Bourne is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 20,667 people and five associated neighborhoods, Bourne is the 94th largest community in Massachusetts.

Housing costs in Bourne are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.

A relatively large number of people in Bourne telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.12% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Bourne is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

Bourne is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 46.25% of adults in Bourne have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Bourne in 2022 was $52,301, which is middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $209,204 for a family of four. However, Bourne contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Bourne home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bourne residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Bourne include Irish, English, Italian, German, and French.

The most common language spoken in Bourne is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.