Fiskdale, MA Demographics

A map of Fiskdale's Population by Race

Fiskdale, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,311, a large decrease from the 2,797 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.7% White, 8.3% Hispanic, 4.5% Black, 2.0% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fiskdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fiskdale 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 Fiskdale, that probability was 25.7% in 2020 and 28.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fiskdale is ranked the 175th 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). Fiskdale was ranked the 162nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fiskdale's White Population

1,935 residents of Fiskdale, or 83.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fiskdale is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Fiskdale ranks 116th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fiskdale's White population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. White residents' share of Fiskdale's population has decreased from 85.9% to 83.7%.

Fiskdale is more White than neighboring Brookfield (79.7% White), and Southbridge Town (52.6% White). Fiskdale is less White than neighboring Sturbridge (96.6% White), Holland (90.5% White), and West Brookfield (98.3% White).

Fiskdale's Black Population

105 residents of Fiskdale, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fiskdale is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Fiskdale ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fiskdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 128.3%. Black residents' share of Fiskdale's population has increased from 1.6% to 4.5%.

Fiskdale is more Black than neighboring Sturbridge (0% Black), Holland (0% Black), Brookfield (2.1% Black), Southbridge Town (2.9% Black), and West Brookfield (0% Black).

Fiskdale's Asian Population

47 residents of Fiskdale, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fiskdale is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Fiskdale ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fiskdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. Asian residents' share of Fiskdale's population has decreased from 2.5% to 2.0%.

Fiskdale is more Asian than neighboring Sturbridge (0% Asian), Brookfield (0% Asian), and West Brookfield (0% Asian). Fiskdale is less Asian than neighboring Holland (2.9% Asian), and Southbridge Town (2.3% Asian).

Fiskdale's Hispanic Population

192 residents of Fiskdale, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fiskdale is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Fiskdale ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fiskdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Fiskdale's population has increased from 4.8% to 8.3%.

Fiskdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Sturbridge (2% Hispanic), Holland (3.7% Hispanic), Brookfield (5.4% Hispanic), and West Brookfield (1.1% Hispanic). Fiskdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Southbridge Town (39.3% Hispanic).

Fiskdale's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Fiskdale, 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 Fiskdale is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Fiskdale ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fiskdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fiskdale's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Fiskdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sturbridge (0.5% Native American/Other), Holland (0.2% Native American/Other), Brookfield (12% Native American/Other), Southbridge Town (0.3% Native American/Other), and West Brookfield (0.6% Native American/Other).

Fiskdale's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Fiskdale, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fiskdale is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Fiskdale ranks 85th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fiskdale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Fiskdale's population has decreased from 4.7% to 1.4%.

Fiskdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Sturbridge (1% Multiracial), Brookfield (0.8% Multiracial), and West Brookfield (0% Multiracial). Fiskdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Holland (2.7% Multiracial), and Southbridge Town (2.6% 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.