West Springfield Town, MA Demographics
A map of West Springfield Town's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 20,751 | 72.0% |
Hispanic | 4,020 | 13.9% |
Asian | 1,841 | 6.4% |
Multiracial | 1,058 | 3.7% |
Black | 1,017 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 148 | 0.5% |
West Springfield Town, Massachusetts had a population of 28,835 in 2020. It was 72.0% White, 3.5% Black, 6.4% Asian, 13.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Springfield Town, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Springfield Town is the 53rd 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).
West Springfield Town's White Population
20,751 residents of West Springfield Town identify as White, or 72.0%. This makes the White share of the population of West Springfield Town roughly similar to the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Springfield Town is ranked #202 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Springfield Town is more White than neighboring Holyoke (42.1% White), and Chicopee (66.7% White). West Springfield Town is less White than neighboring Agawam Town (85.6% White), Westfield (82.1% White), and Longmeadow (83.3% White).
West Springfield Town's Black Population
1,017 residents of West Springfield Town identify as Black, or 3.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Springfield Town roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Springfield Town is ranked #63 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Springfield Town is more Black than neighboring Agawam Town (1.8% Black), Holyoke (2.9% Black), Westfield (1.7% Black), and Longmeadow (1.5% Black). West Springfield Town is less Black than neighboring Chicopee (4% Black).
West Springfield Town's Asian Population
1,841 residents of West Springfield Town identify as Asian, or 6.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Springfield Town roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Springfield Town is ranked #42 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Springfield Town is more Asian than neighboring Agawam Town (2.5% Asian), Holyoke (1% Asian), Chicopee (1.6% Asian), and Westfield (2.3% Asian). West Springfield Town is less Asian than neighboring Longmeadow (7.7% Asian).
West Springfield Town's Hispanic Population
4,020 residents of West Springfield Town identify as Hispanic, or 13.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Springfield Town roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Springfield Town is ranked #27 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Springfield Town is more Hispanic than neighboring Agawam Town (6.4% Hispanic), Westfield (9.7% Hispanic), and Longmeadow (3.9% Hispanic). West Springfield Town is less Hispanic than neighboring Holyoke (51.3% Hispanic), and Chicopee (23.4% Hispanic).
West Springfield Town's Native American/Other Population
148 residents of West Springfield Town identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Springfield Town roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Springfield Town is ranked #197 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Springfield Town is more Native American/Other than neighboring Agawam Town (0.4% Native American/Other). West Springfield Town is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holyoke (0.6% Native American/Other), Chicopee (0.6% Native American/Other), Westfield (0.6% Native American/Other), and Longmeadow (0.6% Native American/Other).
West Springfield Town's Multiracial Population
1,058 residents of West Springfield Town identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Springfield Town roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, West Springfield Town is ranked #146 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Springfield Town is more Multiracial than neighboring Agawam Town (3.2% Multiracial), Holyoke (2.2% Multiracial), Chicopee (3.6% Multiracial), Westfield (3.6% Multiracial), and Longmeadow (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.