Holyoke, MA Demographics

A map of Holyoke's Population by Race

Holyoke, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 37,813, a slight decrease from the 38,238 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.4% Hispanic, 42.3% White, 2.4% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holyoke, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holyoke has become less 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 Holyoke, that probability was 55.9% in 2020 and 54.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holyoke is ranked the 41st 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). Holyoke was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holyoke's White Population

15,990 residents of Holyoke, or 42.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holyoke is significantly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Holyoke ranks 239th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holyoke's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Holyoke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 42.3%.

Holyoke is less White than neighboring Chicopee (63.6% White), West Springfield Town (71.4% White), Northampton (78.6% White), Granby (97.6% White), and Westfield (83.3% White).

Holyoke's Black Population

923 residents of Holyoke, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Holyoke is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Holyoke ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holyoke's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Black residents' share of Holyoke's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.4%.

Holyoke is more Black than neighboring Granby (0% Black), and Westfield (0.7% Black). Holyoke is less Black than neighboring Chicopee (4.4% Black), West Springfield Town (3.8% Black), and Northampton (2.7% Black).

Holyoke's Asian Population

326 residents of Holyoke, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Holyoke is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Holyoke ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holyoke's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Asian residents' share of Holyoke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Holyoke is more Asian than neighboring Granby (0% Asian). Holyoke is less Asian than neighboring Chicopee (1.8% Asian), West Springfield Town (7.3% Asian), Northampton (3.8% Asian), and Westfield (3.1% Asian).

Holyoke's Hispanic Population

19,803 residents of Holyoke, or 52.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holyoke is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Holyoke ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holyoke's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Holyoke's population has increased from 51.3% to 52.4%.

Holyoke is more Hispanic than neighboring Chicopee (27.1% Hispanic), West Springfield Town (13.7% Hispanic), Northampton (9.2% Hispanic), Granby (0% Hispanic), and Westfield (9.4% Hispanic).

Holyoke's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Holyoke, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Holyoke is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Holyoke ranks 184th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holyoke's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Holyoke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Holyoke is more Native American/Other than neighboring Granby (0% Native American/Other). Holyoke is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Springfield Town (0.9% Native American/Other), Northampton (0.7% Native American/Other), and Westfield (0.4% Native American/Other).

Holyoke's Multiracial Population

690 residents of Holyoke, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holyoke is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Holyoke ranks 237th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holyoke's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Holyoke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Holyoke is less Multiracial than neighboring Chicopee (2.9% Multiracial), West Springfield Town (2.9% Multiracial), Northampton (5% Multiracial), Granby (2.4% Multiracial), and Westfield (3% 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.