Foxborough, MA Demographics

A map of Foxborough's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,995	4,977	63.9%	79.9%
Black	907	403	14.5%	6.5%
Hispanic	433	302	6.9%	4.8%
Asian	426	298	6.8%	4.8%
Multiracial	312	191	5.0%	3.1%
Native American/Other	178	56	2.8%	0.9%

Foxborough, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 6,251, a less than 1% change from the 6,227 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.9% White, 14.5% Black, 6.9% Hispanic, 6.8% Asian, 5.0% Multiracial, and 2.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Foxborough, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Foxborough has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Foxborough, that probability was 35.1% in 2020 and 55.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Foxborough is ranked the 104th 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). Foxborough was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Foxborough's White Population

3,995 residents of Foxborough, or 63.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Foxborough is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Foxborough ranks 162nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Foxborough's White population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. White residents' share of Foxborough's population has decreased from 79.9% to 63.9%.

Foxborough is less White than neighboring Mansfield Center (80.5% White), Walpole (90.5% White), Sharon (72.1% White), Norton Center (75.3% White), and North Attleborough Town (83.4% White).

Foxborough's Black Population

907 residents of Foxborough, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Foxborough is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Foxborough ranks 25th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Foxborough's Black population has grown by an estimated 125.1%. Black residents' share of Foxborough's population has increased from 6.5% to 14.5%.

Foxborough is more Black than neighboring Mansfield Center (3.9% Black), Walpole (2% Black), Sharon (2.5% Black), Norton Center (7.4% Black), and North Attleborough Town (3% Black).

Foxborough's Asian Population

426 residents of Foxborough, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Foxborough is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Foxborough ranks 58th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Foxborough's Asian population has grown by an estimated 43.0%. Asian residents' share of Foxborough's population has increased from 4.8% to 6.8%.

Foxborough is more Asian than neighboring Mansfield Center (4.2% Asian), Walpole (3.3% Asian), Norton Center (4.6% Asian), and North Attleborough Town (5.8% Asian). Foxborough is less Asian than neighboring Sharon (14.4% Asian).

Foxborough's Hispanic Population

433 residents of Foxborough, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Foxborough is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Foxborough ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Foxborough's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Foxborough's population has increased from 4.8% to 6.9%.

Foxborough is more Hispanic than neighboring Mansfield Center (1.6% Hispanic), Walpole (3.6% Hispanic), Sharon (4% Hispanic), and North Attleborough Town (3.2% Hispanic). Foxborough is less Hispanic than neighboring Norton Center (8.6% Hispanic).

Foxborough's Native American/Other Population

178 residents of Foxborough, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Foxborough is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Foxborough ranks 110th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Foxborough's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 217.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Foxborough's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.8%.

Foxborough is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mansfield Center (1.2% Native American/Other), Walpole (0% Native American/Other), Sharon (0% Native American/Other), Norton Center (2% Native American/Other), and North Attleborough Town (0.8% Native American/Other).

Foxborough's Multiracial Population

312 residents of Foxborough, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Foxborough is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Foxborough ranks 197th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Foxborough's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 63.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Foxborough's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.0%.

Foxborough is more Multiracial than neighboring Walpole (0.6% Multiracial), Norton Center (2.1% Multiracial), and North Attleborough Town (3.7% Multiracial). Foxborough is less Multiracial than neighboring Mansfield Center (8.4% Multiracial), and Sharon (7% 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.