Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA

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2023 Population

127,301

0.705% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

55.6

0.907% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

7.07%

0.379% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$94,294

5.63% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$679,100

7.15% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

53,428

0.588% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA had a population of 127k people with a median age of 55.6 and a median household income of $94,294. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA grew from 126,410 to 127,301, a 0.705% increase and its median household income grew from $89,270 to $94,294, a 5.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.66%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.18%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.57%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.35%).

10.6% of the households in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA was $679,100, and the homeownership rate was 80.1%.

Most people in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA borders Bristol County (South)--New Bedford, Dartmouth & Westport PUMA, MA, Plymouth County (North)--Marshfield, Hingham & Scituate PUMA, MA, Plymouth County (South)--Plymouth Town, Middleborough & Wareham PUMA, MA, and Barnstable County (West)--Inner Cape Cod Towns & Barnstable Town City PUMA, MA.

United States Massachusetts

Population & Diversity

Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA is home to a population of 127k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.2% of Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (12.9k people).

In 2023, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (108k people) in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.93k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 4.05k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA are Portuguese (4,361 households), Spanish (3,479 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (538 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,042

Women

50.8%

62,100

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 126,142 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.6%

2023 Citizenship

95.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.6% of Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
108k ± 1.26k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.93k ± 1.01k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.05k ± 724

4.56%

Hispanic Population

5.8k people

4.56% of the people in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA are hispanic (5.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Brazil
3,252 ± 1,382 people
Jamaica
1,155 ± 831 people
Ireland
574 ± 587 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA was Brazil, the natal country of 3,252 Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA residents, followed by Jamaica with 1,155 and Ireland with 574.

Foreign-Born Population

10.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.9k people

9.64%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12.2k people

As of 2023, 10.2% of Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA residents (12.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA was 9.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Portuguese
4,361 households (3.53%)
Spanish
3,479 households (2.82%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
538 households (0.436%)

10.6% of the households in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA was Portuguese. 3.53% of the households in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA reported speaking Portuguese at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,384 ± 398
Korea
807 ± 231
Gulf War (2001-)
626 ± 191

Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA employs 53.4k people. The largest industries in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA are Construction (6,192 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,043 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,153 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($293,238), Motion pictures & video industries ($290,950), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($290,919).

Males in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $82,108. The income inequality in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,045

Women

48.2%

24,767

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA in 2020 was 47,812 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

53.4k

2022 Value

−0.588%

1 Year decline

± −0.588%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.588%, from 53.7k employees to 53.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA, are Retail salespersons (1,652 people), Other managers (1,518 people), and Registered nurses (1,510 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.4k

2022 Value

−0.588%

1 Year decline

± −0.588%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.588%, from 53.7k employees to 53.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA, are Construction (6,192 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,043 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,153 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,114

Median earning men ± $2,780

$49,508

Median earning women ± $4,025

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,796), Public Administration ($92,614), and Information ($91,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($86,377), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,442), and Wholesale Trade ($67,610).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.61%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (61.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36%)
Republican Party
Other (1.48%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.354% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.461% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (27.5k), High School or Equivalent (25k), and Graduate Degree (21.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA was $679,100 in 2023, which is 2.24 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $633,800 to $679,100, a 7.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA is 80.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA is $94,294. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA was Norfolk County (Northwest)--Needham, Wellesley & Westwood PUMA, MA with a value of $208,032, followed by Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA and Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, with respective values of $183,363 and $164,588.

Housing

Property

$679,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$15,507

$45,123

Median Property Taxes

±$1,442

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.1%

Homeownership

2023

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 80.1% of the housing units in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA was Norfolk County (Northwest)--Needham, Wellesley & Westwood PUMA, MA with a value of $208,032, followed by Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA and Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, with respective values of $183,363 and $164,588.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$94,294

Median Household Income

± $2,466

56.3k

Number of Households

± 1,823

In 2023, the median household income of the 56.3k households in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA grew to $94,294 from the previous year's value of $89,270.

The following chart displays the households in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA

0.485

2021 Wage GINI in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA

In 2022, the income inequality in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.67% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.1%)
Worked At Home (15.8%)
Carpooled (6.29%)

In 2023, 71.1% of workers in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.8%) and those who carpooled to work (6.29%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.36% of the workforce in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA (8.88k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.7% of the population of Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 37.6% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 25.4% on Medicare, 18.4% on non-group plans, and 0.696% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 966 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.625% increase from the previous year (960 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 930 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 142 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

966 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 966 patients per year. This represents a 0.625% increase from the previous year (960 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Massachusetts in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15% under 18 years, 13.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 32.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.29%

Uninsured

37.6%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

25.4%

Medicare

18.4%

Non-Group

0.696%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA declined by 5.81% from 3.49% to 3.29%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Barnstable (East), Dukes & Nantucket Counties--Outer Cape Cod Towns PUMA, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.