Barnstable County, Massachusetts
MA · FIPS 25001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 231,668 | — | #306 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $95,241 | +26.7% | #222 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 55.4 years | +42.4% | #52 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $629,000 | +123.1% | #71 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,678 | +44.3% | #151 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | -39.1% | #310 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Barnstable County has a population of 231,668, making it the #306 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.4 years, which is 42.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Barnstable County is $95,241, ranking #222 out of 3,222 counties — 26.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Barnstable County is $629,000 (+123.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,678/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.1%.
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97.3% of residents in Barnstable County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.2% above the national rate.
About Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Barnstable County, Massachusetts has a total population of 231,668, making it the 306th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Barnstable County is 55.4 years, which is 42.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Barnstable County is $95,241, which ranks #222 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Barnstable County is $629,000, 123.1% above the national median. Renters in Barnstable County pay a median gross rent of $1,678 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Barnstable County, 48.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.6 min.
Barnstable County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%).
All data for Barnstable County, Massachusetts comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.