Gloucester, MA Demographics

A map of Gloucester's Population by Race

Gloucester, Massachusetts had a population of 29,729 in 2020. It was 88.3% White, 1.0% Black, 1.1% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gloucester, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Gloucester is the 50th 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).

Gloucester's White Population

26,256 residents of Gloucester identify as White, or 88.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Gloucester considerably larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Gloucester is ranked #82 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gloucester is more White than neighboring Beverly (84.6% White). Gloucester is less White than neighboring Rockport (92.5% White), Essex (93.5% White), Ipswich (88.6% White), and Marblehead (90.8% White).

Gloucester's Black Population

294 residents of Gloucester identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gloucester slightly less than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Gloucester is ranked #168 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gloucester is more Black than neighboring Rockport (0.7% Black), Essex (0.7% Black), Ipswich (0.8% Black), and Marblehead (0.8% Black). Gloucester is less Black than neighboring Beverly (2.1% Black).

Gloucester's Asian Population

332 residents of Gloucester identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gloucester slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Gloucester is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gloucester is more Asian than neighboring Rockport (0.9% Asian), and Essex (0.9% Asian). Gloucester is less Asian than neighboring Ipswich (2% Asian), Beverly (2.2% Asian), and Marblehead (1.3% Asian).

Gloucester's Hispanic Population

1,386 residents of Gloucester identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gloucester slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Gloucester is ranked #105 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gloucester is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockport (3% Hispanic), Essex (2.2% Hispanic), Ipswich (3.7% Hispanic), and Marblehead (3.8% Hispanic). Gloucester is less Hispanic than neighboring Beverly (6.3% Hispanic).

Gloucester's Native American/Other Population

328 residents of Gloucester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gloucester roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Gloucester is ranked #78 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gloucester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockport (0.6% Native American/Other), Essex (0% Native American/Other), Ipswich (0.9% Native American/Other), Beverly (0.8% Native American/Other), and Marblehead (0.5% Native American/Other).

Gloucester's Multiracial Population

1,133 residents of Gloucester identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gloucester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Gloucester is ranked #139 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gloucester is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockport (2.4% Multiracial), Essex (2.8% Multiracial), and Marblehead (2.9% Multiracial). Gloucester is less Multiracial than neighboring Ipswich (3.9% Multiracial), and Beverly (4% Multiracial).

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