Framingham, MA Demographics

A map of Framingham's Population by Race

Framingham, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 72,399, a less than 1% change from the 72,362 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.9% White, 18.7% Hispanic, 13.1% Multiracial, 7.6% Asian, 5.6% Black, and 4.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Framingham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Framingham has become more 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 Framingham, that probability was 66.1% in 2020 and 68.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Framingham is ranked the 14th 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). Framingham was ranked the 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Framingham's White Population

36,151 residents of Framingham, or 49.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Framingham is significantly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Framingham ranks 234th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Framingham's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Framingham's population has decreased from 53.7% to 49.9%.

Framingham is less White than neighboring Cochituate (79.7% White), Cordaville (65.5% White), Marlborough (54.1% White), Maynard (80.4% White), and Hopkinton (81.8% White).

Framingham's Black Population

4,068 residents of Framingham, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Framingham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Framingham ranks 30th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Framingham's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Black residents' share of Framingham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Framingham is more Black than neighboring Cochituate (0.4% Black), Cordaville (1.2% Black), Marlborough (3.7% Black), Maynard (1.6% Black), and Hopkinton (0.4% Black).

Framingham's Asian Population

5,534 residents of Framingham, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Framingham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Framingham ranks 36th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Framingham's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Asian residents' share of Framingham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Framingham is more Asian than neighboring Marlborough (5.3% Asian), Maynard (5% Asian), and Hopkinton (4.9% Asian). Framingham is less Asian than neighboring Cochituate (12.3% Asian), and Cordaville (21.6% Asian).

Framingham's Hispanic Population

13,565 residents of Framingham, or 18.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Framingham is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Framingham ranks 24th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Framingham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Framingham's population has increased from 16.8% to 18.7%.

Framingham is more Hispanic than neighboring Cochituate (3.5% Hispanic), Cordaville (4.3% Hispanic), Marlborough (18% Hispanic), Maynard (3.7% Hispanic), and Hopkinton (7% Hispanic).

Framingham's Native American/Other Population

3,576 residents of Framingham, or 4.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Framingham is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Framingham ranks 1st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Framingham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Framingham's population has decreased from 7.7% to 4.9%.

Framingham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cochituate (1.2% Native American/Other), Cordaville (1.3% Native American/Other), Marlborough (3.9% Native American/Other), Maynard (1.4% Native American/Other), and Hopkinton (0% Native American/Other).

Framingham's Multiracial Population

9,505 residents of Framingham, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Framingham is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Framingham ranks 14th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Framingham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Framingham's population has increased from 8.7% to 13.1%.

Framingham is more Multiracial than neighboring Cochituate (3% Multiracial), Cordaville (6.2% Multiracial), Maynard (7.9% Multiracial), and Hopkinton (5.9% Multiracial). Framingham is less Multiracial than neighboring Marlborough (15.1% 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.