Town · Maine
Falmouth, Maine
Falmouth, town, in Cumberland County, Maine. Falmouth had 12,982 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,444 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,755 (±40). GEOID 2300524495.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,982
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,444 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,755 ±40
Median household income
$150,919
±$23,731 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$767,500
±$54,756 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$2,120
±$441 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Falmouth and what county is it in?
Falmouth is a town in Cumberland County, Maine. It covers 29.4 square miles of land, 423 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Falmouth: Falmouth (CDP, 1,988 in 2020) and Falmouth Foreside (CDP, 1,554 in 2020).
Falmouth is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (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 Falmouth, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,982 people lived in Falmouth on July 1, 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, in line with Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 12,444 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,755 (±40).
| Measure | Falmouth | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,755±40 | 308,827 | +614 |
| Households | 4,989±190 | 132,168 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.10 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,283±181 | 153,286 | no clear change |
Falmouth's population since 2000
From 10,310 in 2000 to 12,982 in 2025: up 25.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Falmouth 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 Falmouth?
The median resident of Falmouth is 47.0 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 24.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.6%. 7.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Falmouth | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0±3.8 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.2%±2.3 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.5%±3.6 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 49.2%±2.6 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6%±1.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.3%±4.2 pts | 85.6% | −10.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.6%±4.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.9%±2.4 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8%±2.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±1.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 8.5%±2.0 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.1%±1.1 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 72.6%±4.5 pts | 53.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 36.1%±4.3 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.9%±3.0 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4%±2.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
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 Falmouth earn?
Half of Falmouth's 4,989 households earn less than $150,919 a year (±$23,731), against $95,677 in Cumberland County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $149,265 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Falmouth | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $150,919±$23,731 | $95,677 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $224,466±$22,748 | $128,060 | – |
| Per capita income | $87,611±$9,289 | $55,739 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.7%±2.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4%±2.0 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1%±2.9 pts | 92.7% | – |
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 Falmouth?
Owners occupy 84.4% of Falmouth's occupied homes and renters 15.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $767,500 by its owner (±$54,756). The median renter pays $2,120 a month including utilities, and 35.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Falmouth | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $767,500±$54,756 | $451,200 | +$226,241 |
| Median gross rent | $2,120±$441 | $1,589 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.3%±12.9 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,942±$238 | $2,186 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.4%±3.6 pts | 69.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.6%±3.6 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 5,283±181 | 153,286 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5%±4.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.7%±4.3 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.0%±4.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.2%±3.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1%±3.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
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 Falmouth building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units in Falmouth in 2025 (22 in single-family houses), 1.7 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
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 Falmouth work and get to work?
62.6% of Falmouth's workers drive alone and 33.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Falmouth | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.5%±4.2 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±1.5 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.6%±4.9 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 33.6%±5.0 pts | 21.8% | +24.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min±2.5 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
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 Falmouth?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Falmouth (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $112,188 (Tract 25.04) to $195,781 (Tract 25.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 25.04Cumberland County | 4,855 | $112,188 |
| Tract 25.03Cumberland County | 4,264 | $195,781 |
| Tract 25.01Cumberland County | 3,636 | $149,135 |
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 Falmouth) · Census block assignment files
How does Falmouth compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Falmouth is the 969th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 6th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Falmouth ranks 5th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 114th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 80th | 353 |
| Median household income | 5th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 5th | 353 |
| Median home value | 6th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 6th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 277th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th | 352 |
| Median age | 166th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 138th | 353 |
| Work from home | 8th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 232nd | 352 |
Falmouth's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Falmouth 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 Falmouth?
12 of the 57 figures for Falmouth 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 Falmouth 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.