Holbrook, MA Demographics

A map of Holbrook's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,556	7,484	57.6%	65.6%
Black	1,620	1,660	14.2%	14.6%
Hispanic	1,190	823	10.5%	7.2%
Multiracial	983	668	8.6%	5.9%
Asian	628	529	5.5%	4.6%
Native American/Other	403	241	3.5%	2.1%

Holbrook, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 11,380, a less than 1% change from the 11,405 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.6% White, 14.2% Black, 10.5% Hispanic, 8.6% Multiracial, 5.5% Asian, and 3.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holbrook, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holbrook 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 Holbrook, that probability was 53.7% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holbrook is ranked the 86th 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). Holbrook was ranked the 86th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holbrook's White Population

6,556 residents of Holbrook, or 57.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holbrook is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Holbrook ranks 218th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holbrook's White population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Holbrook's population has decreased from 65.6% to 57.6%.

Holbrook is more White than neighboring Randolph Town (27.4% White), and Brockton (26.8% White). Holbrook is less White than neighboring Abington (83.2% White), Braintree Town (66.8% White), and Weymouth Town (78.9% White).

Holbrook's Black Population

1,620 residents of Holbrook, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Holbrook is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Holbrook ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holbrook's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Black residents' share of Holbrook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.2%.

Holbrook is more Black than neighboring Abington (0.6% Black), Braintree Town (3.4% Black), and Weymouth Town (4% Black). Holbrook is less Black than neighboring Randolph Town (39.8% Black), and Brockton (33.5% Black).

Holbrook's Asian Population

628 residents of Holbrook, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Holbrook is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Holbrook ranks 60th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holbrook's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Asian residents' share of Holbrook's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.5%.

Holbrook is more Asian than neighboring Abington (3.6% Asian), and Brockton (2.4% Asian). Holbrook is less Asian than neighboring Braintree Town (22.2% Asian), Randolph Town (12.3% Asian), and Weymouth Town (7.9% Asian).

Holbrook's Hispanic Population

1,190 residents of Holbrook, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holbrook is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Holbrook ranks 59th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holbrook's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Holbrook's population has increased from 7.2% to 10.5%.

Holbrook is more Hispanic than neighboring Abington (5.2% Hispanic), Braintree Town (3.2% Hispanic), and Weymouth Town (4.4% Hispanic). Holbrook is less Hispanic than neighboring Randolph Town (14.4% Hispanic), and Brockton (12.6% Hispanic).

Holbrook's Native American/Other Population

403 residents of Holbrook, 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 Holbrook is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Holbrook ranks 31st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holbrook's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 67.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Holbrook's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.5%.

Holbrook is more Native American/Other than neighboring Abington (2.5% Native American/Other), Braintree Town (1.1% Native American/Other), Randolph Town (0.8% Native American/Other), and Weymouth Town (1% Native American/Other). Holbrook is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brockton (7.5% Native American/Other).

Holbrook's Multiracial Population

983 residents of Holbrook, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holbrook is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Holbrook ranks 35th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holbrook's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Holbrook's population has increased from 5.9% to 8.6%.

Holbrook is more Multiracial than neighboring Abington (4.9% Multiracial), Braintree Town (3.3% Multiracial), Randolph Town (5.2% Multiracial), and Weymouth Town (3.7% Multiracial). Holbrook is less Multiracial than neighboring Brockton (17.1% 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.