Housatonic, MA Demographics

A map of Housatonic's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	835	928	75.0%	85.7%
Black	97	33	8.7%	3.0%
Multiracial	87	40	7.8%	3.7%
Hispanic	61	70	5.5%	6.5%
Asian	33	9	3.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Housatonic, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,113, a slight increase from the 1,083 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.0% White, 8.7% Black, 7.8% Multiracial, 5.5% Hispanic, 3.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Housatonic, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Housatonic has become considerably 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 Housatonic, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 42.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Housatonic is ranked the 223rd 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). Housatonic was ranked the 224th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Housatonic's White Population

835 residents of Housatonic, or 75.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Housatonic is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Housatonic ranks 123rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Housatonic's White population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Housatonic's population has decreased from 85.7% to 75.0%.

Housatonic is less White than neighboring Great Barrington (79.5% White), Lee (88% White), Lenox (94.3% White), Lenox Dale (100% White), and Copake Falls (100% White).

Housatonic's Black Population

97 residents of Housatonic, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Housatonic is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Housatonic ranks 76th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Housatonic's Black population has grown by an estimated 193.9%. Black residents' share of Housatonic's population has increased from 3.0% to 8.7%.

Housatonic is more Black than neighboring Great Barrington (0% Black), Lee (0% Black), Lenox (0.9% Black), Lenox Dale (0% Black), and Copake Falls (0% Black).

Housatonic's Asian Population

33 residents of Housatonic, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Housatonic is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Housatonic ranks 199th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Housatonic's Asian population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Asian residents' share of Housatonic's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.0%.

Housatonic is more Asian than neighboring Great Barrington (0% Asian), Lenox (1% Asian), Lenox Dale (0% Asian), and Copake Falls (0% Asian). Housatonic is less Asian than neighboring Lee (9.5% Asian).

Housatonic's Hispanic Population

61 residents of Housatonic, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Housatonic is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Housatonic ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Housatonic's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Housatonic's population has decreased from 6.5% to 5.5%.

Housatonic is more Hispanic than neighboring Lee (1% Hispanic), Lenox (2.1% Hispanic), Lenox Dale (0% Hispanic), and Copake Falls (0% Hispanic). Housatonic is less Hispanic than neighboring Great Barrington (10.9% Hispanic).

Housatonic's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Housatonic, 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 Housatonic is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Housatonic ranks 229th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

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

Housatonic's Multiracial Population

87 residents of Housatonic, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Housatonic is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Housatonic ranks 149th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Housatonic's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 117.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Housatonic's population has increased from 3.7% to 7.8%.

Housatonic is more Multiracial than neighboring Lee (1.5% Multiracial), Lenox (1.6% Multiracial), Lenox Dale (0% Multiracial), and Copake Falls (0% Multiracial). Housatonic is less Multiracial than neighboring Great Barrington (9.6% 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.