North Scituate, MA Demographics

A map of North Scituate's Population by Race

North Scituate, Massachusetts had a population of 5,414 in 2020. It was 94.4% White, 0.3% Black, 0.7% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Scituate, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, North Scituate is the 116th 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 Scituate's White Population

5,113 residents of North Scituate identify as White, or 94.4%. This makes the White share of the population of North Scituate considerably larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, North Scituate is ranked #8 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North Scituate is more White than neighboring Scituate (93.8% White), North Pembroke (90% White), Hingham (92.9% White), and Marshfield (92.2% White). North Scituate is less White than neighboring Marshfield Hills (94.5% White).

North Scituate's Black Population

14 residents of North Scituate identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Scituate slightly less than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, North Scituate is ranked #230 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North Scituate is less Black than neighboring Scituate (0.4% Black), Marshfield Hills (0.4% Black), North Pembroke (1.2% Black), Hingham (0.5% Black), and Marshfield (0.6% Black).

North Scituate's Asian Population

38 residents of North Scituate identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Scituate slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, North Scituate is ranked #207 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North Scituate is more Asian than neighboring Scituate (0.5% Asian). North Scituate is less Asian than neighboring Marshfield Hills (0.8% Asian), North Pembroke (1.4% Asian), Hingham (1.2% Asian), and Marshfield (1.2% Asian).

North Scituate's Hispanic Population

92 residents of North Scituate identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Scituate slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, North Scituate is ranked #228 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North Scituate is more Hispanic than neighboring Scituate (1.3% Hispanic), and Marshfield Hills (1.5% Hispanic). North Scituate is less Hispanic than neighboring North Pembroke (3% Hispanic), Hingham (2.1% Hispanic), and Marshfield (1.9% Hispanic).

North Scituate's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of North Scituate identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North Scituate 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 Scituate is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North Scituate is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scituate (0.6% Native American/Other), Marshfield Hills (0.7% Native American/Other), North Pembroke (1% Native American/Other), and Marshfield (1.1% Native American/Other).

North Scituate's Multiracial Population

141 residents of North Scituate identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Scituate roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, North Scituate is ranked #224 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North Scituate is more Multiracial than neighboring Marshfield Hills (2.1% Multiracial). North Scituate is less Multiracial than neighboring Scituate (3.3% Multiracial), North Pembroke (3.4% Multiracial), Hingham (3% Multiracial), and Marshfield (3.1% Multiracial).

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