Town · Massachusetts
Eastham, Massachusetts
Eastham, town, in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Eastham had 5,844 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,752 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,811 (±17). GEOID 2500119295.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,844
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,752 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,811 ±17
Median household income
$72,992
±$7,790 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$732,200
±$62,613 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$1,747
±$101 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Eastham and what county is it in?
Eastham is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It covers 14.0 square miles of land, 412 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Eastham: North Eastham (CDP, 2,296 in 2020).
Eastham is in the Barnstable Town, MA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Eastham, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,844 people lived in Eastham on July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, in line with Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 5,752 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,811 (±17).
| Measure | Eastham | Barnstable County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,811±17 | 231,668 | +910 |
| Households | 3,041±200 | 105,777 | +645 |
| Average household size | 1.91±0.13 | 2.16 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,546±294 | 166,215 | no clear change |
Eastham's population since 2000
From 5,453 in 2000 to 5,844 in 2025: up 7.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Eastham as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Eastham?
The median resident of Eastham is 60.4 years old; 12.5% are under 18 and 40.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.1%. 10.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Eastham | Barnstable County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.4±2.5 | 55.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 12.5%±3.1 pts | 14.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 40.9%±5.6 pts | 33.1% | – |
| Male | 42.9%±3.6 pts | 48.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.8%±4.3 pts | 85.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.5%±3.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±3.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.6%±3.8 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.2%±3.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2%±3.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5%±3.4 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7%±2.4 pts | 96.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.4%±6.3 pts | 48.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.9%±4.4 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2%±3.8 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±2.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Eastham earn?
Half of Eastham's 3,041 households earn less than $72,992 a year (±$7,790), against $95,241 in Barnstable County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 the median was $88,702 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $15,710 after inflation. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Eastham | Barnstable County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,992±$7,790 | $95,241 | −$15,710 |
| Mean household income | $106,258±$15,996 | $134,349 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,373±$7,562 | $62,086 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7%±4.4 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.3%±11.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.3%±2.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8%±2.9 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1%±5.7 pts | 94.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Eastham?
Owners occupy 87.9% of Eastham's occupied homes and renters 12.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $732,200 by its owner (±$62,613). The median renter pays $1,747 a month including utilities, and 83.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Eastham | Barnstable County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $732,200±$62,613 | $629,000 | +$160,789 |
| Median gross rent | $1,747±$101 | $1,678 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 83.8%±14.5 pts | 48.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,355±$237 | $2,432 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.9%±5.3 pts | 81.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.1%±5.3 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Housing units | 6,546±294 | 166,215 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±10.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 93.0%±2.3 pts | 81.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5%±2.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.3%±2.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7%±4.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Eastham building?
Builders took permits for 23 new housing units in Eastham in 2025 (23 in single-family houses), 3.9 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Eastham work and get to work?
71.6% of Eastham's workers drive alone and 20.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.7%.
| Measure | Eastham | Barnstable County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.0%±5.6 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.7%±3.9 pts | 5.0% | +4.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.6%±7.7 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.6%±2.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4%±1.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.4%±6.4 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.5 min±3.4 | 24.8 min | −8.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Eastham?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Eastham, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $72,321 (Tract 103.04) to $73,899 (Tract 103.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 103.06Barnstable County | 3,162 | $73,899 |
| Tract 103.04Barnstable County | 2,649 | $72,321 |
| Tract 9900Barnstable County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Eastham) · Census block assignment files
How does Eastham compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Eastham is the 2,036th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 155th-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Eastham ranks 403rd of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 155th | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 145th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 333rd | 461 |
| Median household income | 403rd | 453 |
| Per capita income | 252nd | 460 |
| Median home value | 99th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 165th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 68th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 162nd | 459 |
| Median age | 24th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 95th | 460 |
| Work from home | 167th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 434th | 459 |
Eastham's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Eastham with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Eastham?
17 of the 57 figures for Eastham on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Eastham are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.