Chicopee, MA Demographics

A map of Chicopee's Population by Race

Chicopee, Massachusetts had a population of 55,560 in 2020. It was 66.7% White, 4.0% Black, 1.6% Asian, 23.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chicopee, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Chicopee is the 23rd 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).

Chicopee's White Population

37,072 residents of Chicopee identify as White, or 66.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Chicopee roughly similar to the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Chicopee is ranked #215 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chicopee is more White than neighboring Springfield (28.2% White), and Holyoke (42.1% White). Chicopee is less White than neighboring West Springfield Town (72% White), Granby (88.1% White), and Longmeadow (83.3% White).

Chicopee's Black Population

2,204 residents of Chicopee identify as Black, or 4.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chicopee roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Chicopee is ranked #55 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chicopee is more Black than neighboring Holyoke (2.9% Black), West Springfield Town (3.5% Black), Granby (0.9% Black), and Longmeadow (1.5% Black). Chicopee is less Black than neighboring Springfield (18.3% Black).

Chicopee's Asian Population

909 residents of Chicopee identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chicopee slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Chicopee is ranked #129 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chicopee is more Asian than neighboring Holyoke (1% Asian). Chicopee is less Asian than neighboring Springfield (2.8% Asian), West Springfield Town (6.4% Asian), Granby (1.7% Asian), and Longmeadow (7.7% Asian).

Chicopee's Hispanic Population

13,027 residents of Chicopee identify as Hispanic, or 23.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chicopee slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Chicopee is ranked #14 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chicopee is more Hispanic than neighboring West Springfield Town (13.9% Hispanic), Granby (5.2% Hispanic), and Longmeadow (3.9% Hispanic). Chicopee is less Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (46.7% Hispanic), and Holyoke (51.3% Hispanic).

Chicopee's Native American/Other Population

337 residents of Chicopee identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chicopee roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Chicopee is ranked #176 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chicopee is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Springfield Town (0.5% Native American/Other), and Granby (0.2% Native American/Other). Chicopee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springfield (0.8% Native American/Other).

Chicopee's Multiracial Population

2,011 residents of Chicopee identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chicopee roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Chicopee is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chicopee is more Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (3.1% Multiracial), Holyoke (2.2% Multiracial), and Longmeadow (3% Multiracial). Chicopee is less Multiracial than neighboring West Springfield Town (3.7% Multiracial), and Granby (3.9% Multiracial).

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