West Falmouth, MA Demographics
A map of West Falmouth's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,659 | 91.6% |
Multiracial | 63 | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 36 | 2.0% |
Asian | 25 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 17 | 0.9% |
Black | 12 | 0.7% |
West Falmouth, Massachusetts had a population of 1,812 in 2020. It was 91.6% White, 0.7% Black, 1.4% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Falmouth, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Falmouth is the 198th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
West Falmouth's White Population
1,659 residents of West Falmouth identify as White, or 91.6%. This makes the White share of the population of West Falmouth considerably larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Falmouth is ranked #42 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Falmouth is more White than neighboring North Falmouth (91.4% White), Falmouth (84.9% White), Teaticket (86.8% White), Woods Hole (87.6% White), and Pocasset (90.7% White).
West Falmouth's Black Population
12 residents of West Falmouth identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Falmouth slightly less than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Falmouth is ranked #193 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Falmouth is less Black than neighboring North Falmouth (0.9% Black), Falmouth (2.9% Black), Teaticket (2.6% Black), Woods Hole (0.8% Black), and Pocasset (0.9% Black).
West Falmouth's Asian Population
25 residents of West Falmouth identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Falmouth slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Falmouth is ranked #145 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Falmouth is more Asian than neighboring Pocasset (0.9% Asian). West Falmouth is less Asian than neighboring North Falmouth (1.6% Asian), Falmouth (1.7% Asian), Teaticket (1.7% Asian), and Woods Hole (2.5% Asian).
West Falmouth's Hispanic Population
36 residents of West Falmouth identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Falmouth slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Falmouth is ranked #219 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Falmouth is more Hispanic than neighboring Pocasset (1.8% Hispanic). West Falmouth is less Hispanic than neighboring North Falmouth (2.2% Hispanic), Falmouth (2.6% Hispanic), Teaticket (2.5% Hispanic), and Woods Hole (2.9% Hispanic).
West Falmouth's Native American/Other Population
17 residents of West Falmouth identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Falmouth roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Falmouth is ranked #103 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Falmouth is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Falmouth (0.3% Native American/Other). West Falmouth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Falmouth (2.9% Native American/Other), Teaticket (2% Native American/Other), Woods Hole (1.1% Native American/Other), and Pocasset (1.9% Native American/Other).
West Falmouth's Multiracial Population
63 residents of West Falmouth identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Falmouth roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Falmouth is ranked #168 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Falmouth is less Multiracial than neighboring North Falmouth (3.7% Multiracial), Falmouth (5.1% Multiracial), Teaticket (4.4% Multiracial), Woods Hole (5% Multiracial), and Pocasset (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.