Fitchburg, MA Demographics
A map of Fitchburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 22,918 | 54.6% |
Hispanic | 12,608 | 30.1% |
Black | 2,579 | 6.1% |
Multiracial | 1,913 | 4.6% |
Asian | 1,507 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 421 | 1.0% |
Fitchburg, Massachusetts had a population of 41,946 in 2020. It was 54.6% White, 6.1% Black, 3.6% Asian, 30.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fitchburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fitchburg is the 34th 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).
Fitchburg's White Population
22,918 residents of Fitchburg identify as White, or 54.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Fitchburg less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fitchburg is ranked #232 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Fitchburg is less White than neighboring Leominster (64% White), Lunenburg (91.7% White), South Ashburnham (91.4% White), Townsend (87.1% White), and Shirley (81% White).
Fitchburg's Black Population
2,579 residents of Fitchburg identify as Black, or 6.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fitchburg roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fitchburg is ranked #28 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Fitchburg is more Black than neighboring Lunenburg (0% Black), South Ashburnham (1.2% Black), Townsend (1.8% Black), and Shirley (2.5% Black). Fitchburg is less Black than neighboring Leominster (6.4% Black).
Fitchburg's Asian Population
1,507 residents of Fitchburg identify as Asian, or 3.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fitchburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fitchburg is ranked #68 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Fitchburg is more Asian than neighboring Leominster (3.2% Asian), Lunenburg (1.7% Asian), South Ashburnham (1.5% Asian), Townsend (0.7% Asian), and Shirley (2% Asian).
Fitchburg's Hispanic Population
12,608 residents of Fitchburg identify as Hispanic, or 30.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fitchburg larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fitchburg is ranked #8 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Fitchburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Leominster (18.9% Hispanic), Lunenburg (2.7% Hispanic), South Ashburnham (2.6% Hispanic), Townsend (4% Hispanic), and Shirley (6.6% Hispanic).
Fitchburg's Native American/Other Population
421 residents of Fitchburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fitchburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fitchburg is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Fitchburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lunenburg (0.2% Native American/Other), and South Ashburnham (0.6% Native American/Other). Fitchburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leominster (2.1% Native American/Other), Townsend (1.1% Native American/Other), and Shirley (1.6% Native American/Other).
Fitchburg's Multiracial Population
1,913 residents of Fitchburg identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fitchburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Fitchburg is ranked #87 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Fitchburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Lunenburg (3.7% Multiracial), and South Ashburnham (2.7% Multiracial). Fitchburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Leominster (5.4% Multiracial), Townsend (5.4% Multiracial), and Shirley (6.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.