Scituate, MA Demographics
A map of Scituate's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,272 | 93.8% |
Multiracial | 187 | 3.3% |
Hispanic | 74 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 36 | 0.6% |
Asian | 29 | 0.5% |
Black | 22 | 0.4% |
Scituate, Massachusetts had a population of 5,620 in 2020. It was 93.8% White, 0.4% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Scituate, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Scituate is the 113th 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).
Scituate's White Population
5,272 residents of Scituate identify as White, or 93.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Scituate considerably larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Scituate is ranked #13 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Scituate is more White than neighboring Marshfield (92.2% White), and North Pembroke (90% White). Scituate is less White than neighboring Marshfield Hills (94.5% White), North Scituate (94.4% White), and Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock (95.8% White).
Scituate's Black Population
22 residents of Scituate identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Scituate slightly less than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Scituate is ranked #223 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Scituate is more Black than neighboring North Scituate (0.3% Black). Scituate is less Black than neighboring Marshfield (0.6% Black), and North Pembroke (1.2% Black).
Scituate's Asian Population
29 residents of Scituate identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Scituate slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Scituate is ranked #218 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Scituate is more Asian than neighboring Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock (0.3% Asian). Scituate is less Asian than neighboring Marshfield Hills (0.8% Asian), North Scituate (0.7% Asian), Marshfield (1.2% Asian), and North Pembroke (1.4% Asian).
Scituate's Hispanic Population
74 residents of Scituate identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Scituate slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Scituate is ranked #240 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Scituate is less Hispanic than neighboring Marshfield Hills (1.5% Hispanic), North Scituate (1.7% Hispanic), Marshfield (1.9% Hispanic), North Pembroke (3% Hispanic), and Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock (1.4% Hispanic).
Scituate's Native American/Other Population
36 residents of Scituate identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of 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, Scituate is ranked #176 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Scituate is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Scituate (0.3% Native American/Other), and Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock (0.3% Native American/Other). Scituate is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marshfield Hills (0.7% Native American/Other), Marshfield (1.1% Native American/Other), and North Pembroke (1% Native American/Other).
Scituate's Multiracial Population
187 residents of Scituate identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Scituate roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Scituate is ranked #183 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Scituate is more Multiracial than neighboring Marshfield Hills (2.1% Multiracial), North Scituate (2.6% Multiracial), Marshfield (3.1% Multiracial), and Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock (1.9% Multiracial). Scituate is less Multiracial than neighboring North Pembroke (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.