Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Barnstable: City in Massachusetts
About
Barnstable is a city located in the county of Barnstable in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 45,193 and a population density of 228 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44,535 inhabitants.
The city was created 386 years ago in 1636.
Quick Facts about Barnstable
Population : | 44,535 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
County : | Barnstable County |
Postal code : | 02601 |
Area : | 198.02 km2 |
Named for : | Barnstaple |
Altitude : | 36 feet / 11 meters |
Capital city : | Barnstable is capital of Barnstable County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1637 (386 years ago) |
Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
Local time : | 05:59:20 (31st May 2023) |
Density : | 225 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -1.48% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Barnstable is located at 41°42'0"N 70°17'58"W (41.7001100, -70.2994700).
Barnstable map
- Official Website
Official website of Barnstable
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Barnstable decreased by 1.48% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 45,193 | - | census |
2011 | 44,860 | -0.74% | estimation process |
2012 | 44,747 | -0.25% | estimation process |
2013 | 44,593 | -0.35% | estimation process |
2014 | 44,488 | -0.24% | estimation process |
2015 | 44,308 | -0.41% | estimation process |
2016 | 44,215 | -0.21% | estimation process |
2017 | 44,361 | 0.33% | estimation process |
2018 | 44,662 | 0.67% | estimation process |
2019 | 44,477 | -0.42% | estimation process |
2020 | 44,535 | 0.13% | estimation process |
People born in Barnstable (29)
People born in Barnstable, including politician Zeno Scudder, actor and singer Andy Hallett, lawyer in colonial Massachusetts James Otis, .
List
- Isaiah L. Green (American politician (1761-1841)) he was born in 28/12/1761
- George Foy (novelist, non-fiction writer) he was born in 14/12/1952
- Shearjashub Bourne (American politician (1746-1806)) he was born in 14/06/1746
- Marnie Schulenburg (American actress) she was born in 21/05/1984
- Mercy Otis Warren (American writer) she was born in 25/09/1728
- Arthur Ewell Redfern (American jockey) he was born in 04/10/1885
- Benjamin F. Hallett (American lawyer and politician, Democratic National Committee chair) he was born in 02/12/1797
- Enoch Cobb (Farmer, businessman and philanthropist) he was born in 26/12/1797
- Harry Welchman (Musical theatre and film actor (1886-1966)) he was born in 24/02/1886
- James Otis, Sr. (American politician and lawyer) he was born in 01/01/1702
- Nancy Frangione (American actress) she was born in 10/07/1953
- Nathaniel Garrow (American politician) he was born in 25/04/1780
- Samuel Allyne Otis (American politician) he was born in 24/11/1740
- Thomas Coleman (American politician) he was born in 16/06/1808
- William F. Sturgis (American merchant) he was born in 25/02/1782
- George Hathaway Nickerson (American photographer) he was born in 17/11/1835
- George Marston (American politician) he was born in 15/10/1821
- Lucretia Crocker (American science educator) she was born in 01/01/1829
Schools in Barnstable
College & universities near Barnstable, MA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
165194 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable (MA) | 02668-1599 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Barnstable, MA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
Post offices near Barnstable
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Barnstabl Post Office | Barnstable (MA) | 02630 |
Other cities in Barnstable County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Barnstable County , MA. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Falmouth | 31,107 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Yarmouth | 23,166 | City in Massachusetts |
Sandwich | 20,151 | Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Bourne | 19,743 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
Mashpee | 14,266 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
Hyannis | 14,120 | Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
Dennis | 13,890 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
Harwich | 12,144 | Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts |
South Yarmouth | 11,092 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
Brewster | 9,772 | Town in Massachusetts |
Marstons Mills | 8,017 | City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
East Falmouth | 6,038 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
West Yarmouth | 6,012 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
Chatham | 5,994 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
Orleans | 5,802 | Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
Yarmouth Port | 5,320 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Barnstable distances to largest Massachusetts cities