Hopkinton, MA Demographics

A map of Hopkinton's Population by Race

Hopkinton, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 3,426, a large increase from the 2,651 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.8% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.9% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hopkinton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton, that probability was 29.9% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hopkinton is ranked the 147th 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). Hopkinton was ranked the 169th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hopkinton's White Population

2,802 residents of Hopkinton, or 81.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hopkinton is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Hopkinton ranks 142nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopkinton's White population has grown by an estimated 27.0%. White residents' share of Hopkinton's population has decreased from 83.3% to 81.8%.

Hopkinton is more White than neighboring Cordaville (65.5% White), Milford (59% White), and Westborough (76.1% White). Hopkinton is less White than neighboring Hopedale (86% White), and Upton (83.1% White).

Hopkinton's Black Population

14 residents of Hopkinton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hopkinton is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Hopkinton ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopkinton's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Black residents' share of Hopkinton's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Hopkinton is less Black than neighboring Cordaville (1.2% Black), Milford (3.8% Black), Hopedale (0.8% Black), Upton (1% Black), and Westborough (1.1% Black).

Hopkinton's Asian Population

167 residents of Hopkinton, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hopkinton is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Hopkinton ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopkinton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Asian residents' share of Hopkinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Hopkinton is more Asian than neighboring Milford (3% Asian), and Hopedale (1.9% Asian). Hopkinton is less Asian than neighboring Cordaville (21.6% Asian), Upton (5.1% Asian), and Westborough (5.7% Asian).

Hopkinton's Hispanic Population

240 residents of Hopkinton, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hopkinton is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Hopkinton ranks 98th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopkinton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 77.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Hopkinton's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.0%.

Hopkinton is more Hispanic than neighboring Cordaville (4.3% Hispanic), Hopedale (5.2% Hispanic), and Upton (4.9% Hispanic). Hopkinton is less Hispanic than neighboring Milford (18.9% Hispanic), and Westborough (8.4% Hispanic).

Hopkinton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Hopkinton, 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 Hopkinton is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Hopkinton ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopkinton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hopkinton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Hopkinton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cordaville (1.3% Native American/Other), Milford (2.7% Native American/Other), Upton (3.2% Native American/Other), and Westborough (4.6% Native American/Other).

Hopkinton's Multiracial Population

203 residents of Hopkinton, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hopkinton is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Hopkinton ranks 64th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopkinton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Hopkinton's population has increased from 5.0% to 5.9%.

Hopkinton is more Multiracial than neighboring Upton (2.7% Multiracial), and Westborough (4.1% Multiracial). Hopkinton is less Multiracial than neighboring Cordaville (6.2% Multiracial), Milford (12.7% Multiracial), and Hopedale (6% 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.