Cochituate, MA Demographics

A map of Cochituate's Population by Race

Cochituate, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 6,471, a decrease from the 6,927 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.7% White, 12.3% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cochituate, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cochituate 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 Cochituate, that probability was 41.1% in 2020 and 34.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cochituate is ranked the 100th 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). Cochituate was ranked the 98th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cochituate's White Population

5,157 residents of Cochituate, or 79.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cochituate is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Cochituate ranks 189th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cochituate's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Cochituate's population has increased from 75.0% to 79.7%.

Cochituate is more White than neighboring Wellesley (67.6% White), Framingham (49.9% White), Dover (72.2% White), and Waltham (57.6% White). Cochituate is less White than neighboring Needham (80.8% White).

Cochituate's Black Population

26 residents of Cochituate, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cochituate is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Cochituate ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cochituate's Black population has declined by an estimated 70.8%. Black residents' share of Cochituate's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.4%.

Cochituate is more Black than neighboring Dover (0% Black). Cochituate is less Black than neighboring Wellesley (2.1% Black), Framingham (5.6% Black), Needham (1.5% Black), and Waltham (8.3% Black).

Cochituate's Asian Population

795 residents of Cochituate, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cochituate is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Cochituate ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cochituate's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. Asian residents' share of Cochituate's population has decreased from 15.1% to 12.3%.

Cochituate is more Asian than neighboring Framingham (7.6% Asian), and Needham (9.9% Asian). Cochituate is less Asian than neighboring Wellesley (15.9% Asian), Dover (14.4% Asian), and Waltham (12.6% Asian).

Cochituate's Hispanic Population

227 residents of Cochituate, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cochituate is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Cochituate ranks 140th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cochituate's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Cochituate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Cochituate is more Hispanic than neighboring Dover (1.1% Hispanic). Cochituate is less Hispanic than neighboring Wellesley (7.4% Hispanic), Framingham (18.7% Hispanic), Needham (3.6% Hispanic), and Waltham (15.9% Hispanic).

Cochituate's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Cochituate, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cochituate is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Cochituate ranks 180th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cochituate's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 74.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cochituate's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Cochituate is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wellesley (0.6% Native American/Other), and Needham (0.7% Native American/Other). Cochituate is less Native American/Other than neighboring Framingham (4.9% Native American/Other), Dover (2.6% Native American/Other), and Waltham (1.3% Native American/Other).

Cochituate's Multiracial Population

191 residents of Cochituate, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cochituate is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Cochituate ranks 113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cochituate's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Cochituate's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.0%.

Cochituate is less Multiracial than neighboring Wellesley (6.4% Multiracial), Framingham (13.1% Multiracial), Dover (9.7% Multiracial), Needham (3.4% Multiracial), and Waltham (4.3% 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.