East Douglas, MA Demographics

A map of East Douglas's Population by Race

East Douglas, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,987, a large increase from the 2,702 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.0% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 0.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Douglas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Douglas has become 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 East Douglas, that probability was 18.0% in 2020 and 14.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Douglas is ranked the 158th 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). East Douglas was ranked the 167th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Douglas's White Population

2,749 residents of East Douglas, or 92.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Douglas is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. East Douglas ranks 60th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Douglas's White population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. White residents' share of East Douglas's population has increased from 90.4% to 92.0%.

East Douglas is more White than neighboring Whitinsville (81.8% White), Harrisville (91.3% White), Pascoag (81% White), Upton (83.1% White), and Oxford (88.7% White).

East Douglas's Black Population

22 residents of East Douglas, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Douglas is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. East Douglas ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Douglas's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Black residents' share of East Douglas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

East Douglas is more Black than neighboring Harrisville (0% Black), Pascoag (0.5% Black), and Oxford (0.6% Black). East Douglas is less Black than neighboring Whitinsville (1.2% Black), and Upton (1% Black).

East Douglas's Asian Population

0 residents of East Douglas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Douglas is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. East Douglas ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Douglas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Douglas's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

East Douglas is less Asian than neighboring Whitinsville (1.4% Asian), Pascoag (2.1% Asian), Upton (5.1% Asian), and Oxford (4.8% Asian).

East Douglas's Hispanic Population

209 residents of East Douglas, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Douglas is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. East Douglas ranks 156th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Douglas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 132.2%. Hispanic residents' share of East Douglas's population has increased from 3.3% to 7.0%.

East Douglas is more Hispanic than neighboring Harrisville (1.5% Hispanic), Upton (4.9% Hispanic), and Oxford (4.1% Hispanic). East Douglas is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitinsville (11.4% Hispanic), and Pascoag (14.2% Hispanic).

East Douglas's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Douglas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Douglas is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. East Douglas ranks 218th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Douglas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Douglas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Douglas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitinsville (0.8% Native American/Other), Harrisville (1.2% Native American/Other), Pascoag (0.4% Native American/Other), Upton (3.2% Native American/Other), and Oxford (0.3% Native American/Other).

East Douglas's Multiracial Population

7 residents of East Douglas, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Douglas is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. East Douglas ranks 117th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Douglas's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 93.8%. Multiracial residents' share of East Douglas's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.2%.

East Douglas is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitinsville (3.4% Multiracial), Harrisville (5.9% Multiracial), Pascoag (1.8% Multiracial), Upton (2.7% Multiracial), and Oxford (1.6% 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.