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.
83.2% Hispanic · #1 most Hispanic in Massachusetts
Located in
Essex County, Massachusetts
Lawrence is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, on the Merrimack River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 76,377, which had risen to an estimated 78,197 as of 2014. Surrounding communities include Methuen to the north, Andover to the southwest, and North Andover to the southeast. Lawrence and Salem are the county seats of Essex County. Lawrence is part of the Merrimack Valley.
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67.3% Hispanic · #2 most Hispanic in Massachusetts
Located in
Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Chelsea is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, directly across the Mystic River from the city of Boston. As of 2013, Chelsea had an estimated population of 36,828. It is also the second most densely populated city in Massachusetts behind Somerville. With a total area of just 2.21 square miles, Chelsea is the smallest city in Massachusetts in terms of total area.
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52.4% Hispanic · #3 most Hispanic in Massachusetts
Located in
Hampden County, Massachusetts
Holyoke is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, that lies between the western bank of the Connecticut River and the Mount Tom Range. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 39,880. As of 2016, the estimated population was 40,280. Sitting 8 miles north of Springfield, Holyoke is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Area, one of the two distinct metropolitan areas in Massachusetts.
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48.6% Hispanic · #4 most Hispanic in Massachusetts
Located in
Hampden County, Massachusetts
Springfield is a city in western New England, and the seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers: the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern Mill River. As of the 2010 Census, the city’s population was 153,060. Metropolitan Springfield, as one of two metropolitan areas in Massachusetts, had a population of 692,942 as of 2010.
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45.9% Hispanic · #5 most Hispanic in Massachusetts
Located in
Essex County, Massachusetts
Lynn is the 9th largest municipality in Massachusetts and the largest city in Essex County. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 10 miles north of downtown Boston, Lynn is part of Greater Boston’s urban inner core. An early colonial settlement and industrial center, Lynn was long colloquially referred to as the “City of Sin,” owing to its historic reputation for crime and vice. Today, however, the city is known for its large international population, historic architecture, downtown cultural district, loft-style apartments, and public parks and open spaces, which include the oceanfront Lynn Shore Reservation; the 2,200-acre, Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Lynn Woods Reservation; and the High Rock Tower Reservation. The city also is home to the southernmost portion of the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway, Lynn Heritage State Park, and the National Register-listed Diamond Historic District.
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39.3% Hispanic · #6 most Hispanic in Massachusetts
The Town of Southbridge has a city form of government with a city council legislative body, but via a statute calls itself a Town. It is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 16,719 at the 2010 census. Southbridge is one of fourteen Massachusetts municipalities that have applied for, and been granted, city forms of government but wish to retain “The town of- in their official names.
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39.3% Hispanic · #7 most Hispanic in Massachusetts
Located in
Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Revere is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 5 miles from downtown Boston. It is named after the American Revolutionary War patriot Paul Revere. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city has a population of 51,755 inhabitants.
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33.5% Hispanic · #8 most Hispanic in Massachusetts
Located in
Worcester County, Massachusetts
Fitchburg is the third largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,318 at the 2010 census. Fitchburg is home to Fitchburg State University as well as 17 public and private elementary and high schools.
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32.5% Hispanic · #9 most Hispanic in Massachusetts
Located in
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Everett is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, 4 miles north of Boston. The population was 41,668 at the time of the 2010 United States Census.
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27.1% Hispanic · #10 most Hispanic in Massachusetts
Located in
Hampden County, Massachusetts
Chicopee is a city located on the Connecticut River in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 55,298, making it the second largest city in Western Massachusetts after Springfield. The current mayor is Richard Kos.
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Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Massachusetts With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2026
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 2020-2024 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 48 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents in each Massachusetts city. The percentages ranked from 83.2% to 2.7%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of the Hispanic or Latino population, with a higher percentage being more Hispanic or Latino. Lawrence was the most Hispanic or Latino, while Newburyport was the least Hispanic or Latino city.
