Onset, MA Demographics

A map of Onset's Population by Race

Onset, Massachusetts had a population of 1,617 in 2020. It was 76.1% White, 3.5% Black, 1.0% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 6.1% Native American/Other, and 10.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Onset, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Onset is the 206th 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).

Onset's White Population

1,230 residents of Onset identify as White, or 76.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Onset slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Onset is ranked #185 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Onset is less White than neighboring White Island Shores (82.4% White), Bourne (91.7% White), Wareham Center (82.7% White), Buzzards Bay (89.3% White), and Pocasset (90.7% White).

Onset's Black Population

57 residents of Onset identify as Black, or 3.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Onset roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Onset is ranked #63 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Onset is more Black than neighboring White Island Shores (1.6% Black), Bourne (0.5% Black), Wareham Center (2.1% Black), Buzzards Bay (1.3% Black), and Pocasset (0.9% Black).

Onset's Asian Population

16 residents of Onset identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Onset slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Onset is ranked #172 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Onset is more Asian than neighboring White Island Shores (0.9% Asian), and Pocasset (0.9% Asian). Onset is less Asian than neighboring Bourne (1.2% Asian), and Wareham Center (1.4% Asian).

Onset's Hispanic Population

41 residents of Onset identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Onset slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Onset is ranked #200 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Onset is more Hispanic than neighboring Bourne (1.7% Hispanic), and Pocasset (1.8% Hispanic). Onset is less Hispanic than neighboring White Island Shores (4.4% Hispanic), Wareham Center (2.9% Hispanic), and Buzzards Bay (3% Hispanic).

Onset's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Onset identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Onset roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Onset is ranked #6 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Onset is more Native American/Other than neighboring White Island Shores (1.9% Native American/Other), Bourne (1.7% Native American/Other), Wareham Center (3.5% Native American/Other), Buzzards Bay (1.3% Native American/Other), and Pocasset (1.9% Native American/Other).

Onset's Multiracial Population

175 residents of Onset identify as Multiracial, or 10.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Onset slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Onset is ranked #5 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Onset is more Multiracial than neighboring White Island Shores (8.9% Multiracial), Bourne (3.1% Multiracial), Wareham Center (7.4% Multiracial), Buzzards Bay (4.1% Multiracial), and Pocasset (3.8% Multiracial).

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