Peabody, MA Demographics

A map of Peabody's Population by Race

Peabody, Massachusetts had a population of 54,481 in 2020. It was 77.3% White, 3.3% Black, 2.4% Asian, 9.9% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Peabody, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Peabody is the 24th 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).

Peabody's White Population

42,140 residents of Peabody identify as White, or 77.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Peabody slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Peabody is ranked #180 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Peabody is more White than neighboring Lynn (34.1% White), and Saugus (75.1% White). Peabody is less White than neighboring Danvers (87.3% White), Lynnfield (86.5% White), and Wakefield (85.7% White).

Peabody's Black Population

1,775 residents of Peabody identify as Black, or 3.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Peabody roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Peabody is ranked #67 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Peabody is more Black than neighboring Danvers (1.9% Black), Lynnfield (0.8% Black), and Wakefield (1.5% Black). Peabody is less Black than neighboring Lynn (10.6% Black), and Saugus (3.8% Black).

Peabody's Asian Population

1,323 residents of Peabody identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Peabody roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Peabody is ranked #95 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Peabody is more Asian than neighboring Danvers (2.3% Asian). Peabody is less Asian than neighboring Lynn (6.7% Asian), Lynnfield (5.8% Asian), Saugus (4.9% Asian), and Wakefield (4.2% Asian).

Peabody's Hispanic Population

5,414 residents of Peabody identify as Hispanic, or 9.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Peabody roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Peabody is ranked #38 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Peabody is more Hispanic than neighboring Danvers (4.4% Hispanic), Lynnfield (3.1% Hispanic), Saugus (9.1% Hispanic), and Wakefield (4.2% Hispanic). Peabody is less Hispanic than neighboring Lynn (44% Hispanic).

Peabody's Native American/Other Population

1,110 residents of Peabody identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Peabody roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Peabody is ranked #34 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Peabody is more Native American/Other than neighboring Danvers (0.7% Native American/Other), Lynn (1.2% Native American/Other), Lynnfield (0.6% Native American/Other), and Wakefield (0.8% Native American/Other). Peabody is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saugus (2.1% Native American/Other).

Peabody's Multiracial Population

2,719 residents of Peabody identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Peabody roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Peabody is ranked #58 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Peabody is more Multiracial than neighboring Danvers (3.4% Multiracial), Lynn (3.3% Multiracial), Lynnfield (3.2% Multiracial), and Wakefield (3.5% Multiracial).

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