Barnstable County, county in Massachusetts, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 213,164 inhabitants. The county was created 339 years ago in 1685. Its county seat is Barnstable.
There are 40 city/town in Barnstable County, MA. The largest city of Barnstable County is Barnstable with a population of 44,535. Other cities include, Falmouth population 31,107, Yarmouth population 23,166, Sandwich population 20,151, Bourne population 19,743
Flanked by Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound, Barnstable County encapsulates the seaside spirit, maritime heritage and quaint village charm of Cape Cod. The largest community, Hyannis, provides ferry access to the islands and attractions like the JFK Museum and Cape Cod Maritime Museum. Hyannis Harbor boasts fishing charters, boat tours, and seafood restaurants.
Up the coast, Falmouth contains the vibrant Main Street district lined with shops, art galleries, and eateries. Nearby Woods Hole is known as a scientific research hub and ferry point to Martha’s Vineyard.
Dotted along the Cape’s sandy coastline, towns like Chatham, Orleans, and Provincetown offer classic coastal scenery complete with lighthouses, sand dunes, harbor seals, and beachfront inns ideal for tranquil getaways.
Inland towns like Sandwich, Mashpee, and Barnstable provide their own glimpses of Cape heritage through historical sites, nature preserves, and low-key community life.
With its iconic beaches, storied harbors, and charming villages, Barnstable County provides the quintessential Cape Cod experience that draws visitors from around the world.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barnstable County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Barnstable | A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. | 44,535 |
Bourne | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States | 19,743 |
Brewster | Town in Massachusetts | 9,772 |
Buzzards Bay | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 3,859 |
Chatham | Town in Massachusetts, USA | 5,994 |
Cotuit | Location in Massachusetts | 2,364 |
Dennis | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States | 13,890 |
Dennis Port | Census designated place | 3,162 |
East Dennis | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 2,753 |
East Falmouth | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 6,038 |
East Harwich | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 4,872 |
East Sandwich | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 3,940 |
Eastham | Town in Massachusetts | 4,902 |
Falmouth | Town in Massachusetts, United States | 31,107 |
Harwich | Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts | 12,144 |
Harwich Port | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 1,644 |
Hyannis | Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States | 14,120 |
Marstons Mills | City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America | 8,017 |
Mashpee | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States | 14,266 |
Monument Beach | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 2,790 |
North Eastham | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 1,806 |
North Falmouth | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 3,084 |
Orleans | Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States | 5,802 |
Osterville | City in United States of America | 2,911 |
Pocasset | Town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States | 2,851 |
Provincetown | Town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, United States | 2,957 |
Sagamore | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 3,623 |
Sandwich | Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America | 20,151 |
South Dennis | Census designated place | 3,643 |
South Yarmouth | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 11,092 |
Teaticket | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 1,692 |
Truro | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, comprising two villages: Truro and North Truro | 2,007 |
Wellfleet | Town in Massachusetts, United States | 2,728 |
West Barnstable | City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America | 1,508 |
West Chatham | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 1,410 |
West Dennis | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 2,242 |
West Falmouth | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 1,738 |
West Yarmouth | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts | 6,012 |
Yarmouth | City in Massachusetts | 23,166 |
Yarmouth Port | Census designated place | 5,320 |