Leominster, MA Demographics
A map of Leominster's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 28,039 | 64.0% |
Hispanic | 8,268 | 18.9% |
Black | 2,821 | 6.4% |
Multiracial | 2,345 | 5.4% |
Asian | 1,381 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 928 | 2.1% |
Leominster, Massachusetts had a population of 43,782 in 2020. It was 64.0% White, 6.4% Black, 3.2% Asian, 18.9% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Leominster, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Leominster is the 32nd 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).
Leominster's White Population
28,039 residents of Leominster identify as White, or 64.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Leominster roughly similar to the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Leominster is ranked #221 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Leominster is more White than neighboring Fitchburg (54.6% White). Leominster is less White than neighboring Lunenburg (91.7% White), Shirley (81% White), South Lancaster (76.6% White), and Clinton (67.6% White).
Leominster's Black Population
2,821 residents of Leominster identify as Black, or 6.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Leominster roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Leominster is ranked #26 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Leominster is more Black than neighboring Fitchburg (6.1% Black), Lunenburg (0% Black), Shirley (2.5% Black), South Lancaster (6.3% Black), and Clinton (2.6% Black).
Leominster's Asian Population
1,381 residents of Leominster identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Leominster roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Leominster is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Leominster is more Asian than neighboring Lunenburg (1.7% Asian), Shirley (2% Asian), South Lancaster (1.7% Asian), and Clinton (1.2% Asian). Leominster is less Asian than neighboring Fitchburg (3.6% Asian).
Leominster's Hispanic Population
8,268 residents of Leominster identify as Hispanic, or 18.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Leominster slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Leominster is ranked #20 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Leominster is more Hispanic than neighboring Lunenburg (2.7% Hispanic), Shirley (6.6% Hispanic), and South Lancaster (9.6% Hispanic). Leominster is less Hispanic than neighboring Fitchburg (30.1% Hispanic), and Clinton (20.1% Hispanic).
Leominster's Native American/Other Population
928 residents of Leominster identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Leominster roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Leominster is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Leominster is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fitchburg (1% Native American/Other), Lunenburg (0.2% Native American/Other), Shirley (1.6% Native American/Other), South Lancaster (0.9% Native American/Other), and Clinton (2% Native American/Other).
Leominster's Multiracial Population
2,345 residents of Leominster identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Leominster roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Leominster is ranked #41 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Leominster is more Multiracial than neighboring Fitchburg (4.6% Multiracial), Lunenburg (3.7% Multiracial), and South Lancaster (5% Multiracial). Leominster is less Multiracial than neighboring Shirley (6.3% Multiracial), and Clinton (6.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.