Boston, MA population by race
The table below shows Boston's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 323,655 | 48.60% |
| Black or African American | 150,002 | 22.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,286 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 64,387 | 9.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 544 | 0.08% |
| Some other race | 45,360 | 6.81% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 79,711 | 11.97% |
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Boston population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Boston has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Boston's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Boston population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 48.60% are white, 22.52% are Black or African American, 0.34% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 9.67% are Asian, 0.08% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 6.81% are some other race and 11.97% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Boston, MA population by race.
The largest racial group in Boston is White with a population of 323,655 (48.60% of the total population).
Boston 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Boston is White with a population of 323,655 (48.60% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 79,711 (11.97% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Boston, MA
By ethnicity, 130,313 (19.57% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 535,632 (80.43% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Boston, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 294,226 (54.93% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Boston, MA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Boston's Non-Hispanic population.
Boston Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 294,226 | 54.93% |
| Black or African American alone | 139,962 | 26.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,197 | 0.22% |
| Asian alone | 63,633 | 11.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 387 | 0.07% |
| Some other race alone | 5,824 | 1.09% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 30,403 | 5.68% |
Among the Hispanic population in Boston, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 88,838 (68.17% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Boston, MA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Boston's Hispanic population.
Boston Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 7,398 | 5.68% |
| Puerto Rican | 31,470 | 24.15% |
| Cuban | 2,607 | 2.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 88,838 | 68.17% |
Things to know
What percentage of Boston, MA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 19.57% of Boston population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Boston, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 88,838 (68.17% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Boston, MA have?
Boston, MA has 150,002 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 22.52% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Boston is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Boston, MA?
With 80.43% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Boston.
That being said, with a 22.52% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Boston.
What is the majority race in Boston, MA?
With a population of 323,655 (48.60% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Boston.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Boston, with 22.52% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates