Population 12,743 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Falmouth
Household size in Falmouth
| Period | Falmouth | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Falmouth average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Maine overall, where it has 2.30 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.63, as it has nationally. Of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people, only five have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Falmouth
| Period | Falmouth | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.1 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.7 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.6, Falmouth is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.0, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Falmouth
| Period | Falmouth | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Falmouth: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Falmouth has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Maine cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Falmouth
Renters in Falmouth
| Period | Falmouth | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Falmouth is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Falmouth
| Period | Falmouth | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Falmouth: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.4 points, as it has nationally. Falmouth has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Maine cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Falmouth
| Period | Falmouth | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Falmouth are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Falmouth has newer homes than at least four in five Maine cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Falmouth
| Period | Falmouth | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,152 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,491 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,853 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,431 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,278 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Falmouth costs $2,431 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,278 a month since 2006–10, up 111%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Falmouth has the highest rents of any Maine city with 5,000+ people.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Falmouth
Bachelor's degrees in Falmouth
| Period | Falmouth | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.8% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 66.1% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.9% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Falmouth is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (72.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Maine city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Falmouth
| Period | Falmouth | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.1% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.5% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Falmouth: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Falmouth has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Maine cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Falmouth
| Period | Falmouth | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Falmouth has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Falmouth compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth | 2.58 | 47.6 | 6.1% | 15.6% | 6.8% | 1986 | $2,431 | 72.9% | 98.1% | 2.5% |
| Cumberland Foreside | 2.52 | 54.1 | 6.4% | 21.8% | 22.2% | 1977 | $1,971 | 76.2% | 98.9% | 0.2% |
| Cumberland Center | 2.81 | 42.2 | 7.2% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1984 | $2,411 | 69.0% | 98.8% | 0.2% |
| Portland | 2.10 | 39.0 | 7.3% | 53.7% | 8.4% | 1955 | $1,590 | 59.6% | 96.5% | 4.0% |
| Yarmouth | 2.49 | 44.2 | 10.7% | 19.8% | 4.3% | 1972 | $1,752 | 68.1% | 98.7% | 3.2% |
| Long Island | 2.15 | 48.8 | 2.6% | 18.9% | 71.2% | 1938 | $1,938 | 51.5% | 97.8% | 0.6% |
| Peaks Island | 2.03 | 62.0 | 4.4% | 11.1% | 59.3% | 1938 | $1,502 | 71.9% | 97.2% | 1.9% |
| Westbrook | 2.33 | 40.2 | 9.5% | 36.2% | 6.5% | 1971 | $1,529 | 40.6% | 96.4% | 2.4% |
| South Windham | 2.36 | 37.5 | 5.2% | 6.4% | 16.3% | 1987 | $1,127 | 35.0% | 98.0% | 0.0% |
| South Portland | 2.21 | 42.2 | 5.9% | 41.8% | 5.8% | 1964 | $1,760 | 50.6% | 95.5% | 2.7% |
| North Yarmouth | 2.72 | 47.3 | 6.4% | 13.1% | 3.8% | 1982 | $1,568 | 54.2% | 98.5% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Falmouth. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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