Abington, MA Demographics

A map of Abington's Population by Race

Abington, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 17,053, a less than 1% change from the 17,062 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.2% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 3.6% Asian, 2.5% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Abington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Abington has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Abington, that probability was 31.8% in 2020 and 30.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Abington is ranked the 76th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Abington was ranked the 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Abington's White Population

14,185 residents of Abington, or 83.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Abington is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Abington ranks 149th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abington's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Abington's population has increased from 82.2% to 83.2%.

Abington is more White than neighboring Holbrook (57.6% White), Brockton (26.8% White), Weymouth Town (78.9% White), Braintree Town (66.8% White), and Randolph Town (27.4% White).

Abington's Black Population

100 residents of Abington, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Abington is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Abington ranks 58th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abington's Black population has declined by an estimated 84.9%. Black residents' share of Abington's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.6%.

Abington is less Black than neighboring Holbrook (14.2% Black), Brockton (33.5% Black), Weymouth Town (4% Black), Braintree Town (3.4% Black), and Randolph Town (39.8% Black).

Abington's Asian Population

615 residents of Abington, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Abington is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Abington ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 44.7%. Asian residents' share of Abington's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.6%.

Abington is more Asian than neighboring Brockton (2.4% Asian). Abington is less Asian than neighboring Holbrook (5.5% Asian), Weymouth Town (7.9% Asian), Braintree Town (22.2% Asian), and Randolph Town (12.3% Asian).

Abington's Hispanic Population

889 residents of Abington, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Abington is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Abington ranks 136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Abington's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.2%.

Abington is more Hispanic than neighboring Weymouth Town (4.4% Hispanic), and Braintree Town (3.2% Hispanic). Abington is less Hispanic than neighboring Holbrook (10.5% Hispanic), Brockton (12.6% Hispanic), and Randolph Town (14.4% Hispanic).

Abington's Native American/Other Population

431 residents of Abington, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Abington is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Abington ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Abington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Abington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Weymouth Town (1% Native American/Other), Braintree Town (1.1% Native American/Other), and Randolph Town (0.8% Native American/Other). Abington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holbrook (3.5% Native American/Other), and Brockton (7.5% Native American/Other).

Abington's Multiracial Population

833 residents of Abington, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Abington is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Abington ranks 55th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Abington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Abington is more Multiracial than neighboring Weymouth Town (3.7% Multiracial), and Braintree Town (3.3% Multiracial). Abington is less Multiracial than neighboring Holbrook (8.6% Multiracial), Brockton (17.1% Multiracial), and Randolph Town (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.