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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Massachusetts? Where cities and towns in Massachusetts have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 41.6% increase in the Hispanic population in Massachusetts.
The 10 Cities In Massachusetts With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2022
What's the city in Massachusetts with the largest hispanic/latino population? Lawrence took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Massachusetts for 2022.
Read on 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: 80,022
% Hispanic/Latino: 81.09%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 64,887
Percent Change Since 2010: 19.03%
More on Lawrence: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 39,878
% Hispanic/Latino: 67.7%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 26,999
Percent Change Since 2010: 31.77%
More on Chelsea: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 40,161
% Hispanic/Latino: 54.55%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 21,909
Percent Change Since 2010: 13.91%
More on Holyoke: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 153,677
% Hispanic/Latino: 45.7%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 70,226
Percent Change Since 2010: 27.68%
More on Springfield: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 94,201
% Hispanic/Latino: 43.01%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 40,520
Percent Change Since 2010: 60.62%
More on Lynn: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 53,400
% Hispanic/Latino: 37.33%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 19,933
Percent Change Since 2010: 68.08%
More on Revere: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,865
% Hispanic/Latino: 32.23%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,436
Percent Change Since 2010: 19.45%
More on Southbridge Town: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 50,518
% Hispanic/Latino: 30.18%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 15,246
Percent Change Since 2010: 83.71%
More on Methuen Town: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 40,576
% Hispanic/Latino: 29.44%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 11,947
Percent Change Since 2010: 57.67%
More on Fitchburg: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 46,275
% Hispanic/Latino: 29.23%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 13,525
Percent Change Since 2010: 88.58%
More on Everett: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Massachusetts With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2022
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Massachusetts.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2016-2020 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
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 non-CDPs with a population greater than 12,000 people. That left us with 52 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 81.1% to 2.1%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Lawrence took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Braintree Town was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
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
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Massachusetts according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Massachusetts:
- Braintree Town
- Amesbury Town
- Franklin Town
For more Massachusetts reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Massachusetts
- Best Places To Retire In Massachusetts
- Safest Places In Massachusetts
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Massachusetts
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence | 81.09% |
| 2 | Chelsea | 67.7% |
| 3 | Holyoke | 54.55% |
| 4 | Springfield | 45.7% |
| 5 | Lynn | 43.01% |
| 6 | Revere | 37.33% |
| 7 | Southbridge Town | 32.23% |
| 8 | Methuen Town | 30.18% |
| 9 | Fitchburg | 29.44% |
| 10 | Everett | 29.23% |
| 11 | Haverhill | 23.23% |
| 12 | Worcester | 23.11% |
| 13 | New Bedford | 21.87% |
| 14 | Chicopee | 21.5% |
| 15 | Boston | 19.54% |
| 16 | Salem | 18.34% |
| 17 | Lowell | 17.91% |
| 18 | Leominster | 17.17% |
| 19 | Waltham | 14.28% |
| 20 | Marlborough | 14.18% |
| 21 | Brockton | 11.88% |
| 22 | Winthrop Town | 11.66% |
| 23 | Peabody | 11.61% |
| 24 | Somerville | 11.42% |
| 25 | West Springfield Town | 11.42% |
| 26 | Fall River | 10.84% |
| 27 | Westfield | 10.21% |
| 28 | Malden | 9.63% |
| 29 | Cambridge | 9.33% |
| 30 | Northampton | 9.06% |
| 31 | Gardner | 8.93% |
| 32 | Taunton | 8.7% |
| 33 | Medford | 7.55% |
| 34 | Watertown Town | 7.24% |
| 35 | Pittsfield | 7.2% |
| 36 | North Adams | 7.14% |
| 37 | Palmer Town | 6.9% |
| 38 | Attleboro | 6.47% |
| 39 | Woburn | 6.27% |
| 40 | Barnstable Town | 5.38% |
| 41 | Beverly | 5.35% |
| 42 | Agawam Town | 5.09% |
| 43 | Newton | 4.51% |
| 44 | Easthampton Town | 4.4% |
| 45 | Weymouth Town | 4.06% |
| 46 | Quincy | 3.75% |
| 47 | Melrose | 3.71% |
| 48 | Gloucester | 2.91% |
| 49 | Newburyport | 2.69% |
| 50 | Franklin Town | 2.68% |
| 51 | Amesbury Town | 2.6% |
| 52 | Braintree Town | 2.05% |
