Stoneham, MA Demographics

A map of Stoneham's Population by Race

Stoneham, Massachusetts had a population of 23,244 in 2020. It was 81.4% White, 2.8% Black, 6.5% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Stoneham, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Stoneham is the 66th 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).

Stoneham's White Population

18,930 residents of Stoneham identify as White, or 81.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Stoneham larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Stoneham is ranked #152 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Stoneham is more White than neighboring Melrose (79.6% White), Medford (66.8% White), Winchester (74.6% White), and Woburn (72.8% White). Stoneham is less White than neighboring Wakefield (85.7% White).

Stoneham's Black Population

642 residents of Stoneham identify as Black, or 2.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Stoneham roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Stoneham is ranked #82 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Stoneham is more Black than neighboring Wakefield (1.5% Black), and Winchester (0.9% Black). Stoneham is less Black than neighboring Melrose (3.1% Black), Medford (8.1% Black), and Woburn (5.3% Black).

Stoneham's Asian Population

1,510 residents of Stoneham identify as Asian, or 6.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Stoneham roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Stoneham is ranked #41 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Stoneham is more Asian than neighboring Wakefield (4.2% Asian). Stoneham is less Asian than neighboring Melrose (7.4% Asian), Medford (11.4% Asian), Winchester (16% Asian), and Woburn (8.5% Asian).

Stoneham's Hispanic Population

980 residents of Stoneham identify as Hispanic, or 4.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Stoneham slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Stoneham is ranked #120 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Stoneham is more Hispanic than neighboring Winchester (3.4% Hispanic). Stoneham is less Hispanic than neighboring Melrose (4.5% Hispanic), Medford (6.2% Hispanic), and Woburn (6.4% Hispanic).

Stoneham's Native American/Other Population

209 residents of Stoneham identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Stoneham roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Stoneham is ranked #103 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Stoneham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wakefield (0.8% Native American/Other), and Winchester (0.8% Native American/Other). Stoneham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Medford (2% Native American/Other), and Woburn (2% Native American/Other).

Stoneham's Multiracial Population

973 residents of Stoneham identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Stoneham roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Stoneham is ranked #109 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Stoneham is more Multiracial than neighboring Wakefield (3.5% Multiracial). Stoneham is less Multiracial than neighboring Melrose (4.4% Multiracial), Medford (5.4% Multiracial), Winchester (4.3% Multiracial), and Woburn (5.2% Multiracial).

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