Chicopee, MA Demographics

A map of Chicopee's Population by Race

Chicopee, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 55,295, a less than 1% change from the 55,560 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.6% White, 27.1% Hispanic, 4.4% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chicopee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chicopee has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Chicopee, that probability was 49.7% in 2020 and 51.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chicopee is ranked the 23rd 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). Chicopee was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chicopee's White Population

35,186 residents of Chicopee, or 63.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chicopee is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Chicopee ranks 215th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chicopee's White population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Chicopee's population has decreased from 66.7% to 63.6%.

Chicopee is more White than neighboring Springfield (27.8% White), and Holyoke (42.3% White). Chicopee is less White than neighboring West Springfield Town (71.4% White), Granby (97.6% White), and Longmeadow (84.1% White).

Chicopee's Black Population

2,449 residents of Chicopee, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chicopee is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Chicopee ranks 56th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chicopee's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Black residents' share of Chicopee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Chicopee is more Black than neighboring Holyoke (2.4% Black), West Springfield Town (3.8% Black), Granby (0% Black), and Longmeadow (1% Black). Chicopee is less Black than neighboring Springfield (17.5% Black).

Chicopee's Asian Population

992 residents of Chicopee, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chicopee is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Chicopee ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chicopee's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Asian residents' share of Chicopee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Chicopee is more Asian than neighboring Holyoke (0.9% Asian), and Granby (0% Asian). Chicopee is less Asian than neighboring Springfield (2.7% Asian), West Springfield Town (7.3% Asian), and Longmeadow (8.3% Asian).

Chicopee's Hispanic Population

14,963 residents of Chicopee, or 27.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chicopee is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Chicopee ranks 14th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chicopee's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Chicopee's population has increased from 23.4% to 27.1%.

Chicopee is more Hispanic than neighboring West Springfield Town (13.7% Hispanic), Granby (0% Hispanic), and Longmeadow (2.8% Hispanic). Chicopee is less Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (48.6% Hispanic), and Holyoke (52.4% Hispanic).

Chicopee's Native American/Other Population

106 residents of Chicopee, 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 Chicopee is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Chicopee ranks 185th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chicopee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chicopee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Chicopee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Granby (0% Native American/Other), and Longmeadow (0% Native American/Other). Chicopee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springfield (0.3% Native American/Other), and West Springfield Town (0.9% Native American/Other).

Chicopee's Multiracial Population

1,599 residents of Chicopee, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chicopee is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Chicopee ranks 158th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chicopee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Chicopee's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.9%.

Chicopee is more Multiracial than neighboring Holyoke (1.8% Multiracial), and Granby (2.4% Multiracial). Chicopee is less Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (3.1% Multiracial), and Longmeadow (3.7% 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.