Townsend, MA Demographics

A map of Townsend's Population by Race

Townsend, Massachusetts had a population of 1,213 in 2020. It was 87.1% White, 1.8% Black, 0.7% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Townsend, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Townsend is the 220th 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).

Townsend's White Population

1,056 residents of Townsend identify as White, or 87.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Townsend larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Townsend is ranked #100 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Townsend is more White than neighboring Pepperell (85.8% White), Fitchburg (54.6% White), and Shirley (81% White). Townsend is less White than neighboring Lunenburg (91.7% White), and Greenville (89.3% White).

Townsend's Black Population

22 residents of Townsend identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Townsend roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Townsend is ranked #122 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Townsend is more Black than neighboring Lunenburg (0% Black), Pepperell (1.2% Black), and Greenville (0.4% Black). Townsend is less Black than neighboring Fitchburg (6.1% Black), and Shirley (2.5% Black).

Townsend's Asian Population

9 residents of Townsend identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Townsend slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Townsend is ranked #207 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Townsend is less Asian than neighboring Lunenburg (1.7% Asian), Pepperell (2.5% Asian), Fitchburg (3.6% Asian), Shirley (2% Asian), and Greenville (0.8% Asian).

Townsend's Hispanic Population

48 residents of Townsend identify as Hispanic, or 4.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Townsend slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Townsend is ranked #128 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Townsend is more Hispanic than neighboring Lunenburg (2.7% Hispanic), and Pepperell (3.7% Hispanic). Townsend is less Hispanic than neighboring Fitchburg (30.1% Hispanic), Shirley (6.6% Hispanic), and Greenville (4.5% Hispanic).

Townsend's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Townsend identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Townsend roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Townsend is ranked #78 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Townsend is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lunenburg (0.2% Native American/Other), Pepperell (1% Native American/Other), Fitchburg (1% Native American/Other), and Greenville (0.1% Native American/Other). Townsend is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shirley (1.6% Native American/Other).

Townsend's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Townsend identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Townsend roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Townsend is ranked #41 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Townsend is more Multiracial than neighboring Lunenburg (3.7% Multiracial), Fitchburg (4.6% Multiracial), and Greenville (4.9% Multiracial). Townsend is less Multiracial than neighboring Pepperell (5.8% Multiracial), and Shirley (6.3% Multiracial).

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