Bellingham, MA Demographics

A map of Bellingham's Population by Race

Bellingham, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 5,325, a large increase from the 4,782 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 6.0% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bellingham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bellingham 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 Bellingham, that probability was 26.3% in 2020 and 22.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bellingham is ranked the 118th 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). Bellingham was ranked the 121st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bellingham's White Population

4,663 residents of Bellingham, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bellingham is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Bellingham ranks 125th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellingham's White population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. White residents' share of Bellingham's population has increased from 85.6% to 87.6%.

Bellingham is more White than neighboring Franklin Town (82.2% White), Milford (59% White), Hopedale (86% White), Woonsocket (52.1% White), and Cumberland Hill (80.6% White).

Bellingham's Black Population

49 residents of Bellingham, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bellingham is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Bellingham ranks 114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellingham's Black population has declined by an estimated 47.3%. Black residents' share of Bellingham's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.9%.

Bellingham is more Black than neighboring Hopedale (0.8% Black). Bellingham is less Black than neighboring Franklin Town (2.1% Black), Milford (3.8% Black), Woonsocket (6% Black), and Cumberland Hill (1.5% Black).

Bellingham's Asian Population

90 residents of Bellingham, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bellingham is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Bellingham ranks 77th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellingham's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.1%. Asian residents' share of Bellingham's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.7%.

Bellingham is less Asian than neighboring Franklin Town (6% Asian), Milford (3% Asian), Hopedale (1.9% Asian), Woonsocket (7% Asian), and Cumberland Hill (9.2% Asian).

Bellingham's Hispanic Population

317 residents of Bellingham, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bellingham is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bellingham ranks 116th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellingham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Bellingham's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.0%.

Bellingham is more Hispanic than neighboring Franklin Town (5.3% Hispanic), Hopedale (5.2% Hispanic), and Cumberland Hill (3.8% Hispanic). Bellingham is less Hispanic than neighboring Milford (18.9% Hispanic), and Woonsocket (25.5% Hispanic).

Bellingham's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Bellingham, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bellingham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Bellingham ranks 186th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellingham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bellingham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Bellingham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hopedale (0% Native American/Other). Bellingham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin Town (1.1% Native American/Other), Milford (2.7% Native American/Other), Woonsocket (1.1% Native American/Other), and Cumberland Hill (0.4% Native American/Other).

Bellingham's Multiracial Population

190 residents of Bellingham, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bellingham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bellingham ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bellingham's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Bellingham's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.6%.

Bellingham is more Multiracial than neighboring Franklin Town (3.3% Multiracial). Bellingham is less Multiracial than neighboring Milford (12.7% Multiracial), Hopedale (6% Multiracial), Woonsocket (8.3% Multiracial), and Cumberland Hill (4.5% 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.