We updated this article for 2026. This article represents our eleventh time ranking the cities in Massachusetts with the largest Hispanic/Latino population.
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Cities In Massachusetts By Hispanic Population
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| Rank | City | Population | Hispanic Population | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence | 88,736 | 73,851 | 83.2% |
| 2 | Chelsea | 39,908 | 26,860 | 67.3% |
| 3 | Holyoke | 37,813 | 19,803 | 52.4% |
| 4 | Springfield | 154,749 | 75,190 | 48.6% |
| 5 | Lynn | 101,709 | 46,676 | 45.9% |
| 6 | Southbridge Town | 17,928 | 7,047 | 39.3% |
| 7 | Revere | 60,012 | 23,580 | 39.3% |
| 8 | Fitchburg | 41,798 | 13,994 | 33.5% |
| 9 | Everett | 50,045 | 16,278 | 32.5% |
| 10 | Chicopee | 55,295 | 14,963 | 27.1% |
| 11 | Haverhill | 67,698 | 17,922 | 26.5% |
| 12 | New Bedford | 100,998 | 26,070 | 25.8% |
| 13 | Worcester | 207,055 | 52,293 | 25.3% |
| 14 | Salem | 44,795 | 9,292 | 20.7% |
| 15 | Lowell | 118,368 | 23,687 | 20.0% |
| 16 | Boston | 666,442 | 128,456 | 19.3% |
| 17 | Winthrop Town | 18,759 | 3,387 | 18.1% |
| 18 | Marlborough | 41,647 | 7,477 | 18.0% |
| 19 | Leominster | 43,909 | 7,027 | 16.0% |
| 20 | Waltham | 64,902 | 10,317 | 15.9% |
| 21 | Peabody | 54,695 | 7,959 | 14.6% |
| 22 | West Springfield Town | 28,772 | 3,939 | 13.7% |
| 23 | Fall River | 94,082 | 12,691 | 13.5% |
| 24 | Brockton | 105,386 | 13,288 | 12.6% |
| 25 | Somerville | 81,036 | 9,245 | 11.4% |
| 26 | Gardner | 21,148 | 2,256 | 10.7% |
| 27 | Pittsfield | 43,457 | 4,358 | 10.0% |
| 28 | Malden | 65,906 | 6,240 | 9.5% |
| 29 | Westfield | 40,378 | 3,815 | 9.4% |
| 30 | Attleboro | 46,762 | 4,323 | 9.2% |
| 31 | Northampton | 30,962 | 2,853 | 9.2% |
| 32 | Taunton | 60,433 | 5,421 | 9.0% |
| 33 | Cambridge | 118,796 | 10,505 | 8.8% |
| 34 | Medford | 59,354 | 5,149 | 8.7% |
| 35 | Woburn | 41,939 | 3,397 | 8.1% |
| 36 | Quincy | 102,114 | 6,673 | 6.5% |
| 37 | Beverly | 42,665 | 2,615 | 6.1% |
| 38 | Agawam Town | 28,539 | 1,744 | 6.1% |
| 39 | North Adams | 12,606 | 740 | 5.9% |
| 40 | Franklin Town | 33,154 | 1,759 | 5.3% |
| 41 | Gloucester | 30,075 | 1,590 | 5.3% |
| 42 | Melrose | 29,650 | 1,532 | 5.2% |
| 43 | Palmer Town | 12,381 | 607 | 4.9% |
| 44 | Barnstable Town | 49,568 | 2,388 | 4.8% |
| 45 | Newton | 89,044 | 3,971 | 4.5% |
| 46 | Weymouth Town | 58,505 | 2,586 | 4.4% |
| 47 | Braintree Town | 38,899 | 1,263 | 3.2% |
| 48 | Newburyport | 18,652 | 495 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 48 cities with more than 12,000 residents.
Summary
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, Southbridge Town, Revere, Fitchburg, Everett, and Chicopee. Not sold on Massachusetts? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
