Devens, MA Demographics

A map of Devens's Population by Race

Devens, Massachusetts had a population of 1,697 in 2020. It was 49.4% White, 22.2% Black, 6.0% Asian, 17.3% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Devens, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Devens is the 202nd 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).

Devens's White Population

838 residents of Devens identify as White, or 49.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Devens less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Devens is ranked #235 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Devens is less White than neighboring Ayer (76.4% White), Shirley (81% White), Groton (78.1% White), Lunenburg (91.7% White), and Pepperell (85.8% White).

Devens's Black Population

376 residents of Devens identify as Black, or 22.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Devens larger than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Devens is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Devens is more Black than neighboring Ayer (4.8% Black), Shirley (2.5% Black), Groton (4.9% Black), Lunenburg (0% Black), and Pepperell (1.2% Black).

Devens's Asian Population

101 residents of Devens identify as Asian, or 6.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Devens roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Devens is ranked #44 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Devens is more Asian than neighboring Ayer (3.7% Asian), Shirley (2% Asian), Groton (3.1% Asian), Lunenburg (1.7% Asian), and Pepperell (2.5% Asian).

Devens's Hispanic Population

294 residents of Devens identify as Hispanic, or 17.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Devens roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Devens is ranked #23 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Devens is more Hispanic than neighboring Ayer (7% Hispanic), Shirley (6.6% Hispanic), Groton (6.8% Hispanic), Lunenburg (2.7% Hispanic), and Pepperell (3.7% Hispanic).

Devens's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Devens identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Devens roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Devens is ranked #42 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Devens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ayer (0.9% Native American/Other), Shirley (1.6% Native American/Other), Groton (1.1% Native American/Other), Lunenburg (0.2% Native American/Other), and Pepperell (1% Native American/Other).

Devens's Multiracial Population

57 residents of Devens identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Devens roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Devens is ranked #176 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Devens is less Multiracial than neighboring Ayer (7.2% Multiracial), Shirley (6.3% Multiracial), Groton (6% Multiracial), Lunenburg (3.7% Multiracial), and Pepperell (5.8% Multiracial).

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