2023 ACS Census Data · Population 230,073
Barnstable County is a mid-sized county in Massachusetts with a population of 230,073. The median household income is $94,452, 45% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.4%, median home value is $575,900, and 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 97% above the national average.
Population
230,073
2023 estimate
Rank #305 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$94,452
Household
Rank #201 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$575,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #79 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
47.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #121 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
10.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% below Massachusetts avg·45% above national avg
Poverty Rate
23% above Massachusetts avg·50% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below Massachusetts avg·2% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$60,325
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
2% below Massachusetts avg·175% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% above Massachusetts avg·72% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
20% above Massachusetts avg·10% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% above Massachusetts avg·41% below national avg
Housing Units
165,661
Households
102,981
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,379
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
93.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
5% above Massachusetts avg·97% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Massachusetts avg·9% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.0%
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