East Pepperell, MA Demographics

A map of East Pepperell's Population by Race

East Pepperell, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,949, a decrease from the 2,120 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.4% White, 6.1% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 1.7% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Pepperell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Pepperell has become 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 East Pepperell, that probability was 21.7% in 2020 and 24.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Pepperell is ranked the 190th 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 Pepperell was ranked the 186th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Pepperell's White Population

1,683 residents of East Pepperell, or 86.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Pepperell is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. East Pepperell ranks 84th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pepperell's White population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of East Pepperell's population has decreased from 88.3% to 86.4%.

East Pepperell is more White than neighboring Pepperell (80.3% White), Groton (79.5% White), Ayer (71.2% White), Nashua (69.5% White), and Devens (60.5% White).

East Pepperell's Black Population

33 residents of East Pepperell, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Pepperell is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. East Pepperell ranks 198th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pepperell's Black population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Black residents' share of East Pepperell's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.7%.

East Pepperell is more Black than neighboring Pepperell (1% Black). East Pepperell is less Black than neighboring Groton (2.9% Black), Ayer (6.6% Black), Nashua (2.8% Black), and Devens (17.4% Black).

East Pepperell's Asian Population

118 residents of East Pepperell, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Pepperell is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. East Pepperell ranks 84th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pepperell's Asian population has grown by an estimated 110.7%. Asian residents' share of East Pepperell's population has increased from 2.6% to 6.1%.

East Pepperell is more Asian than neighboring Groton (3.4% Asian), and Devens (4% Asian). East Pepperell is less Asian than neighboring Pepperell (9% Asian), Ayer (6.9% Asian), and Nashua (8.3% Asian).

East Pepperell's Hispanic Population

90 residents of East Pepperell, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Pepperell is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. East Pepperell ranks 175th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pepperell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Hispanic residents' share of East Pepperell's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.6%.

East Pepperell is less Hispanic than neighboring Pepperell (7% Hispanic), Groton (5.9% Hispanic), Ayer (13.8% Hispanic), Nashua (14.7% Hispanic), and Devens (15% Hispanic).

East Pepperell's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Pepperell, 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 Pepperell is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. East Pepperell ranks 157th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pepperell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Pepperell's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

East Pepperell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pepperell (0.2% Native American/Other), Groton (2.5% Native American/Other), Nashua (0.5% Native American/Other), and Devens (2.3% Native American/Other).

East Pepperell's Multiracial Population

25 residents of East Pepperell, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Pepperell is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. East Pepperell ranks 87th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pepperell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.5%. Multiracial residents' share of East Pepperell's population has decreased from 4.6% to 1.3%.

East Pepperell is more Multiracial than neighboring Devens (0.9% Multiracial). East Pepperell is less Multiracial than neighboring Pepperell (2.4% Multiracial), Groton (5.7% Multiracial), Ayer (1.4% Multiracial), and Nashua (4.2% 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.