Hanscom AFB, MA Demographics

A map of Hanscom AFB's Population by Race

Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,110, a dramatic increase from the 1,516 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.0% Hispanic, 34.4% White, 21.1% Asian, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.5% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hanscom AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hanscom AFB has become considerably 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 Hanscom AFB, that probability was 60.1% in 2020 and 69.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hanscom AFB is ranked the 182nd 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). Hanscom AFB was ranked the 212th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hanscom AFB's White Population

726 residents of Hanscom AFB, or 34.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hanscom AFB is significantly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Hanscom AFB ranks 227th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanscom AFB's White population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. White residents' share of Hanscom AFB's population has decreased from 58.4% to 34.4%.

Hanscom AFB is less White than neighboring Lexington (55.2% White), Waltham (57.6% White), Pinehurst (80.6% White), Burlington (74.4% White), and Belmont (68.8% White).

Hanscom AFB's Black Population

5 residents of Hanscom AFB, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hanscom AFB is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Hanscom AFB ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanscom AFB's Black population has declined by an estimated 96.7%. Black residents' share of Hanscom AFB's population has decreased from 10.1% to 0.2%.

Hanscom AFB is less Black than neighboring Lexington (1.7% Black), Waltham (8.3% Black), Pinehurst (2.4% Black), Burlington (1.8% Black), and Belmont (1.6% Black).

Hanscom AFB's Asian Population

446 residents of Hanscom AFB, or 21.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hanscom AFB is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Hanscom AFB ranks 107th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanscom AFB's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1293.8%. Asian residents' share of Hanscom AFB's population has increased from 2.1% to 21.1%.

Hanscom AFB is more Asian than neighboring Waltham (12.6% Asian), Pinehurst (10.3% Asian), Burlington (14.5% Asian), and Belmont (19.5% Asian). Hanscom AFB is less Asian than neighboring Lexington (33.8% Asian).

Hanscom AFB's Hispanic Population

781 residents of Hanscom AFB, or 37.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hanscom AFB is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Hanscom AFB ranks 17th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanscom AFB's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 156.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Hanscom AFB's population has increased from 20.1% to 37.0%.

Hanscom AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring Lexington (3.5% Hispanic), Waltham (15.9% Hispanic), Pinehurst (4.7% Hispanic), Burlington (5% Hispanic), and Belmont (4.9% Hispanic).

Hanscom AFB's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Hanscom AFB, or 3.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hanscom AFB is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Hanscom AFB ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanscom AFB's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 208.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hanscom AFB's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.5%.

Hanscom AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lexington (0.9% Native American/Other), Waltham (1.3% Native American/Other), Pinehurst (0.9% Native American/Other), Burlington (0.2% Native American/Other), and Belmont (0.6% Native American/Other).

Hanscom AFB's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Hanscom AFB, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hanscom AFB is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Hanscom AFB ranks 19th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanscom AFB's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Hanscom AFB's population has decreased from 7.7% to 3.7%.

Hanscom AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Pinehurst (1.1% Multiracial). Hanscom AFB is less Multiracial than neighboring Lexington (4.9% Multiracial), Waltham (4.3% Multiracial), Burlington (4.1% Multiracial), and Belmont (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.