Medfield, MA Demographics
A map of Medfield's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,997 | 86.4% |
Multiracial | 285 | 4.1% |
Asian | 284 | 4.1% |
Hispanic | 229 | 3.3% |
Black | 110 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 34 | 0.5% |
Medfield, Massachusetts had a population of 6,939 in 2020. It was 86.4% White, 1.6% Black, 4.1% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Medfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medfield is the 97th 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).
Medfield's White Population
5,997 residents of Medfield identify as White, or 86.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Medfield larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medfield is ranked #107 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Medfield is more White than neighboring Dover (79.7% White), Walpole (85% White), Norwood (72.5% White), and Needham (81.1% White). Medfield is less White than neighboring Millis-Clicquot (87.7% White).
Medfield's Black Population
110 residents of Medfield identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Medfield roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medfield is ranked #133 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Medfield is more Black than neighboring Dover (0.5% Black), and Needham (1.4% Black). Medfield is less Black than neighboring Walpole (2.3% Black), and Norwood (7.3% Black).
Medfield's Asian Population
284 residents of Medfield identify as Asian, or 4.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Medfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medfield is ranked #64 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Medfield is more Asian than neighboring Millis-Clicquot (3.1% Asian). Medfield is less Asian than neighboring Dover (10.6% Asian), Walpole (4.8% Asian), Norwood (7.4% Asian), and Needham (9.5% Asian).
Medfield's Hispanic Population
229 residents of Medfield identify as Hispanic, or 3.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Medfield slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medfield is ranked #156 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Medfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Dover (3% Hispanic). Medfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Millis-Clicquot (3.4% Hispanic), Walpole (3.4% Hispanic), Norwood (7.4% Hispanic), and Needham (3.8% Hispanic).
Medfield's Native American/Other Population
34 residents of Medfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Medfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medfield is ranked #197 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Medfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Millis-Clicquot (0.6% Native American/Other), Dover (0.9% Native American/Other), Walpole (1% Native American/Other), Norwood (1.3% Native American/Other), and Needham (0.6% Native American/Other).
Medfield's Multiracial Population
285 residents of Medfield identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Medfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medfield is ranked #117 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Medfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Millis-Clicquot (3.6% Multiracial), Walpole (3.5% Multiracial), and Needham (3.6% Multiracial). Medfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Dover (5.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.