Gloucester, MA Demographics

A map of Gloucester's Population by Race

Gloucester, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 30,075, a slight increase from the 29,729 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 5.3% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 1.3% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gloucester, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gloucester is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Gloucester, that probability was 21.6% in 2020 and 21.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gloucester is ranked the 51st 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). Gloucester was ranked the 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gloucester's White Population

26,526 residents of Gloucester, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gloucester is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Gloucester ranks 83rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gloucester's White population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Gloucester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.2%.

Gloucester is more White than neighboring Beverly (84.3% White). Gloucester is less White than neighboring Rockport (93.2% White), Essex (96.8% White), Ipswich (90.1% White), and Marblehead (93% White).

Gloucester's Black Population

405 residents of Gloucester, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gloucester is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Gloucester ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gloucester's Black population has grown by an estimated 37.8%. Black residents' share of Gloucester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Gloucester is more Black than neighboring Rockport (0.7% Black), Essex (0% Black), Ipswich (0% Black), and Marblehead (0.6% Black). Gloucester is less Black than neighboring Beverly (2.8% Black).

Gloucester's Asian Population

509 residents of Gloucester, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gloucester is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Gloucester ranks 169th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gloucester's Asian population has grown by an estimated 53.3%. Asian residents' share of Gloucester's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.7%.

Gloucester is more Asian than neighboring Rockport (0% Asian), and Marblehead (1.4% Asian). Gloucester is less Asian than neighboring Essex (1.8% Asian), and Ipswich (3.4% Asian).

Gloucester's Hispanic Population

1,590 residents of Gloucester, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gloucester is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Gloucester ranks 107th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gloucester's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Gloucester's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.3%.

Gloucester is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockport (3.8% Hispanic), Essex (0.9% Hispanic), Ipswich (4% Hispanic), and Marblehead (2% Hispanic). Gloucester is less Hispanic than neighboring Beverly (6.1% Hispanic).

Gloucester's Native American/Other Population

106 residents of Gloucester, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gloucester is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Gloucester ranks 84th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gloucester's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gloucester's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Gloucester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockport (0.1% Native American/Other), Essex (0% Native American/Other), and Ipswich (0% Native American/Other). Gloucester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beverly (0.6% Native American/Other), and Marblehead (0.7% Native American/Other).

Gloucester's Multiracial Population

939 residents of Gloucester, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gloucester is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Gloucester ranks 141st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gloucester's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Gloucester's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.1%.

Gloucester is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockport (2.2% Multiracial), Essex (0.4% Multiracial), Ipswich (2.5% Multiracial), and Marblehead (2.2% Multiracial). Gloucester is less Multiracial than neighboring Beverly (4.5% 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.