate / Professional2,2415.8%
Total38,555100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Barnstable County

Out of a total of 38,555 students who are enrolled in schools in Barnstable County, 7,094 (18.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 31,461 (81.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 675 (38.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,759 (89.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Barnstable County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,060 (61.1%)675 (38.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,362 (88.9%)921 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds8,474 (87.9%)1,167 (12.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,759 (89.6%)665 (10.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,440 (76.0%)772 (24.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,818 (69.5%)1,239 (30.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,644 (71.9%)642 (28.1%)
35 Years and over1,897 (65.0%)1,020 (35.0%)
Total31,461 (81.6%)7,094 (18.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Barnstable County

Business (12,869 | 14.4%), education (11,822 | 13.2%), social sciences (9,514 | 10.6%), science & technology (8,660 | 9.7%), and literature & languages (6,262 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 89,517 individuals in Barnstable County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Barnstable County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,7863.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5,4576.1%
Physical & Health Sciences3,2123.6%
Psychology4,9265.5%
Social Sciences9,51410.6%
Engineering5,1065.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies3830.4%
Science & Technology8,6609.7%
Business12,86914.4%
Education11,82213.2%
Literature & Languages6,2627.0%
Liberal Arts & History5,6306.3%
Visual & Performing Arts4,9985.6%
Communications2,5242.8%
Arts & Humanities5,3686.0%
Total89,517100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Barnstable County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Barnstable County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Barnstable County are males with 2 vehicles (25,124, accounting for 43.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (22,139, making up 46.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Barnstable County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle607 (1.1%)720 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle8,577 (14.9%)10,509 (19.6%)
2 Vehicles25,124 (43.8%)22,139 (41.4%)
3 Vehicles14,506 (25.3%)12,963 (24.2%)
4 Vehicles5,669 (9.9%)5,020 (9.4%)
5 or more Vehicles2,878 (5.0%)2,175 (4.1%)
Total57,361 (100.0%)53,526 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Barnstable County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Barnstable County are 10 to 14 minutes (16,581 commuters, 17.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (16,197 commuters, 16.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (13,665 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Barnstable County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,3333.4%
5 to 9 Minutes13,61214.1%
10 to 14 Minutes16,58117.1%
15 to 19 Minutes16,19716.7%
20 to 24 Minutes13,66514.1%
25 to 29 Minutes5,3145.5%
30 to 34 Minutes9,98410.3%
35 to 39 Minutes2,2662.3%
40 to 44 Minutes2,5942.7%
45 to 59 Minutes4,3094.4%
60 to 89 Minutes4,4634.6%
90 or more Minutes4,4884.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Barnstable County

The most common commute times in Barnstable County are 10 to 14 minutes (9,071 commuters, 18.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (8,186 commuters, 17.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Barnstable County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,445 (2.9%)1,888 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,878 (13.6%)6,734 (14.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes9,071 (18.0%)7,510 (16.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes8,011 (15.9%)8,186 (17.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes6,934 (13.7%)6,731 (14.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,429 (4.8%)2,885 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes5,328 (10.5%)4,656 (10.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,215 (2.4%)1,051 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,522 (3.0%)1,072 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,379 (4.7%)1,930 (4.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,545 (5.0%)1,918 (4.1%)
90 or more Minutes2,745 (5.4%)1,743 (3.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Barnstable County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Barnstable County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,114, 16.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (7,306, 15.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Barnstable County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,864 (3.7%)809 (1.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,277 (2.5%)300 (0.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,929 (3.8%)1,075 (2.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,621 (11.1%)2,913 (6.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,311 (10.5%)4,086 (8.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,114 (16.1%)4,995 (10.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,453 (12.8%)7,306 (15.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,864 (11.6%)7,213 (15.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,520 (5.0%)4,637 (10.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,656 (7.2%)5,132 (11.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,538 (3.0%)1,793 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM891 (1.8%)644 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,870 (5.7%)3,247 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,594 (5.1%)2,154 (4.6%)
Total50,502 (100.0%)46,304 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Barnstable County

Occupancy by Ownership in Barnstable County

Of the total 99,969 dwellings in Barnstable County, owner-occupied units account for 81,334 (81.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 18,635 (18.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Barnstable County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units81,33481.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units18,63518.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units99,969100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Barnstable County

