Buzzards Bay, MA Demographics

A map of Buzzards Bay's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,580	3,821	88.7%	89.3%
Multiracial	169	174	5.8%	4.1%
Asian	82	42	2.8%	1.0%
Hispanic	67	130	2.3%	3.0%
Black	6	57	0.2%	1.3%
Native American/Other	5	55	0.2%	1.3%

Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,909, a dramatic decrease from the 4,279 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.2% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buzzards Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buzzards Bay has become slightly more 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 Buzzards Bay, that probability was 20.0% in 2020 and 20.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buzzards Bay is ranked the 160th 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). Buzzards Bay was ranked the 132nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buzzards Bay's White Population

2,580 residents of Buzzards Bay, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buzzards Bay is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Buzzards Bay ranks 73rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buzzards Bay's White population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. White residents' share of Buzzards Bay's population has decreased from 89.3% to 88.7%.

Buzzards Bay is more White than neighboring White Island Shores (87.7% White), and Onset (69.1% White). Buzzards Bay is less White than neighboring Bourne (98.8% White), Monument Beach (94.2% White), and Pocasset (95.8% White).

Buzzards Bay's Black Population

6 residents of Buzzards Bay, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buzzards Bay is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Buzzards Bay ranks 149th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buzzards Bay's Black population has declined by an estimated 89.5%. Black residents' share of Buzzards Bay's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Buzzards Bay is more Black than neighboring Bourne (0% Black), Monument Beach (0% Black), White Island Shores (0% Black), Onset (0% Black), and Pocasset (0% Black).

Buzzards Bay's Asian Population

82 residents of Buzzards Bay, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buzzards Bay is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Buzzards Bay ranks 181st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buzzards Bay's Asian population has grown by an estimated 95.2%. Asian residents' share of Buzzards Bay's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.8%.

Buzzards Bay is more Asian than neighboring Bourne (0% Asian), Monument Beach (1% Asian), White Island Shores (0% Asian), Onset (0% Asian), and Pocasset (0.4% Asian).

Buzzards Bay's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Buzzards Bay, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buzzards Bay is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Buzzards Bay ranks 178th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buzzards Bay's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 48.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Buzzards Bay's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.3%.

Buzzards Bay is more Hispanic than neighboring Bourne (0.2% Hispanic), White Island Shores (0% Hispanic), and Pocasset (1.8% Hispanic). Buzzards Bay is less Hispanic than neighboring Monument Beach (2.5% Hispanic), and Onset (19.7% Hispanic).

Buzzards Bay's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Buzzards Bay, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buzzards Bay is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Buzzards Bay ranks 65th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buzzards Bay's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buzzards Bay's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Buzzards Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bourne (0% Native American/Other), Monument Beach (0% Native American/Other), and Onset (0% Native American/Other). Buzzards Bay is less Native American/Other than neighboring White Island Shores (2% Native American/Other), and Pocasset (1.3% Native American/Other).

Buzzards Bay's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Buzzards Bay, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buzzards Bay is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Buzzards Bay ranks 121st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buzzards Bay's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Buzzards Bay's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.8%.

Buzzards Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Bourne (1% Multiracial), Monument Beach (2.3% Multiracial), and Pocasset (0.7% Multiracial). Buzzards Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring White Island Shores (10.3% Multiracial), and Onset (11.2% 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.