Cape Cod, MA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Cape Cod?
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There are 211,249 residents in Cape Cod, with a median age of 57. Of this, 48.22% are males and 51.78% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.3% of the resident pool in Cape Cod, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.73%. Additionally, 3.97% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 190,113 people in Cape Cod currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 190,113 people in Cape Cod currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 211,249 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 101,856 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 109,393 | 0.8% |
Male population 48.22%
Female population 51.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 57 | 1.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 188,645 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not US Born | 14,221 | 7.0% |
| Not Citizen | 8,383 | 1.0% |
Citizen US Born 89.3%
Citizen not US Born 6.73%
Not Citizen 3.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 811 | -31.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,285 | -4.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,753 | 14.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,921 | 6.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 190,113 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.39%
Moved from Same County 3.95%
Moved from Same State 2.74%
Moved from Different State 2.34%
Same House as Last Year 90.58%
What are the employment statistics in Cape Cod?
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White-collar workers make up 80.81% of the working population in Cape Cod, while blue-collar employees account for 19.19%. There are also 15,089 entrepreneurs in Cape Cod (14.35% of the workforce); 63,898 workers employed in private companies (60.78%); and 13,430 people working in governmental institutions (12.78%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 84,945 | 0.5% |
| Blue Collar | 20,177 | 4.6% |
White Collar 80.81%
Blue Collar 19.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 15,089 | -4.6% |
| Private Companies | 63,898 | 2.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 13,430 | 2.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 12,705 | 1.7% |
Self Employees 14.35%
Private Companies 60.78%
Governmental Workers 12.78%
Not for Profit Companies 12.09%
How many households are there in Cape Cod?
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There are a total of 91,696 households in Cape Cod, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.58% of these Cape Cod households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.42%. Additionally, 19.37% of households have children and 80.63% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 91,696 | 1.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.7% |
| Family Households | 57,383 | 2.0% |
| Non-family Households | 34,313 | 1.8% |
Family Households 62.58%
Non-family Households 37.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 17,759 | 2.8% |
| Households without Children | 73,937 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 19.37%
Households without Children 80.63%
What are the median and average incomes in Cape Cod?
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The average annual household income in Cape Cod is $122,681, while the median household income sits at $91,710 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $95,150, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $115,839. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,357 and $73,632, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $122,681 | 10.1% |
| Median Household Income | $91,710 | 12.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 14,446 | -3.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 193,118 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Cape Cod?
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There are 148,971 housing units in Cape Cod, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 91,696 occupied housing units in Cape Cod, 81.47% are owner-occupied, while 18.53% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.86% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $565,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,572 per month in Cape Cod.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.86% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $565,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,572 per month in Cape Cod.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 148,971 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 16,512 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,650 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15,734 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 18,216 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 30,675 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 30,957 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15,575 | -4.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11,674 | -3.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,712 | 11.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 266 | 212.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 91,696 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74,703 | 2.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 16,993 | -1.2% |
Owner Occupied 81.47%
Renter Occupied 18.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 44,716 | -0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 29,986 | 8.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $565,000 | 21.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $600,050 | 24.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,572 | 5.9% |
With Mortgage 59.86%
Without Mortgage 40.14%
What is the level of education in Cape Cod?
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Approximately 24.38% of the population in Cape Cod holds a high school degree (that's 46,956 residents), while 24.7% have attained a college certificate (47,575 locals) and 22.84% have a bachelor's degree (43,995 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,641 | -0.6% |
| Some High School | 46,956 | -2.4% |
| Some College | 47,575 | 0.9% |
| Associate Degree | 17,539 | 1.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 43,995 | 2.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 33,884 | 5.3% |
No High School 1.37%
Some High School 24.38%
Some College 24.7%
Associate Degree 9.11%
Bachelor's Degree 22.84%
Graduate Degree 17.59%
What is the marital status of Cape Cod residents?
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A total of 49,271 people in Cape Cod have never been married (which represents 26.16% of the total population), while 100,236 of them are wedded (53.22%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,735 (0.92%) and 23,340 (12.39%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 49,271 | 1.3% |
| Married | 100,236 | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1,735 | 9.2% |
| Widowed | 13,775 | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 23,340 | 1.7% |
Never Married 26.16%
Married 53.22%
Separated 0.92%
Widowed 7.31%
Divorced 12.39%
What are the most common means of transportation in Cape Cod?
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The top three means of transportation people in Cape Cod use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 84,445 residents commute by car, 1,984 prefer going to work by walking and 641 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 84,445 | -1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 578 | 1.2% |
| Railroad | 68 | 134.5% |
| Ferryboat | 313 | 16.4% |
| Bicycle | 641 | 82.6% |
| Motorcycle | 84 | -9.7% |
| TaxiCab | 35 | -66.0% |
| Walk | 1,984 | -5.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Cape Cod by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02532 | 13,092 | 5,918 | $82,782.00 | $102,247.00 |
| 02534 | 1,460 | 465 | $163,053.00 | $242,132.00 |
| 02536 | 20,909 | 8,780 | $89,132.00 | $124,087.00 |
| 02537 | 6,408 | 2,385 | $126,763.00 | $152,082.00 |
| 02540 | 8,615 | 4,086 | $85,117.00 | $134,222.00 |
| 02542 | 766 | 221 | $49,250.00 | $67,127.00 |
| 02553 | 76 | 76 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 02556 | 2,375 | 929 | $129,787.00 | $165,850.00 |
| 02559 | 3,205 | 1,544 | $93,116.00 | $118,753.00 |
| 02561 | 481 | 241 | $88,060.00 | $111,965.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
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