Occupancy by Household Size in Barnstable County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household31,33531.3%
2-Person Household42,34742.4%
3-Person Household12,59412.6%
4+ Person Household13,69313.7%
Total Housing Units99,969100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Barnstable County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Barnstable County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household22,826 (72.9%)8,509 (27.2%)
2-Person Household37,309 (88.1%)5,038 (11.9%)
3-Person Household10,061 (79.9%)2,533 (20.1%)
4+ Person Household11,138 (81.3%)2,555 (18.7%)
Total Housing Units81,334 (81.4%)18,635 (18.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Barnstable County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Barnstable County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,461 (50.3%)1,441 (49.7%)
High School Diploma13,016 (70.8%)5,371 (29.2%)
College/Associate Degree22,293 (76.7%)6,762 (23.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher44,564 (89.8%)5,061 (10.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Barnstable County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Barnstable County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7,7417.7%
35 to 44 Years10,15010.2%
45 to 54 Years13,65813.7%
55 to 64 Years23,16523.2%
65 to 74 Years25,21725.2%
75 to 84 Years13,38113.4%
85 Years and Over6,6576.7%
Total99,969100.0%

Housing Finances in Barnstable County

Median Income by Occupancy in Barnstable County

Median Income by Occupancy in Barnstable County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied81,334 (81.4%)$102,237
Renter-Occupied18,635 (18.6%)$46,254
Average99,969 (100.0%)$90,447

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Barnstable County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Barnstable County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,377 (1.7%)829 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999730 (0.9%)537 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,149 (1.4%)1,518 (8.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,365 (1.7%)1,224 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,624 (2.0%)1,147 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,020 (4.9%)1,809 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,502 (8.0%)2,674 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,316 (15.1%)2,750 (14.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,649 (13.1%)2,309 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99915,290 (18.8%)1,969 (10.6%)
$150,000 or more26,312 (32.4%)1,869 (10.0%)
Total81,334 (100.0%)18,635 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Barnstable County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Barnstable County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300629 (0.8%)639 (3.4%)
$300 to $4992,794 (3.4%)1,357 (7.3%)
$500 to $79911,923 (14.7%)1,164 (6.2%)
$800 to $9998,223 (10.1%)937 (5.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49914,280 (17.6%)4,165 (22.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99911,565 (14.2%)4,944 (26.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49911,786 (14.5%)2,713 (14.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,280 (8.9%)605 (3.3%)
$3,000 or more12,854 (15.8%)719 (3.9%)
Total81,334 (100.0%)18,635 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Barnstable County

Housing Structures in Barnstable County

Housing Structures in Barnstable County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached79,83179.9%
Single Unit, Attached5,4365.4%
2 Unit Apartments2,3532.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,4943.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,2163.2%
10 or more Apartments5,1215.1%
Mobile Home / Other5180.5%
Total99,969100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Barnstable County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Barnstable County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached72,421 (90.7%)7,410 (9.3%)
Single Unit, Attached3,775 (69.4%)1,661 (30.6%)
2 Unit Apartments938 (39.9%)1,415 (60.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,389 (39.8%)2,105 (60.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,096 (34.1%)2,120 (65.9%)
10 or more Apartments1,465 (28.6%)3,656 (71.4%)
Mobile Home / Other250 (48.3%)268 (51.7%)
Total81,334 (81.4%)18,635 (18.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Barnstable County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Barnstable County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room181 (0.2%)629 (3.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,154 (2.6%)5,633 (30.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms22,850 (28.1%)8,661 (46.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms34,102 (41.9%)2,860 (15.3%)
8 or more Rooms22,047 (27.1%)852 (4.6%)
Total81,334 (100.0%)18,635 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Barnstable County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Barnstable County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas51,359 (63.1%)9,808 (52.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,251 (4.0%)1,230 (6.6%)
Electricity6,369 (7.8%)5,023 (27.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene18,532 (22.8%)2,248 (12.1%)
Coal or Coke66 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,593 (2.0%)145 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used164 (0.2%)181 (1.0%)
Total81,334 (100.0%)18,635 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Barnstable County

Household Vehicle Usage in Barnstable County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,053 (2.5%)2,915 (15.6%)
1 Vehicle24,718 (30.4%)8,565 (46.0%)
2 Vehicles35,954 (44.2%)5,267 (28.3%)
3 or more Vehicles18,609 (22.9%)1,888 (10.1%)
Total81,334 (100.0%)18,635 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Barnstable County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Barnstable County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units32,93248,402
Median Property Value$549,000$500,300
Median Household Income$82,006$17,718
Monthly Housing Costs$852$12,485
Real Estate Taxes$4,108$503

