North Adams, MA Demographics

A map of North Adams's Population by Race

North Adams, Massachusetts had a population of 12,961 in 2020. It was 85.7% White, 2.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Adams, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, North Adams is the 82nd 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).

North Adams's White Population

11,111 residents of North Adams identify as White, or 85.7%. This makes the White share of the population of North Adams larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, North Adams is ranked #120 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North Adams is more White than neighboring Williamstown (73.1% White). North Adams is less White than neighboring Adams (89.7% White), Stamford (94.2% White), Cheshire (87% White), and Pownal (88.9% White).

North Adams's Black Population

314 residents of North Adams identify as Black, or 2.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Adams roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, North Adams is ranked #93 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North Adams is more Black than neighboring Adams (1.4% Black), Stamford (1.3% Black), and Pownal (0.5% Black). North Adams is less Black than neighboring Williamstown (4.5% Black), and Cheshire (2.6% Black).

North Adams's Asian Population

98 residents of North Adams identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Adams slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, North Adams is ranked #197 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North Adams is more Asian than neighboring Adams (0.4% Asian), and Stamford (0.2% Asian). North Adams is less Asian than neighboring Williamstown (9.2% Asian), Cheshire (3.1% Asian), and Pownal (1.3% Asian).

North Adams's Hispanic Population

591 residents of North Adams identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Adams slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, North Adams is ranked #108 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North Adams is more Hispanic than neighboring Adams (3.1% Hispanic), Stamford (1.1% Hispanic), Cheshire (3.3% Hispanic), and Pownal (1.8% Hispanic). North Adams is less Hispanic than neighboring Williamstown (7.1% Hispanic).

North Adams's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of North Adams identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North Adams roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, North Adams is ranked #124 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North Adams is more Native American/Other than neighboring Adams (0.4% Native American/Other), Stamford (0% Native American/Other), and Cheshire (0.7% Native American/Other). North Adams is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pownal (1.5% Native American/Other).

North Adams's Multiracial Population

744 residents of North Adams identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Adams roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, North Adams is ranked #38 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North Adams is more Multiracial than neighboring Adams (5% Multiracial), Williamstown (5.2% Multiracial), Stamford (3.2% Multiracial), and Cheshire (3.3% Multiracial). North Adams is less Multiracial than neighboring Pownal (6% Multiracial).

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