Attleboro, MA Demographics

A map of Attleboro's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	36,046	35,092	77.1%	75.5%
Hispanic	4,323	4,140	9.2%	8.9%
Black	2,583	2,558	5.5%	5.5%
Asian	2,013	2,174	4.3%	4.7%
Multiracial	1,601	2,008	3.4%	4.3%
Native American/Other	196	489	0.4%	1.1%

Attleboro, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 46,762, a less than 1% change from the 46,461 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.1% White, 9.2% Hispanic, 5.5% Black, 4.3% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Attleboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Attleboro 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 Attleboro, that probability was 41.4% in 2020 and 39.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Attleboro is ranked the 28th 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). Attleboro was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Attleboro's White Population

36,046 residents of Attleboro, or 77.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Attleboro is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Attleboro ranks 186th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Attleboro's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Attleboro's population has increased from 75.5% to 77.1%.

Attleboro is more White than neighboring Pawtucket (46.3% White), and Central Falls (15.1% White). Attleboro is less White than neighboring North Seekonk (77.2% White), North Attleborough Town (83.4% White), and Valley Falls (77.6% White).

Attleboro's Black Population

2,583 residents of Attleboro, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Attleboro is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Attleboro ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Attleboro's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Attleboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Attleboro is more Black than neighboring North Seekonk (1.3% Black), and North Attleborough Town (3% Black). Attleboro is less Black than neighboring Pawtucket (11% Black), Valley Falls (6.6% Black), and Central Falls (9.7% Black).

Attleboro's Asian Population

2,013 residents of Attleboro, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Attleboro is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Attleboro ranks 59th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Attleboro's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Asian residents' share of Attleboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Attleboro is more Asian than neighboring North Seekonk (1.8% Asian), Pawtucket (1.2% Asian), Valley Falls (0.5% Asian), and Central Falls (0.1% Asian). Attleboro is less Asian than neighboring North Attleborough Town (5.8% Asian).

Attleboro's Hispanic Population

4,323 residents of Attleboro, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Attleboro is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Attleboro ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Attleboro's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Attleboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.2%.

Attleboro is more Hispanic than neighboring North Seekonk (8.6% Hispanic), and North Attleborough Town (3.2% Hispanic). Attleboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Pawtucket (26.8% Hispanic), and Central Falls (69.1% Hispanic).

Attleboro's Native American/Other Population

196 residents of Attleboro, 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 Attleboro is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Attleboro ranks 91st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Attleboro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Attleboro's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Attleboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valley Falls (0.2% Native American/Other). Attleboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Seekonk (3.9% Native American/Other), North Attleborough Town (0.8% Native American/Other), Pawtucket (2.5% Native American/Other), and Central Falls (1.5% Native American/Other).

Attleboro's Multiracial Population

1,601 residents of Attleboro, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Attleboro is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Attleboro ranks 104th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Attleboro's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Attleboro's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.4%.

Attleboro is less Multiracial than neighboring North Seekonk (7% Multiracial), North Attleborough Town (3.7% Multiracial), Pawtucket (12.1% Multiracial), Valley Falls (6% Multiracial), and Central Falls (4.6% 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.