Falmouth, Massachusetts
Falmouth: Town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Falmouth is a town located in the county of Barnstable in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,531 and a population density of 224 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 31,107 inhabitants.
The town was created 364 years ago in 1659.
Quick Facts about Falmouth
| Population : | 31,107 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Barnstable County |
| Postal code : | 02540 |
| Area : | 141 km2 |
| Named for : | Falmouth |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1660 (364 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 16:15:14 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 221 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Falmouth is located at 41°33'5"N 70°36'53"W (41.5515000, -70.6147500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Falmouth
Falmouth has 1 neighbours.
- Mashpee town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Falmouth decreased by 1.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2001 | 25,223 | - | census |
| 2010 | 31,531 | 20.01% | census |
| 2011 | 31,563 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,496 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,464 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31,360 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,287 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,173 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,126 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,008 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,993 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 31,107 | 0.37% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Falmouth
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Where to Stay in Falmouth
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People born in Falmouth (15)
People born in Falmouth, including professional baseball player Steve Cishek, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts George Bradbury, actor Casey Affleck, .
List
- Jessica Dubroff (American child pilot trainee) she was born in 05/05/1988
- Katharine Lee Bates (American poet and songwriter) she was born in 16/10/1863
- Charles Bennett Ray (American activist) he was born in 25/12/1807
- Charles F. Swift (American politician) he was born in 18/06/1825
- Chuck O'Neil (American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist) he was born in 22/09/1985
- Don Wheldon (American ice hockey player) he was born in 28/12/1954
- Greg Dean Schmitz (American writer) he was born in 18/08/1970
- Wesley Dennis (American illustrator) he was born in 16/05/1903
- Meghan Lino (Paralympian) she was born in 13/08/1984
- Clenet Verdi-Rose he was born in 26/02/1982
- Mary Bubb (journalist (b. 1920, d. 1988)) she was born in 17/09/1920
- Tom Norris (American mixing engineer, sound designer, record producer, mastering engineer, and songwriter born 1991) he was born in 11/07/1991
Schools in Falmouth
College & universities near Falmouth, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166692 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay (MA) | 02532-1803 |
| 373711 | Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School | Bourne (MA) | 02532 |
| 165194 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable (MA) | 02668-1599 |
| 167039 | Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford | New Bedford (MA) | 02720-3445 |
| 167987 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | North Dartmouth (MA) | 02747-2300 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Falmouth, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Falmouth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Post Office | Falmouth (MA) | 02540 |
| Teatick Post Office | Teaticket (MA) | 02536 |
| West Falmouth Post Office | West Falmouth (MA) | 02574 |
| Woods Hol Post Office | Woods Hole (MA) | 02543 |
| East Falmouth Carrier Annex Post Office | East Falmouth (MA) | 02536 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Falmouth , Maine town in Cumberland County, Maine with a population of 12,440 people.
- Falmouth , Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 2,086 people.
Other cities in Barnstable County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barnstable County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 44,535 | A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| 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
Falmouth distances to largest Massachusetts cities
