Medford, MA Demographics

A map of Medford's Population by Race

Medford, Massachusetts had a population of 59,659 in 2020. It was 66.8% White, 8.1% Black, 11.4% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Medford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medford is the 20th 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).

Medford's White Population

39,840 residents of Medford identify as White, or 66.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Medford roughly similar to the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medford is ranked #214 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more White than neighboring Somerville (65.2% White), Cambridge (55.4% White), and Malden (40% White). Medford is less White than neighboring Winchester (74.6% White), and Stoneham (81.4% White).

Medford's Black Population

4,836 residents of Medford identify as Black, or 8.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Medford roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medford is ranked #16 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Black than neighboring Somerville (5.2% Black), Winchester (0.9% Black), and Stoneham (2.8% Black). Medford is less Black than neighboring Cambridge (10.1% Black), and Malden (14.2% Black).

Medford's Asian Population

6,819 residents of Medford identify as Asian, or 11.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Medford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medford is ranked #21 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Asian than neighboring Somerville (10.6% Asian), and Stoneham (6.5% Asian). Medford is less Asian than neighboring Winchester (16% Asian), Cambridge (19.1% Asian), and Malden (25.8% Asian).

Medford's Hispanic Population

3,705 residents of Medford identify as Hispanic, or 6.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Medford slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medford is ranked #79 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Hispanic than neighboring Winchester (3.4% Hispanic), and Stoneham (4.2% Hispanic). Medford is less Hispanic than neighboring Somerville (11.3% Hispanic), Cambridge (9.1% Hispanic), and Malden (10.4% Hispanic).

Medford's Native American/Other Population

1,217 residents of Medford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Medford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medford is ranked #34 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Somerville (1.7% Native American/Other), Winchester (0.8% Native American/Other), Cambridge (1% Native American/Other), and Stoneham (0.9% Native American/Other). Medford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Malden (2.9% Native American/Other).

Medford's Multiracial Population

3,242 residents of Medford identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Medford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Medford is ranked #41 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Medford is more Multiracial than neighboring Winchester (4.3% Multiracial), Cambridge (5.3% Multiracial), and Stoneham (4.2% Multiracial). Medford is less Multiracial than neighboring Somerville (6% Multiracial), and Malden (6.6% Multiracial).

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