Bliss Corner, MA Demographics

A map of Bliss Corner's Population by Race

Bliss Corner, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 5,405, a slight decrease from the 5,480 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.2% White, 3.2% Native American/Other, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bliss Corner, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bliss Corner has become considerably 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 Bliss Corner, that probability was 22.2% in 2020 and 13.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bliss Corner is ranked the 117th 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). Bliss Corner was ranked the 114th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bliss Corner's White Population

5,036 residents of Bliss Corner, or 93.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bliss Corner is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Bliss Corner ranks 86th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bliss Corner's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Bliss Corner's population has increased from 88.0% to 93.2%.

Bliss Corner is more White than neighboring New Bedford (54.1% White), Smith Mills (80.5% White), Mattapoisett Center (77.9% White), and North Westport (85.8% White). Bliss Corner is less White than neighboring Acushnet Center (93.6% White).

Bliss Corner's Black Population

11 residents of Bliss Corner, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bliss Corner is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Bliss Corner ranks 165th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bliss Corner's Black population has declined by an estimated 82.0%. Black residents' share of Bliss Corner's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Bliss Corner is more Black than neighboring Mattapoisett Center (0% Black), and North Westport (0% Black). Bliss Corner is less Black than neighboring New Bedford (4.4% Black), Smith Mills (4.3% Black), and Acushnet Center (0.6% Black).

Bliss Corner's Asian Population

21 residents of Bliss Corner, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bliss Corner is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Bliss Corner ranks 108th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bliss Corner's Asian population has declined by an estimated 81.7%. Asian residents' share of Bliss Corner's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.4%.

Bliss Corner is more Asian than neighboring North Westport (0% Asian). Bliss Corner is less Asian than neighboring New Bedford (1.3% Asian), Smith Mills (4.1% Asian), Acushnet Center (1.2% Asian), and Mattapoisett Center (5.1% Asian).

Bliss Corner's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Bliss Corner, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bliss Corner is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bliss Corner ranks 167th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bliss Corner's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 70.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Bliss Corner's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.0%.

Bliss Corner is less Hispanic than neighboring New Bedford (25.8% Hispanic), Smith Mills (5.2% Hispanic), Acushnet Center (1.9% Hispanic), Mattapoisett Center (3.4% Hispanic), and North Westport (1.8% Hispanic).

Bliss Corner's Native American/Other Population

171 residents of Bliss Corner, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bliss Corner is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Bliss Corner ranks 56th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bliss Corner's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 103.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bliss Corner's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.2%.

Bliss Corner is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smith Mills (1% Native American/Other), Acushnet Center (0.4% Native American/Other), Mattapoisett Center (1.5% Native American/Other), and North Westport (0.9% Native American/Other). Bliss Corner is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Bedford (4.6% Native American/Other).

Bliss Corner's Multiracial Population

114 residents of Bliss Corner, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bliss Corner is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bliss Corner ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bliss Corner's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Bliss Corner's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.1%.

Bliss Corner is less Multiracial than neighboring New Bedford (9.8% Multiracial), Smith Mills (4.8% Multiracial), Acushnet Center (2.3% Multiracial), Mattapoisett Center (12.1% Multiracial), and North Westport (11.5% 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.