Northborough, MA Demographics
A map of Northborough's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,068 | 78.3% |
Asian | 605 | 9.3% |
Multiracial | 393 | 6.1% |
Hispanic | 226 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 104 | 1.6% |
Black | 78 | 1.2% |
Northborough, Massachusetts had a population of 6,474 in 2020. It was 78.3% White, 1.2% Black, 9.3% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Northborough, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northborough is the 100th 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).
Northborough's White Population
5,068 residents of Northborough identify as White, or 78.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Northborough slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northborough is ranked #172 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Northborough is more White than neighboring Westborough (74.9% White), Marlborough (59.1% White), Hudson (76.9% White), Clinton (67.6% White), and Cordaville (74.4% White).
Northborough's Black Population
78 residents of Northborough identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Northborough slightly less than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northborough is ranked #153 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Northborough is less Black than neighboring Westborough (2% Black), Marlborough (3.1% Black), Hudson (1.8% Black), and Clinton (2.6% Black).
Northborough's Asian Population
605 residents of Northborough identify as Asian, or 9.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Northborough roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northborough is ranked #27 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Northborough is more Asian than neighboring Westborough (8% Asian), Marlborough (5.9% Asian), Hudson (2.9% Asian), and Clinton (1.2% Asian). Northborough is less Asian than neighboring Cordaville (15.8% Asian).
Northborough's Hispanic Population
226 residents of Northborough identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Northborough slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northborough is ranked #146 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Northborough is more Hispanic than neighboring Cordaville (3.3% Hispanic). Northborough is less Hispanic than neighboring Westborough (7.2% Hispanic), Marlborough (15.9% Hispanic), Hudson (7% Hispanic), and Clinton (20.1% Hispanic).
Northborough's Native American/Other Population
104 residents of Northborough identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Northborough roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northborough is ranked #49 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Northborough is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cordaville (1.1% Native American/Other). Northborough is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westborough (2.1% Native American/Other), Marlborough (6.5% Native American/Other), Hudson (3.2% Native American/Other), and Clinton (2% Native American/Other).
Northborough's Multiracial Population
393 residents of Northborough identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Northborough roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Northborough is ranked #28 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Northborough is more Multiracial than neighboring Westborough (5.9% Multiracial), and Cordaville (4.3% Multiracial). Northborough is less Multiracial than neighboring Marlborough (9.6% Multiracial), Hudson (8.3% Multiracial), and Clinton (6.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.