Saugus, MA Demographics
A map of Saugus's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 21,485 | 75.1% |
Hispanic | 2,601 | 9.1% |
Multiracial | 1,445 | 5.0% |
Asian | 1,408 | 4.9% |
Black | 1,077 | 3.8% |
Native American/Other | 603 | 2.1% |
Saugus, Massachusetts had a population of 28,619 in 2020. It was 75.1% White, 3.8% Black, 4.9% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Saugus, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Saugus is the 57th 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).
Saugus's White Population
21,485 residents of Saugus identify as White, or 75.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Saugus slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Saugus is ranked #188 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Saugus is more White than neighboring Lynn (34.1% White), Revere (44.9% White), and Malden (40% White). Saugus is less White than neighboring Melrose (79.6% White), and Wakefield (85.7% White).
Saugus's Black Population
1,077 residents of Saugus identify as Black, or 3.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Saugus roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Saugus is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Saugus is more Black than neighboring Melrose (3.1% Black), and Wakefield (1.5% Black). Saugus is less Black than neighboring Lynn (10.6% Black), Revere (4.7% Black), and Malden (14.2% Black).
Saugus's Asian Population
1,408 residents of Saugus identify as Asian, or 4.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Saugus roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Saugus is ranked #56 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Saugus is more Asian than neighboring Wakefield (4.2% Asian). Saugus is less Asian than neighboring Melrose (7.4% Asian), Lynn (6.7% Asian), Revere (5.5% Asian), and Malden (25.8% Asian).
Saugus's Hispanic Population
2,601 residents of Saugus identify as Hispanic, or 9.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Saugus roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Saugus is ranked #43 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Saugus is more Hispanic than neighboring Melrose (4.5% Hispanic), and Wakefield (4.2% Hispanic). Saugus is less Hispanic than neighboring Lynn (44% Hispanic), Revere (37.3% Hispanic), and Malden (10.4% Hispanic).
Saugus's Native American/Other Population
603 residents of Saugus identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Saugus roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Saugus is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Saugus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melrose (0.9% Native American/Other), Lynn (1.2% Native American/Other), and Wakefield (0.8% Native American/Other). Saugus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Revere (2.7% Native American/Other), and Malden (2.9% Native American/Other).
Saugus's Multiracial Population
1,445 residents of Saugus identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Saugus roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Saugus is ranked #58 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Saugus is more Multiracial than neighboring Melrose (4.4% Multiracial), Lynn (3.3% Multiracial), Revere (4.9% Multiracial), and Wakefield (3.5% Multiracial). Saugus is less Multiracial than neighboring Malden (6.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.