East Falmouth, Massachusetts
East Falmouth, Massachusetts | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km2) |
| • Land | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 6,615 |
| • Density | 1,214.8/sq mi (469.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 02536 |
| Area code | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-18980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0616388 |
East Falmouth is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Falmouth in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located at the base of Massachusetts' "fishhook" peninsula (see map at right). The population was 6,615 at the 2000 census.
Geography
East Falmouth is located at 41°33′54″N 70°33′0″W / 41.56500°N 70.55000°W (41.565096, -70.549984)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 16.3 km² (6.3 mi²). 14.1 km² (5.4 mi²) of it is land and 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²) of it (13.38%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 6,615 people, 2,828 households, and 1,923 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 468.6/km² (1,214.8/mi²). There were 4,323 housing units at an average density of 306.3/km² (793.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.20% White, 2.92% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.68% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.75% of the population.
There were 2,828 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,788, and the median income for a family was $48,302. Males had a median income of $36,884 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,041. About 6.2% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.
East Falmouth neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Neighborhood Association | Surrounding Body/Bodies of Water |
|---|---|---|
| Seacoast Shores | Seacoast Shores Association, Inc. | Eel Pond, Waquoit Bay (Waquoit Bay Research Reserve) |
| Menauhant | Menauhant Yacht Club | Eel Pond, Vineyard Sound, Bourne's Pond |
| Acapesket | Shorewood Drive Association, and Great Harbors Resident Association | Great Pond, Green Pond, Vineyard Sound |
| Maravista | Falmouth Heights Maravista Improvement Association | Great Pond, Little Pond, Vineyard Sound |
Seacoast Shores
Seacoast Shores, formerly known as "Jenkin's Neck", is one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in Falmouth,[1] containing 905 homes. The Seacoast Shores Association is a not-for-profit organization located in Seacoast Shores that maintains 22 Rights of way and a private beach for Association Members and Residents of the neighborhood. [citation needed]
Seacoast Shores Clubhouse construction as of 2/1/2012
Great Harbors
- Great Harbors is a private community consisting of 11 streets and almost 400 houses. The Great Harbors Resident Association is a non-profit organization that governs and manages the community, incorporated in December 1966. Great Harbors is a waterfront community, with its longest street on the water, as well as its pool/tennis/recreation complex and two boat docks. Great Harbors is managed by a volunteer member Board of Directors, elected by all members of the Association at an annual meeting in June.
Other areas
East Falmouth also has two small non-census designated villages located within its limits as well. The two smaller villages are Hatchville and Waquoit. Each village falls under the East Falmouth postal service and jurisdiction, so they are technically a part of the East Falmouth census survey and postal service.
References
- ^ Lehmert, Amanda (August 1, 2006). "Dirty tap water riles neighbors". Cape Cod Times.
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