Ayer, MA Demographics
A map of Ayer's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,282 | 76.4% |
Multiracial | 214 | 7.2% |
Hispanic | 209 | 7.0% |
Black | 142 | 4.8% |
Asian | 111 | 3.7% |
Native American/Other | 28 | 0.9% |
Ayer, Massachusetts had a population of 2,986 in 2020. It was 76.4% White, 4.8% Black, 3.7% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 7.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ayer, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Ayer is the 157th 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).
Ayer's White Population
2,282 residents of Ayer identify as White, or 76.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Ayer slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Ayer is ranked #183 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Ayer is more White than neighboring Devens (49.4% White). Ayer is less White than neighboring Groton (78.1% White), Shirley (81% White), East Pepperell (88.3% White), and Pepperell (85.8% White).
Ayer's Black Population
142 residents of Ayer identify as Black, or 4.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ayer roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Ayer is ranked #41 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Ayer is more Black than neighboring Shirley (2.5% Black), East Pepperell (0.7% Black), and Pepperell (1.2% Black). Ayer is less Black than neighboring Devens (22.2% Black), and Groton (4.9% Black).
Ayer's Asian Population
111 residents of Ayer identify as Asian, or 3.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ayer roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Ayer is ranked #66 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Ayer is more Asian than neighboring Groton (3.1% Asian), Shirley (2% Asian), East Pepperell (2.6% Asian), and Pepperell (2.5% Asian). Ayer is less Asian than neighboring Devens (6% Asian).
Ayer's Hispanic Population
209 residents of Ayer identify as Hispanic, or 7.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ayer slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Ayer is ranked #62 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Ayer is more Hispanic than neighboring Groton (6.8% Hispanic), Shirley (6.6% Hispanic), East Pepperell (3.1% Hispanic), and Pepperell (3.7% Hispanic). Ayer is less Hispanic than neighboring Devens (17.3% Hispanic).
Ayer's Native American/Other Population
28 residents of Ayer identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ayer roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Ayer is ranked #103 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Ayer is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Pepperell (0.7% Native American/Other). Ayer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Devens (1.8% Native American/Other), Groton (1.1% Native American/Other), Shirley (1.6% Native American/Other), and Pepperell (1% Native American/Other).
Ayer's Multiracial Population
214 residents of Ayer identify as Multiracial, or 7.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ayer roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Ayer is ranked #22 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Ayer is more Multiracial than neighboring Devens (3.4% Multiracial), Groton (6% Multiracial), Shirley (6.3% Multiracial), East Pepperell (4.6% Multiracial), and Pepperell (5.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.