Acushnet Center, MA Demographics

A map of Acushnet Center's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,630	2,797	93.6%	92.3%
Multiracial	64	108	2.3%	3.6%
Hispanic	52	66	1.9%	2.2%
Asian	35	13	1.2%	0.4%
Black	18	15	0.6%	0.5%
Native American/Other	11	31	0.4%	1.0%

Acushnet Center, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,810, a decrease from the 3,030 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.6% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, 0.6% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Acushnet Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Acushnet Center 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 Acushnet Center, that probability was 14.6% in 2020 and 12.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Acushnet Center is ranked the 163rd 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). Acushnet Center was ranked the 155th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Acushnet Center's White Population

2,630 residents of Acushnet Center, or 93.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Acushnet Center is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Acushnet Center ranks 29th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acushnet Center's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Acushnet Center's population has increased from 92.3% to 93.6%.

Acushnet Center is more White than neighboring New Bedford (54.1% White), Bliss Corner (93.2% White), Smith Mills (80.5% White), Mattapoisett Center (77.9% White), and Marion Center (83.7% White).

Acushnet Center's Black Population

18 residents of Acushnet Center, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Acushnet Center is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Acushnet Center ranks 217th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acushnet Center's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Acushnet Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Acushnet Center is more Black than neighboring Bliss Corner (0.2% Black), and Mattapoisett Center (0% Black). Acushnet Center is less Black than neighboring New Bedford (4.4% Black), Smith Mills (4.3% Black), and Marion Center (6.9% Black).

Acushnet Center's Asian Population

35 residents of Acushnet Center, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Acushnet Center is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Acushnet Center ranks 227th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acushnet Center's Asian population has grown by an estimated 169.2%. Asian residents' share of Acushnet Center's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Acushnet Center is more Asian than neighboring Bliss Corner (0.4% Asian), and Marion Center (0% Asian). Acushnet Center is less Asian than neighboring New Bedford (1.3% Asian), Smith Mills (4.1% Asian), and Mattapoisett Center (5.1% Asian).

Acushnet Center's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Acushnet Center, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Acushnet Center is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Acushnet Center ranks 216th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acushnet Center's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Acushnet Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Acushnet Center is more Hispanic than neighboring Bliss Corner (1% Hispanic), and Marion Center (1.5% Hispanic). Acushnet Center is less Hispanic than neighboring New Bedford (25.8% Hispanic), Smith Mills (5.2% Hispanic), and Mattapoisett Center (3.4% Hispanic).

Acushnet Center's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Acushnet Center, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Acushnet Center is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Acushnet Center ranks 94th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acushnet Center's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Acushnet Center's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Acushnet Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Bedford (4.6% Native American/Other), Bliss Corner (3.2% Native American/Other), Smith Mills (1% Native American/Other), Mattapoisett Center (1.5% Native American/Other), and Marion Center (5.3% Native American/Other).

Acushnet Center's Multiracial Population

64 residents of Acushnet Center, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Acushnet Center is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Acushnet Center ranks 166th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acushnet Center's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Acushnet Center's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.3%.

Acushnet Center is more Multiracial than neighboring Bliss Corner (2.1% Multiracial). Acushnet Center is less Multiracial than neighboring New Bedford (9.8% Multiracial), Smith Mills (4.8% Multiracial), Mattapoisett Center (12.1% Multiracial), and Marion Center (2.5% 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.