Holyoke, MA Demographics
A map of Holyoke's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 19,597 | 51.3% |
White | 16,084 | 42.1% |
Black | 1,098 | 2.9% |
Multiracial | 837 | 2.2% |
Asian | 390 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 232 | 0.6% |
Holyoke, Massachusetts had a population of 38,238 in 2020. It was 42.1% White, 2.9% Black, 1.0% Asian, 51.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Holyoke, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Holyoke is the 41st 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).
Holyoke's White Population
16,084 residents of Holyoke identify as White, or 42.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Holyoke considerably less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Holyoke is ranked #239 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Holyoke is less White than neighboring Easthampton Town (85.1% White), Chicopee (66.7% White), West Springfield Town (72% White), Northampton (78% White), and Granby (88.1% White).
Holyoke's Black Population
1,098 residents of Holyoke identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Holyoke roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Holyoke is ranked #77 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Holyoke is more Black than neighboring Easthampton Town (1.1% Black), Northampton (2.8% Black), and Granby (0.9% Black). Holyoke is less Black than neighboring Chicopee (4% Black), and West Springfield Town (3.5% Black).
Holyoke's Asian Population
390 residents of Holyoke identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Holyoke slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Holyoke is ranked #172 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Holyoke is less Asian than neighboring Easthampton Town (2.6% Asian), Chicopee (1.6% Asian), West Springfield Town (6.4% Asian), Northampton (4.4% Asian), and Granby (1.7% Asian).
Holyoke's Hispanic Population
19,597 residents of Holyoke identify as Hispanic, or 51.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Holyoke considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Holyoke is ranked #3 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Holyoke is more Hispanic than neighboring Easthampton Town (6.8% Hispanic), Chicopee (23.4% Hispanic), West Springfield Town (13.9% Hispanic), Northampton (9.1% Hispanic), and Granby (5.2% Hispanic).
Holyoke's Native American/Other Population
232 residents of Holyoke identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Holyoke roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Holyoke is ranked #176 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Holyoke is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Springfield Town (0.5% Native American/Other), and Granby (0.2% Native American/Other). Holyoke is less Native American/Other than neighboring Easthampton Town (0.7% Native American/Other), and Northampton (0.7% Native American/Other).
Holyoke's Multiracial Population
837 residents of Holyoke identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Holyoke roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Holyoke is ranked #236 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Holyoke is less Multiracial than neighboring Easthampton Town (3.8% Multiracial), Chicopee (3.6% Multiracial), West Springfield Town (3.7% Multiracial), Northampton (5% Multiracial), and Granby (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.