Barnstable Town, Massachusetts Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is 49,232 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $97,348, the median home value is $559,200, and the median age is 48.6.
The population has grown 10.4% since 2010 (45,149 → 49,831).
49,232
Population
822
People / sq mi
$97,348
Median Income
$559,200
Median Home Value
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Barnstable Town covers 59.9 sq mi of land at 822 people per square mile.
About Barnstable Town, MA
Barnstable Town skews on age — the median resident is 48.6, older than the national median. Barnstable Town is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 49,232. It ranks #27 among cities in Massachusetts by population.
Median household income is $97,348, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.6%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $559,200, with typical rent around $1,751.
Roughly 42.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 11.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Barnstable Town — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Barnstable Town city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Barnstable Town city had a population of 45,149 in 2010 and 49,831 in 2024, a 10.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 49,958 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.74%.
49,831
Population (2024)
45,149
Population (2010)
49,958
Peak (2023)
0.74%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 45,149 |
| 2011 | 44,860 |
| 2012 | 44,747 |
| 2013 | 44,593 |
| 2014 | 44,488 |
| 2015 | 44,308 |
| 2016 | 44,215 |
| 2017 | 44,361 |
| 2018 | 44,662 |
| 2019 | 44,477 |
| 2020 | 48,872 |
| 2021 | 49,601 |
| 2022 | 49,604 |
| 2023 | 49,958 |
| 2024 | 49,831 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$97,348
Median Household Income
$54,596
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$559,200
Median Home Value
$1,751
Median Rent
74.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.8%
High School+
42.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
76.4%
Public Transit
11.0%
Work From Home
25.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
24.2%
Foreign Born
80.1%
Non-English at Home
7.3%
Veterans
12.3%
With Disability
95.1%
Health Insurance
96.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.1% |
| Construction | 9.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.0% |
| Information | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.7% |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Barnstable Town, Massachusetts has a population of 49,232 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest city in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is $97,348, with 4.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is $559,200, with median monthly rent at $1,751 and a homeownership rate of 74.9%.
The median age in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is 48.6 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
The population has grown 10.4% since 2010 (45,149 → 49,831).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.