Abington, MA Demographics
A map of Abington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 14,018 | 82.2% |
Multiracial | 880 | 5.2% |
Black | 661 | 3.9% |
Hispanic | 660 | 3.9% |
Asian | 425 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 418 | 2.4% |
Abington, Massachusetts had a population of 17,062 in 2020. It was 82.2% White, 3.9% Black, 2.5% Asian, 3.9% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Abington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Abington is the 76th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Abington's White Population
14,018 residents of Abington identify as White, or 82.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Abington larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Abington is ranked #149 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Abington is more White than neighboring Holbrook (65.6% White), Brockton (27.8% White), Weymouth Town (77.4% White), Braintree Town (70.1% White), and Randolph Town (26.6% White).
Abington's Black Population
661 residents of Abington identify as Black, or 3.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Abington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Abington is ranked #58 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Abington is more Black than neighboring Braintree Town (3.3% Black). Abington is less Black than neighboring Holbrook (14.6% Black), Brockton (33.8% Black), Weymouth Town (4.6% Black), and Randolph Town (41.9% Black).
Abington's Asian Population
425 residents of Abington identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Abington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Abington is ranked #87 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Abington is more Asian than neighboring Brockton (2.1% Asian). Abington is less Asian than neighboring Holbrook (4.6% Asian), Weymouth Town (6.9% Asian), Braintree Town (17.2% Asian), and Randolph Town (12.9% Asian).
Abington's Hispanic Population
660 residents of Abington identify as Hispanic, or 3.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Abington slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Abington is ranked #132 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Abington is less Hispanic than neighboring Holbrook (7.2% Hispanic), Brockton (12.1% Hispanic), Weymouth Town (4.5% Hispanic), Braintree Town (4.8% Hispanic), and Randolph Town (10.9% Hispanic).
Abington's Native American/Other Population
418 residents of Abington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Abington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Abington is ranked #24 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Abington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holbrook (2.1% Native American/Other), Weymouth Town (1.8% Native American/Other), Braintree Town (1.2% Native American/Other), and Randolph Town (2.3% Native American/Other). Abington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brockton (7.2% Native American/Other).
Abington's Multiracial Population
880 residents of Abington identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Abington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Abington is ranked #50 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Abington is more Multiracial than neighboring Weymouth Town (4.8% Multiracial), and Braintree Town (3.5% Multiracial). Abington is less Multiracial than neighboring Holbrook (5.9% Multiracial), Brockton (17.1% Multiracial), and Randolph Town (5.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.