Franklin County, MA population by race
The table below shows Franklin County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64,245 | 90.51% |
| Black or African American | 875 | 1.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 59 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 1,337 | 1.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 1,227 | 1.73% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,229 | 4.55% |
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Franklin County 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; Franklin County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Franklin County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Franklin County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 90.51% are white, 1.23% are Black or African American, 0.08% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.88% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.73% are some other race and 4.55% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Franklin County, MA population by race.
The largest racial group in Franklin County is White with a population of 64,245 (90.51% of the total population).
Franklin County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Franklin County is White with a population of 64,245 (90.51% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,229 (4.55% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Franklin County, MA
By ethnicity, 3,263 (4.60% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 67,717 (95.40% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Franklin County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 63,125 (93.22% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Franklin County, MA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Franklin County's Non-Hispanic population.
Franklin County 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 | 63,125 | 93.22% |
| Black or African American alone | 816 | 1.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 42 | 0.06% |
| Asian alone | 1,297 | 1.92% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 8 | 0.01% |
| Some other race alone | 314 | 0.46% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,115 | 3.12% |
Among the Hispanic population in Franklin County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 1,327 (40.67% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Franklin County, MA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Franklin County's Hispanic population.
Franklin County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 527 | 16.15% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,327 | 40.67% |
| Cuban | 91 | 2.79% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,318 | 40.39% |
Things to know
What percentage of Franklin County, MA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.60% of Franklin County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Franklin County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 1,327 (40.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Franklin County, MA have?
Franklin County, MA has 875 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.23% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Franklin County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Franklin County, MA?
With 95.40% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Franklin County.
That being said, with a 1.88% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Franklin County.
What is the majority race in Franklin County, MA?
With a population of 64,245 (90.51% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Franklin County.
Asians are second largest race in Franklin County, with 1.88% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