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Barnstable County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Barnstable County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000386 (1.2%)506 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999292 (0.9%)266 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,924 (8.9%)4,739 (9.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99911,075 (33.6%)18,672 (38.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9999,134 (27.7%)14,571 (30.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9994,556 (13.8%)5,684 (11.7%)
$1,000,000 or more4,565 (13.9%)3,964 (8.2%)
Total32,932 (100.0%)48,402 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Barnstable County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Barnstable County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,199 (3.6%)1,903 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,579 (7.8%)908 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,444 (7.4%)1,559 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,602 (10.9%)1,576 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,367 (16.3%)2,900 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,083 (12.4%)6,949 (14.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,064 (15.4%)6,566 (13.6%)
$150,000 or more8,594 (26.1%)10,226 (21.1%)
Total32,932 (100.0%)48,402 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Barnstable County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Barnstable County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,584 (7.9%)116,538 (240.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,263 (9.9%)5,206 (10.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,536 (10.7%)7,943 (16.4%)
4.0x or more23,332 (70.9%)9,170 (19.0%)
Total32,932 (100.0%)48,402 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Barnstable County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Barnstable County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800422 (1.3%)266 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,136 (3.5%)836 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,49930,763 (93.4%)2,523 (5.2%)
Total32,932 (100.0%)48,402 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Barnstable County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Barnstable County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Barnstable County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9,995 (98.8%)126 (1.2%)
6 to 18 Years25,216 (98.5%)392 (1.5%)
19 to 25 Years14,458 (94.2%)885 (5.8%)
26 to 34 Years16,777 (92.6%)1,344 (7.4%)
35 to 44 Years19,465 (93.8%)1,298 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years24,089 (94.9%)1,296 (5.1%)
55 to 64 Years39,226 (96.7%)1,336 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years41,200 (99.7%)119 (0.3%)
75 Years and older29,748 (99.7%)94 (0.3%)
Total220,174 (97.0%)6,890 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Barnstable County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Barnstable County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,995 (98.8%)126 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen25,216 (98.5%)392 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen14,458 (94.2%)885 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Barnstable County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Barnstable County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00016,038 (97.7%)381 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99924,200 (95.6%)1,114 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99928,989 (96.4%)1,071 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99927,913 (97.1%)848 (2.9%)
$100,000 and over121,968 (97.3%)3,441 (2.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Barnstable County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Barnstable County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,227 (41.8%)6,636 (65.6%)
6 to 18 Years9,420 (36.8%)17,691 (69.1%)
19 to 25 Years3,129 (20.4%)12,118 (79.0%)
25 to 34 Years5,889 (32.5%)11,955 (66.0%)
35 to 44 Years5,105 (24.6%)15,646 (75.4%)
45 to 54 Years5,592 (22.0%)19,718 (77.7%)
55 to 64 Years8,137 (20.1%)33,491 (82.6%)
65 to 74 Years39,147 (94.7%)28,276 (68.4%)
75 Years and over29,271 (98.1%)22,619 (75.8%)
Total109,917 (48.4%)168,150 (74.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Barnstable County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Barnstable County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (0.1%)53 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years1,382 (10.6%)730 (6.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,481 (7.8%)1,231 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years4,254 (10.3%)3,952 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,128 (16.3%)3,145 (14.2%)
75 Years and over5,234 (41.1%)6,709 (39.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Barnstable County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Barnstable County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (0.1%)2 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years70 (0.5%)62 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years46 (0.2%)107 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,048 (2.5%)914 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,953 (10.2%)1,107 (5.0%)
75 Years and over3,262 (25.6%)3,109 (18.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Barnstable County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)53 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years329 (2.5%)115 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years25 (0.1%)94 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years619 (1.5%)392 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years377 (2.0%)434 (2.0%)
75 Years and over762 (6.0%)1,045 (6.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Barnstable County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,280 (9.8%)554 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,298 (6.8%)769 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,782 (4.3%)1,619 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years533 (2.8%)670 (3.0%)
75 Years and over674 (5.3%)1,358 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Barnstable County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years416 (3.2%)91 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years163 (0.9%)360 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,701 (4.1%)1,841 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,407 (7.3%)1,548 (7.0%)
75 Years and over2,732 (21.5%)3,848 (22.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Barnstable County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years450 (3.4%)97 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years184 (1.0%)186 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years466 (1.1%)802 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years259 (1.3%)413 (1.9%)
75 Years and over918 (7.2%)1,598 (9.3%)

