Most Hispanic/Latino cities in Massachusetts research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to analyze Massachusetts’s most recent Census data to determine the most Hispanic/Latino cities based on the percentage of Hispanic/Latino residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Hispanic/Latino city in Massachusetts is Lawrence, based on the most recent Census data.
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Lawrence is 81.96% Hispanic/Latino.
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The least Hispanic/Latino city in Massachusetts is Amesbury Town.
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Amesbury Town is 2.7% Hispanic/Latino.
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Massachusetts is 12.6% Hispanic/Latino.
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Massachusetts is the 18th most Hispanic/Latino state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
The 10 Cities In Massachusetts With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2024
What’s the city in Massachusetts with the largest Hispanic/Latino population? Lawrence took the number one overall spot for the largest Hispanic population in Massachusetts for 2024.
Continue below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Massachusetts ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Massachusetts or the safest places in Massachusetts.
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Population: 88,067
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 72,179
% Hispanic/Latino: 81.96%
More on Lawrence: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 39,890
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 26,892
% Hispanic/Latino: 67.42%
More on Chelsea: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 38,210
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 19,744
% Hispanic/Latino: 51.67%
More on Holyoke: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 155,305
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 75,008
% Hispanic/Latino: 48.3%
More on Springfield: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 100,653
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 43,220
% Hispanic/Latino: 42.94%
More on Lynn: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 60,577
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 24,177
% Hispanic/Latino: 39.91%
More on Revere: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 17,669
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,363
% Hispanic/Latino: 36.01%
More on Southbridge Town: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 41,621
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 12,721
% Hispanic/Latino: 30.56%
More on Fitchburg: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 52,812
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 15,817
% Hispanic/Latino: 29.95%
More on Methuen Town: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 48,685
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 14,170
% Hispanic/Latino: 29.11%
More on Everett: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Massachusetts With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2024
We used Saturday Night Science to compare data on race from the US Census for every city in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts’s most recently available data comes from the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to places in Massachusetts with a population greater than 12,000 people. That left us with 52 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents in each Massachusetts city. The percentages ranked from 82.0% to 2.7%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of the Hispanic or Latino population, with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Lawrence was the most Hispanic or Latino, while Amesbury Town was the least Hispanic or Latino city.
We updated this article for 2024. This article represents our tenth time ranking the cities in Massachusetts with the largest Hispanic/Latino population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Massachusetts ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Massachusetts
According to the most recent data, this is an accurate list if you’re looking for a breakdown of Latino populations for each place across Massachusetts.
The most Hispanic/Latino cities in Massachusetts are Lawrence, Chelsea, Holyoke, Springfield, Lynn, Revere, Southbridge Town, Fitchburg, Methuen Town, and Everett.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Massachusetts:
- Amesbury Town
- Newburyport
- Braintree Town
For more Massachusetts reading, check out:
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- Best Places To Live In Massachusetts
Most Hispanic Cities In Massachusetts
| Rank | City | Population | Hispanic Pop. | % Hispanic |
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| 1 | Lawrence | 88,067 | 72,179 | 81.96% |
| 2 | Chelsea | 39,890 | 26,892 | 67.42% |
| 3 | Holyoke | 38,210 | 19,744 | 51.67% |
| 4 | Springfield | 155,305 | 75,008 | 48.3% |
| 5 | Lynn | 100,653 | 43,220 | 42.94% |
| 6 | Revere | 60,577 | 24,177 | 39.91% |
| 7 | Southbridge Town | 17,669 | 6,363 | 36.01% |
| 8 | Fitchburg | 41,621 | 12,721 | 30.56% |
| 9 | Methuen Town | 52,812 | 15,817 | 29.95% |
| 10 | Everett | 48,685 | 14,170 | 29.11% |
| 11 | Worcester | 204,191 | 50,220 | 24.59% |
| 12 | Haverhill | 67,273 | 16,313 | 24.25% |
| 13 | Chicopee | 55,441 | 13,316 | 24.02% |
| 14 | New Bedford | 100,620 | 23,591 | 23.45% |
| 15 | Boston | 665,945 | 130,313 | 19.57% |
| 16 | Salem | 44,541 | 8,473 | 19.02% |
| 17 | Winthrop Town | 19,031 | 3,464 | 18.2% |
| 18 | Lowell | 114,737 | 20,393 | 17.77% |
| 19 | Marlborough | 41,391 | 7,010 | 16.94% |
| 20 | Waltham | 64,711 | 9,904 | 15.3% |
| 21 | Leominster | 43,620 | 6,071 | 13.92% |
| 22 | Fall River | 93,638 | 11,539 | 12.32% |
| 23 | Brockton | 104,713 | 12,882 | 12.3% |
| 24 | West Springfield Town | 28,755 | 3,419 | 11.89% |
| 25 | Peabody | 54,204 | 6,328 | 11.67% |
| 26 | Somerville | 80,464 | 8,752 | 10.88% |
| 27 | Westfield | 40,794 | 4,229 | 10.37% |
| 28 | Malden | 65,463 | 5,928 | 9.06% |
| 29 | Cambridge | 117,962 | 10,302 | 8.73% |
| 30 | Pittsfield | 43,730 | 3,690 | 8.44% |
| 31 | Medford | 61,748 | 5,163 | 8.36% |
| 32 | Gardner | 21,090 | 1,761 | 8.35% |
| 33 | Northampton | 28,245 | 2,240 | 7.93% |
| 34 | Easthampton Town | 16,136 | 1,277 | 7.91% |
| 35 | Attleboro | 46,384 | 3,578 | 7.71% |
| 36 | Taunton | 59,436 | 4,582 | 7.71% |
| 37 | Palmer Town | 12,422 | 882 | 7.1% |
| 38 | Barnstable Town | 48,922 | 3,387 | 6.92% |
| 39 | Watertown Town | 35,181 | 2,301 | 6.54% |
| 40 | Beverly | 42,414 | 2,741 | 6.46% |
| 41 | North Adams | 12,937 | 829 | 6.41% |
| 42 | Woburn | 40,992 | 2,486 | 6.06% |
| 43 | Agawam Town | 28,606 | 1,621 | 5.67% |
| 44 | Quincy | 100,981 | 5,440 | 5.39% |
| 45 | Melrose | 29,477 | 1,505 | 5.11% |
| 46 | Weymouth Town | 57,300 | 2,438 | 4.25% |
| 47 | Franklin Town | 32,777 | 1,357 | 4.14% |
| 48 | Gloucester | 29,830 | 1,232 | 4.13% |
| 49 | Newton | 88,453 | 3,207 | 3.63% |
| 50 | Braintree Town | 38,748 | 1,110 | 2.86% |
| 51 | Newburyport | 18,356 | 521 | 2.84% |
| 52 | Amesbury Town | 17,279 | 466 | 2.7% |
