Buzzards Bay, MA Demographics

A map of Buzzards Bay's Population by Race

Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts had a population of 4,279 in 2020. It was 89.3% White, 1.3% Black, 1.0% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Buzzards Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Buzzards Bay is the 132nd 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).

Buzzards Bay's White Population

3,821 residents of Buzzards Bay identify as White, or 89.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Buzzards Bay considerably larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Buzzards Bay is ranked #73 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Buzzards Bay is more White than neighboring White Island Shores (82.4% White), and Onset (76.1% White). Buzzards Bay is less White than neighboring Bourne (91.7% White), Monument Beach (92.1% White), and Pocasset (90.7% White).

Buzzards Bay's Black Population

57 residents of Buzzards Bay identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Buzzards Bay slightly less than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Buzzards Bay is ranked #148 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Buzzards Bay is more Black than neighboring Bourne (0.5% Black), Monument Beach (0.9% Black), and Pocasset (0.9% Black). Buzzards Bay is less Black than neighboring White Island Shores (1.6% Black), and Onset (3.5% Black).

Buzzards Bay's Asian Population

42 residents of Buzzards Bay identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Buzzards Bay slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Buzzards Bay is ranked #172 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Buzzards Bay is more Asian than neighboring White Island Shores (0.9% Asian), and Pocasset (0.9% Asian). Buzzards Bay is less Asian than neighboring Bourne (1.2% Asian), and Monument Beach (1.4% Asian).

Buzzards Bay's Hispanic Population

130 residents of Buzzards Bay identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Buzzards Bay slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Buzzards Bay is ranked #177 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Buzzards Bay is more Hispanic than neighboring Bourne (1.7% Hispanic), Monument Beach (1.2% Hispanic), Onset (2.5% Hispanic), and Pocasset (1.8% Hispanic). Buzzards Bay is less Hispanic than neighboring White Island Shores (4.4% Hispanic).

Buzzards Bay's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Buzzards Bay identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Buzzards Bay roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Buzzards Bay is ranked #63 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Buzzards Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monument Beach (0.8% Native American/Other). Buzzards Bay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bourne (1.7% Native American/Other), White Island Shores (1.9% Native American/Other), Onset (6.1% Native American/Other), and Pocasset (1.9% Native American/Other).

Buzzards Bay's Multiracial Population

174 residents of Buzzards Bay identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Buzzards Bay roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Buzzards Bay is ranked #117 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Buzzards Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Bourne (3.1% Multiracial), Monument Beach (3.6% Multiracial), and Pocasset (3.8% Multiracial). Buzzards Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring White Island Shores (8.9% Multiracial), and Onset (10.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.