Newton, MA Demographics

A map of Newton's Population by Race

Newton, Massachusetts had a population of 88,923 in 2020. It was 70.1% White, 2.9% Black, 16.5% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Newton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Newton is the 12th 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).

Newton's White Population

62,303 residents of Newton identify as White, or 70.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Newton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Newton is ranked #208 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Newton is more White than neighboring Waltham (60.4% White), Brookline (65.3% White), and Belmont (69.6% White). Newton is less White than neighboring Watertown Town (73.1% White), and Needham (81.1% White).

Newton's Black Population

2,554 residents of Newton identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Newton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Newton is ranked #77 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Newton is more Black than neighboring Needham (1.4% Black), and Belmont (1.9% Black). Newton is less Black than neighboring Watertown Town (3.4% Black), Waltham (6.8% Black), and Brookline (3.1% Black).

Newton's Asian Population

14,681 residents of Newton identify as Asian, or 16.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Newton slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Newton is ranked #11 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Newton is more Asian than neighboring Watertown Town (9.5% Asian), Needham (9.5% Asian), and Waltham (12.2% Asian). Newton is less Asian than neighboring Brookline (19.1% Asian), and Belmont (18.5% Asian).

Newton's Hispanic Population

4,493 residents of Newton identify as Hispanic, or 5.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Newton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Newton is ranked #94 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Newton is more Hispanic than neighboring Needham (3.8% Hispanic), and Belmont (4.7% Hispanic). Newton is less Hispanic than neighboring Watertown Town (7.7% Hispanic), Waltham (16.4% Hispanic), and Brookline (6.8% Hispanic).

Newton's Native American/Other Population

839 residents of Newton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Newton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Newton is ranked #103 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Newton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Needham (0.6% Native American/Other), Brookline (0.7% Native American/Other), and Belmont (0.7% Native American/Other). Newton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Watertown Town (1.6% Native American/Other), and Waltham (1.2% Native American/Other).

Newton's Multiracial Population

4,053 residents of Newton identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Newton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Newton is ranked #87 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Newton is more Multiracial than neighboring Needham (3.6% Multiracial), and Waltham (3.1% Multiracial). Newton is less Multiracial than neighboring Watertown Town (4.7% Multiracial), Brookline (5% Multiracial), and Belmont (4.7% Multiracial).

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