Boxford, MA Demographics

A map of Boxford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,095	2,117	91.7%	87.0%
Hispanic	84	94	3.7%	3.9%
Native American/Other	48	19	2.1%	0.8%
Multiracial	48	126	2.1%	5.2%
Asian	9	62	0.4%	2.5%
Black	0	14	0.0%	0.6%

Boxford, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,284, a decrease from the 2,432 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 3.7% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Boxford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Boxford 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 Boxford, that probability was 23.7% in 2020 and 15.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Boxford is ranked the 177th 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). Boxford was ranked the 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Boxford's White Population

2,095 residents of Boxford, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Boxford is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Boxford ranks 101st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boxford's White population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Boxford's population has increased from 87.0% to 91.7%.

Boxford is more White than neighboring Topsfield (86.3% White), Danvers (87.4% White), Rowley (85.4% White), Peabody (72.5% White), and Lynnfield (81.2% White).

Boxford's Black Population

0 residents of Boxford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Boxford is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Boxford ranks 208th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boxford's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Boxford's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Boxford is less Black than neighboring Topsfield (1.4% Black), Danvers (1.8% Black), Peabody (4.3% Black), and Lynnfield (1% Black).

Boxford's Asian Population

9 residents of Boxford, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Boxford is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Boxford ranks 87th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boxford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 85.5%. Asian residents' share of Boxford's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.4%.

Boxford is more Asian than neighboring Rowley (0% Asian). Boxford is less Asian than neighboring Topsfield (1.5% Asian), Danvers (1.8% Asian), Peabody (2.5% Asian), and Lynnfield (7% Asian).

Boxford's Hispanic Population

84 residents of Boxford, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Boxford is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Boxford ranks 137th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boxford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Boxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Boxford is more Hispanic than neighboring Rowley (0% Hispanic). Boxford is less Hispanic than neighboring Topsfield (7.3% Hispanic), Danvers (5.5% Hispanic), Peabody (14.6% Hispanic), and Lynnfield (5.6% Hispanic).

Boxford's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Boxford, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Boxford is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Boxford ranks 140th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boxford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 152.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Boxford's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.1%.

Boxford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Topsfield (0% Native American/Other), Danvers (1% Native American/Other), Rowley (0% Native American/Other), Peabody (1.2% Native American/Other), and Lynnfield (0.4% Native American/Other).

Boxford's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Boxford, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Boxford is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Boxford ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boxford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Boxford's population has decreased from 5.2% to 2.1%.

Boxford is less Multiracial than neighboring Topsfield (3.5% Multiracial), Danvers (2.5% Multiracial), Rowley (14.6% Multiracial), Peabody (4.9% Multiracial), and Lynnfield (4.8% 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.