Falmouth, ME

Census Place

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2023 Population
1,447
10.7% 1-year decline
US Senator
Susan Collins
Republican Party
US Senator
Angus King
Independent Party
2023 Median Age
62.3
17.3% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
4.59%
10.5% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$89,625
20.4% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$737,300
16% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
605
11.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Falmouth, ME had a population of 1.45k people with a median age of 62.3 and a median household income of $89,625. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Falmouth, ME declined from 1,620 to 1,447, a −10.7% decrease and its median household income declined from $112,596 to $89,625, a −20.4% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Falmouth, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (96%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.73%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.24%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.04%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Falmouth, ME 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.

98.5% of the residents in Falmouth, ME are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Falmouth, ME was $737,300, and the homeownership rate was 67.8%.

Most people in Falmouth, ME N/A, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Falmouth, ME was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Falmouth, ME is home to a population of 1.45k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.7% of Falmouth, ME residents were born outside of the country (68 people).

In 2023, there were 55.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.39k people) in Falmouth, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 18 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.5%
2023 Citizenship
97.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of Falmouth, ME residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Falmouth, ME was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Falmouth, ME
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.39k ± 291
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    25 ± 47
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    18 ± 30.1

In 2023, there were 55.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.39k people) in Falmouth, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 18 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    9,723 ± 2,412 people
  2. China
    2,585 ± 1,247 people
  3. Germany
    2,409 ± 1,204 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,723 Maine residents, followed by China with 2,585 and Germany with 2,409.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.7%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
68 people
6.79%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
110 people

As of 2023, 4.7% of Falmouth, ME residents (68 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 Falmouth, ME was 6.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    18 ± 23
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    7 ± 16
  3. Korea
    6 ± 15

Falmouth, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Falmouth, ME employs 605 people. The largest industries in Falmouth, ME are , and the highest paying industries are Retail Trade ($187,784), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($149,931), and Finance & Insurance ($147,778).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,509. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

605
2023 Value
± 159
−11.5%
1 Year decline
± 40.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Falmouth, ME declined at a rate of −11.5%, from 684 employees to 605 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Falmouth, ME, are Management Occupations (208 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (65 people), and Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (48 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Falmouth, ME.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

605
2023 Value
± 159
−11.5%
1 Year decline
± 40.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Falmouth, ME declined at a rate of −11.5%, from 684 employees to 605 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Falmouth, ME, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Falmouth, ME, though some of these residents may live in Falmouth, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$81,016
Median earning men ± $74,683
$55,536
Median earning women ± $21,883

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Retail Trade ($188,523), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,708), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($78,269).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($147,569), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($125,104), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,813).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.54%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 627k people employed in Maine. This represents a 1.54% 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 14.4%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins
Senator from Maine2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Angus King
Senator from Maine1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

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

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US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 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 Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.538% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.438% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (355k), Some college (229k), and Bachelors Degree (225k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Falmouth, ME was $737,300 in 2023, which is 2.43 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $635,400 to $737,300, a 16% increase. The homeownership rate in Falmouth, ME is 67.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Falmouth, ME have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Falmouth, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$737,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$179,891
$506
Median Property Taxes
±$132

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 Falmouth, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Falmouth, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

67.8%
Homeownership
2023
55.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 67.8% of the housing units in Falmouth, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.3%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Census Tract 25.01
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$89,625
Median Household Income
± $29,714
746
Number of Households
± 149

In 2023, the median household income of the 746 households in Falmouth, ME declined from $89,625 from the previous year's value of $112,596.

The following chart displays the households in Falmouth, ME 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Falmouth, ME is from Maine.
0.437
2022 Wage GINI in Maine
0.436
2021 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2022, the income inequality in Maine was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.204% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Falmouth, ME N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

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Commute Time

17.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Falmouth, ME have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Falmouth, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Falmouth, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Falmouth, ME have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

4.59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Falmouth, ME (66 out of 1.44k 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 Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Falmouth, ME is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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.

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Health

100% of the population of Falmouth, ME has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 4.08% on Medicaid, 32.4% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cumberland County, ME see 583 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.02% decrease from the previous year (595 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 129 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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583 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cumberland County, ME

Primary care physicians in Cumberland County, ME see an average of 583 patients per year. This represents a 2.02% decrease from the previous year (595 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 13.1% under 18 years, 7.33% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 39.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.1% were men and 57.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

0%
Uninsured
46.8%
Employer Coverage
4.08%
Medicaid
32.4%
Medicare
15.3%
Non-Group
1.45%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Falmouth, ME stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

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