Framingham, MA Demographics

A map of Framingham's Population by Race

Framingham, Massachusetts had a population of 72,362 in 2020. It was 53.7% White, 5.9% Black, 7.2% Asian, 16.8% Hispanic, 7.7% Native American/Other, and 8.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Framingham, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Framingham is the 14th 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).

Framingham's White Population

38,855 residents of Framingham identify as White, or 53.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Framingham less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Framingham is ranked #234 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Framingham is less White than neighboring Cochituate (75% White), Cordaville (74.4% White), Marlborough (59.1% White), Maynard (83% White), and Hopkinton (83.3% White).

Framingham's Black Population

4,248 residents of Framingham identify as Black, or 5.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Framingham roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Framingham is ranked #29 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Framingham is more Black than neighboring Cochituate (1.3% Black), Cordaville (1.2% Black), Marlborough (3.1% Black), Maynard (2% Black), and Hopkinton (1% Black).

Framingham's Asian Population

5,233 residents of Framingham identify as Asian, or 7.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Framingham roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Framingham is ranked #36 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Framingham is more Asian than neighboring Marlborough (5.9% Asian), Maynard (3.4% Asian), and Hopkinton (5.3% Asian). Framingham is less Asian than neighboring Cochituate (15.1% Asian), and Cordaville (15.8% Asian).

Framingham's Hispanic Population

12,171 residents of Framingham identify as Hispanic, or 16.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Framingham roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Framingham is ranked #24 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Framingham is more Hispanic than neighboring Cochituate (3.8% Hispanic), Cordaville (3.3% Hispanic), Marlborough (15.9% Hispanic), Maynard (5.6% Hispanic), and Hopkinton (5.1% Hispanic).

Framingham's Native American/Other Population

5,547 residents of Framingham identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Framingham slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Framingham is ranked #1 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Framingham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cochituate (0.6% Native American/Other), Cordaville (1.1% Native American/Other), Marlborough (6.5% Native American/Other), Maynard (1.2% Native American/Other), and Hopkinton (0.3% Native American/Other).

Framingham's Multiracial Population

6,308 residents of Framingham identify as Multiracial, or 8.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Framingham roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Framingham is ranked #14 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Framingham is more Multiracial than neighboring Cochituate (4.2% Multiracial), Cordaville (4.3% Multiracial), Maynard (4.9% Multiracial), and Hopkinton (5% Multiracial). Framingham is less Multiracial than neighboring Marlborough (9.6% Multiracial).

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