Everett, MA Demographics

A map of Everett's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	17,204	16,729	34.4%	34.1%
Hispanic	16,278	13,990	32.5%	28.5%
Multiracial	5,397	4,560	10.8%	9.3%
Black	4,718	6,929	9.4%	14.1%
Asian	4,111	3,692	8.2%	7.5%
Native American/Other	2,337	3,175	4.7%	6.5%

Everett, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 50,045, a slight increase from the 49,075 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 34.4% White, 32.5% Hispanic, 10.8% Multiracial, 9.4% Black, 8.2% Asian, and 4.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Everett, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Everett has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Everett, that probability was 76.4% in 2020 and 74.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Everett is ranked the 26th 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). Everett was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Everett's White Population

17,204 residents of Everett, or 34.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Everett is significantly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Everett ranks 243rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Everett's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Everett's population has remained roughly unchanged at 34.4%.

Everett is more White than neighboring Chelsea (17.7% White). Everett is less White than neighboring Malden (38.7% White), Melrose (76.9% White), Somerville (65.6% White), and Medford (66% White).

Everett's Black Population

4,718 residents of Everett, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Everett is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Everett ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Everett's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. Black residents' share of Everett's population has decreased from 14.1% to 9.4%.

Everett is more Black than neighboring Chelsea (7.1% Black), Melrose (1.6% Black), Somerville (4.4% Black), and Medford (6.3% Black). Everett is less Black than neighboring Malden (13.2% Black).

Everett's Asian Population

4,111 residents of Everett, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Everett is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Everett ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Everett's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Asian residents' share of Everett's population has increased from 7.5% to 8.2%.

Everett is more Asian than neighboring Chelsea (2.1% Asian). Everett is less Asian than neighboring Malden (28.1% Asian), Melrose (11% Asian), Somerville (11.5% Asian), and Medford (13% Asian).

Everett's Hispanic Population

16,278 residents of Everett, or 32.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Everett is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Everett ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Everett's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Everett's population has increased from 28.5% to 32.5%.

Everett is more Hispanic than neighboring Malden (9.5% Hispanic), Melrose (5.2% Hispanic), Somerville (11.4% Hispanic), and Medford (8.7% Hispanic). Everett is less Hispanic than neighboring Chelsea (67.3% Hispanic).

Everett's Native American/Other Population

2,337 residents of Everett, or 4.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Everett is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Everett ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Everett's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Everett's population has decreased from 6.5% to 4.7%.

Everett is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malden (2.5% Native American/Other), Chelsea (1% Native American/Other), Melrose (0.5% Native American/Other), Somerville (1.5% Native American/Other), and Medford (1.6% Native American/Other).

Everett's Multiracial Population

5,397 residents of Everett, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Everett is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Everett ranks 10th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Everett's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Everett's population has increased from 9.3% to 10.8%.

Everett is more Multiracial than neighboring Malden (8% Multiracial), Chelsea (4.9% Multiracial), Melrose (5% Multiracial), Somerville (5.6% Multiracial), and Medford (4.4% 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.