Technology Access in Barnstable County

Computing Device Access in Barnstable County

Computing Device Access in Barnstable County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop85,56485.6%
Smartphone86,73186.8%
Tablet67,37967.4%
No Computing Device4,0424.0%
Total99,969100.0%

Internet Access in Barnstable County

Internet Access in Barnstable County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1830.2%
Broadband Home83,66383.7%
Cellular Data Only7,6607.7%
Satellite Internet3,3403.3%
No Internet6,9927.0%
Total99,969100.0%

Barnstable County Summary

Introduction

Barnstable County is located in the southeastern corner of Massachusetts and is the largest county in the state. It is bordered by Plymouth County to the north, Bristol County to the west, and Nantucket County to the south. The county is comprised of 15 towns and two cities, and is home to a population of 215,888 people. Barnstable County is known for its beautiful beaches, quaint towns, and rich history.

History

Barnstable County was established in 1685 and was named after Barnstable, England. The county was originally part of Plymouth Colony and was part of the original Plymouth Colony land grant. The county was divided into three townships in 1690: Barnstable, Yarmouth, and Sandwich. The towns of Falmouth, Dennis, and Harwich were added in 1739. The towns of Brewster, Chatham, and Orleans were added in 1797. The towns of Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown were added in 1803. The towns of Bourne and Mashpee were added in 1884. The cities of Barnstable and Yarmouth were incorporated in 1836 and 1854, respectively.

Geography

Barnstable County is located in the southeastern corner of Massachusetts and is bordered by Plymouth County to the north, Bristol County to the west, and Nantucket County to the south. The county is comprised of 15 towns and two cities. The towns are Barnstable, Yarmouth, Sandwich, Falmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Chatham, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, Provincetown, Bourne, and Mashpee. The two cities are Barnstable and Yarmouth. The county is located on Cape Cod and is known for its beautiful beaches, quaint towns, and rich history.

Economy

Barnstable County has a diverse economy that is driven by tourism, fishing, and agriculture. Tourism is the largest industry in the county, with over 4 million visitors each year. The county is home to several popular tourist attractions, including the Cape Cod National Seashore, the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, and the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. Fishing is also an important industry in the county, with the majority of the catch being lobster, scallops, and flounder. Agriculture is also an important part of the county’s economy, with cranberries, blueberries, and vegetables being the main crops.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Barnstable County was 215,888. The population is comprised of 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. The median household income in the county is $60,890 and the median family income is $76,845. The per capita income in the county is $35,945. The unemployment rate in the county is 4.2%.

Conclusion

Barnstable County is located in the southeastern corner of Massachusetts and is the largest county in the state. It is bordered by Plymouth County to the north, Bristol County to the west, and Nantucket County to the south. The county is comprised of 15 towns and two cities, and is home to a population of 215,888 people. Barnstable County is known for its beautiful beaches, quaint towns, and rich history. The county has a diverse economy that is driven by tourism, fishing, and agriculture. The population of the county is 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. The median household income in the county is $60,890 and the median family income is $76,845. The per capita income in the county is $35,945. The unemployment rate in the county is 4.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Barnstable County?
Total Population of Barnstable County is 229,436.
What is the Total Male Population of Barnstable County?
Total Male Population of Barnstable County is 110,706.
What is the Total Female Population of Barnstable County?
Total Female Population of Barnstable County is 118,730.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Barnstable County?
There are 93.24 Males per 100 Females in Barnstable County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Barnstable County?
There are 107.25 Females per 100 Males in Barnstable County.
What is the Median Population Age in Barnstable County?
Median Population Age in Barnstable County is 54.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Barnstable County
Average Family Size in Barnstable County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Barnstable County
Average Household Size in Barnstable County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Barnstable County?
Per Capita income in Barnstable County is $55,940.
What is the Median Family Income in Barnstable County?
Median Family Income in Barnstable County is $118,599.
What is the Median Household income in Barnstable County?
Median Household Income in Barnstable County is $90,447.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Barnstable County?
Income or Wage Gap in Barnstable County is 22.4%.
Women in Barnstable County earn 77.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Barnstable County?
Family Income Deficit in Barnstable County is $9,691.
Families that are below poverty line in Barnstable County earn $9,691 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Barnstable County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Barnstable County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Barnstable County?
There are 119,811 People in the Labor Forcein in Barnstable County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Barnstable County?
59.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Barnstable County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Barnstable County?
Unemployment Rate in Barnstable County is 4.5%.