Hopedale, MA Demographics

A map of Hopedale's Population by Race

Hopedale, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 4,360, a large increase from the 3,939 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% White, 6.0% Multiracial, 5.2% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hopedale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hopedale has become more racially diverse since 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 Hopedale, that probability was 22.7% in 2020 and 25.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hopedale is ranked the 131st 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). Hopedale was ranked the 138th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hopedale's White Population

3,749 residents of Hopedale, or 86.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hopedale is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Hopedale ranks 90th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopedale's White population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of Hopedale's population has decreased from 87.7% to 86.0%.

Hopedale is more White than neighboring Milford (59% White), Upton (83.1% White), Hopkinton (81.8% White), and Whitinsville (81.8% White). Hopedale is less White than neighboring Bellingham (87.6% White).

Hopedale's Black Population

37 residents of Hopedale, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hopedale is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Hopedale ranks 191st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopedale's Black population has grown by an estimated 23.3%. Black residents' share of Hopedale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Hopedale is more Black than neighboring Hopkinton (0.4% Black). Hopedale is less Black than neighboring Milford (3.8% Black), Bellingham (0.9% Black), Upton (1% Black), and Whitinsville (1.2% Black).

Hopedale's Asian Population

83 residents of Hopedale, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hopedale is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Hopedale ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopedale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Asian residents' share of Hopedale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Hopedale is more Asian than neighboring Bellingham (1.7% Asian), and Whitinsville (1.4% Asian). Hopedale is less Asian than neighboring Milford (3% Asian), Upton (5.1% Asian), and Hopkinton (4.9% Asian).

Hopedale's Hispanic Population

228 residents of Hopedale, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hopedale is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Hopedale ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopedale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Hopedale's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.2%.

Hopedale is more Hispanic than neighboring Upton (4.9% Hispanic). Hopedale is less Hispanic than neighboring Milford (18.9% Hispanic), Bellingham (6% Hispanic), Hopkinton (7% Hispanic), and Whitinsville (11.4% Hispanic).

Hopedale's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Hopedale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hopedale is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Hopedale ranks 76th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopedale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hopedale's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Hopedale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Milford (2.7% Native American/Other), Bellingham (0.3% Native American/Other), Upton (3.2% Native American/Other), and Whitinsville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Hopedale's Multiracial Population

263 residents of Hopedale, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hopedale is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Hopedale ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopedale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 65.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Hopedale's population has increased from 4.0% to 6.0%.

Hopedale is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellingham (3.6% Multiracial), Upton (2.7% Multiracial), Hopkinton (5.9% Multiracial), and Whitinsville (3.4% Multiracial). Hopedale is less Multiracial than neighboring Milford (12.7% 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.