Hanscom AFB, MA Demographics

A map of Hanscom AFB's Population by Race

Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts had a population of 1,516 in 2020. It was 58.4% White, 10.1% Black, 2.1% Asian, 20.1% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 7.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hanscom AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Hanscom AFB is the 212th 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).

Hanscom AFB's White Population

886 residents of Hanscom AFB identify as White, or 58.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Hanscom AFB slightly less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Hanscom AFB is ranked #227 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hanscom AFB is more White than neighboring Lexington (56.7% White). Hanscom AFB is less White than neighboring Waltham (60.4% White), Pinehurst (77.8% White), Burlington (70% White), and Belmont (69.6% White).

Hanscom AFB's Black Population

153 residents of Hanscom AFB identify as Black, or 10.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hanscom AFB roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Hanscom AFB is ranked #12 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hanscom AFB is more Black than neighboring Lexington (1.3% Black), Waltham (6.8% Black), Pinehurst (3.3% Black), Burlington (4.6% Black), and Belmont (1.9% Black).

Hanscom AFB's Asian Population

32 residents of Hanscom AFB identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hanscom AFB slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Hanscom AFB is ranked #103 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hanscom AFB is less Asian than neighboring Lexington (33.1% Asian), Waltham (12.2% Asian), Pinehurst (11.7% Asian), Burlington (17.8% Asian), and Belmont (18.5% Asian).

Hanscom AFB's Hispanic Population

305 residents of Hanscom AFB identify as Hispanic, or 20.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hanscom AFB slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Hanscom AFB is ranked #16 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hanscom AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring Lexington (3.4% Hispanic), Waltham (16.4% Hispanic), Pinehurst (3.3% Hispanic), Burlington (3.9% Hispanic), and Belmont (4.7% Hispanic).

Hanscom AFB's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Hanscom AFB identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hanscom AFB roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Hanscom AFB is ranked #49 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hanscom AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lexington (0.7% Native American/Other), Waltham (1.2% Native American/Other), Pinehurst (0.9% Native American/Other), Burlington (0.7% Native American/Other), and Belmont (0.7% Native American/Other).

Hanscom AFB's Multiracial Population

116 residents of Hanscom AFB identify as Multiracial, or 7.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hanscom AFB roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Hanscom AFB is ranked #18 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hanscom AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Lexington (4.7% Multiracial), Waltham (3.1% Multiracial), Pinehurst (3% Multiracial), Burlington (3% Multiracial), and Belmont (4.7% Multiracial).

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