Barnstable County, MA

County

Cities in Barnstable County

Neighborhoods in Barnstable County

Neighborhood

Barnstable, MA

Hatchville / Saconesset Hills

Wakeby / Farmersville

Waquoit Village / Smalltown

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Barnstable

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

48.3%

Households with Children

18.5%

School Enrollment K-12

16,161

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.4%
School Age (5-17): 10.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.6%
Working Age (35-54): 19.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.5%
Seniors (65+): 33.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.8%
High School / GED: 20.9%
Some College or Associate's: 27.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 48.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.9%
Single Parents: 5.6%
Couples & Adults: 43.3%
Living Alone: 38.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
Asian: 1.5%
Black or African American: 2.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 56.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 59.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 89.2%
Spanish: 2.4%
European & Indo-European: 7.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.0%
Middle School (5-8): 3.2%
High School (9-12): 3.7%
College / Graduate: 4.8%
Not Enrolled: 83.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources