Boston, MA Demographics
A map of Boston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 301,464 | 44.6% |
Black | 129,264 | 19.1% |
Hispanic | 126,113 | 18.7% |
Asian | 75,588 | 11.2% |
Multiracial | 32,721 | 4.8% |
Native American/Other | 10,497 | 1.6% |
Boston, Massachusetts had a population of 675,647 in 2020. It was 44.6% White, 19.1% Black, 11.2% Asian, 18.7% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Boston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Boston is the 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).
Boston's White Population
301,464 residents of Boston identify as White, or 44.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Boston considerably less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Boston is ranked #238 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Boston is more White than neighboring Chelsea (20.2% White), and Everett (34.1% White). Boston is less White than neighboring Winthrop Town (78.9% White), Quincy (54.2% White), and Revere (44.9% White).
Boston's Black Population
129,264 residents of Boston identify as Black, or 19.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Boston larger than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Boston is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Boston is more Black than neighboring Chelsea (6.5% Black), Winthrop Town (2.1% Black), Quincy (5.4% Black), Everett (14.1% Black), and Revere (4.7% Black).
Boston's Asian Population
75,588 residents of Boston identify as Asian, or 11.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Boston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Boston is ranked #22 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Boston is more Asian than neighboring Chelsea (3.2% Asian), Winthrop Town (1.5% Asian), Everett (7.5% Asian), and Revere (5.5% Asian). Boston is less Asian than neighboring Quincy (30.7% Asian).
Boston's Hispanic Population
126,113 residents of Boston identify as Hispanic, or 18.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Boston slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Boston is ranked #21 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Boston is more Hispanic than neighboring Winthrop Town (12.5% Hispanic), and Quincy (5.1% Hispanic). Boston is less Hispanic than neighboring Chelsea (65.8% Hispanic), Everett (28.5% Hispanic), and Revere (37.3% Hispanic).
Boston's Native American/Other Population
10,497 residents of Boston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Boston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Boston is ranked #49 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Boston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Winthrop Town (1.2% Native American/Other), and Quincy (1.1% Native American/Other). Boston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chelsea (1.8% Native American/Other), Everett (6.5% Native American/Other), and Revere (2.7% Native American/Other).
Boston's Multiracial Population
32,721 residents of Boston identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Boston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Boston is ranked #75 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Boston is more Multiracial than neighboring Chelsea (2.5% Multiracial), Winthrop Town (3.7% Multiracial), and Quincy (3.5% Multiracial). Boston is less Multiracial than neighboring Everett (9.3% Multiracial), and Revere (4.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.