Lenox, MA Demographics

A map of Lenox's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,760	1,530	94.3%	93.3%
Hispanic	40	39	2.1%	2.4%
Multiracial	30	28	1.6%	1.7%
Asian	19	29	1.0%	1.8%
Black	17	9	0.9%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.2%

Lenox, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,866, a large increase from the 1,639 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lenox, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lenox has become less 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 Lenox, that probability was 12.7% in 2020 and 10.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lenox is ranked the 193rd 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). Lenox was ranked the 204th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lenox's White Population

1,760 residents of Lenox, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lenox is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Lenox ranks 20th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lenox's White population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. White residents' share of Lenox's population has increased from 93.3% to 94.3%.

Lenox is more White than neighboring Lee (88% White), Pittsfield (76.3% White), Housatonic (75% White), and Great Barrington (79.5% White). Lenox is less White than neighboring Lenox Dale (100% White).

Lenox's Black Population

17 residents of Lenox, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lenox is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Lenox ranks 210th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lenox's Black population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Black residents' share of Lenox's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Lenox is more Black than neighboring Lenox Dale (0% Black), Lee (0% Black), and Great Barrington (0% Black). Lenox is less Black than neighboring Pittsfield (5.2% Black), and Housatonic (8.7% Black).

Lenox's Asian Population

19 residents of Lenox, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lenox is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Lenox ranks 118th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lenox's Asian population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Asian residents' share of Lenox's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.0%.

Lenox is more Asian than neighboring Lenox Dale (0% Asian), and Great Barrington (0% Asian). Lenox is less Asian than neighboring Lee (9.5% Asian), Pittsfield (1.3% Asian), and Housatonic (3% Asian).

Lenox's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Lenox, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lenox is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lenox ranks 206th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lenox's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lenox's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Lenox is more Hispanic than neighboring Lenox Dale (0% Hispanic), and Lee (1% Hispanic). Lenox is less Hispanic than neighboring Pittsfield (10% Hispanic), Housatonic (5.5% Hispanic), and Great Barrington (10.9% Hispanic).

Lenox's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lenox, 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 Lenox is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Lenox ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

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

Lenox is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pittsfield (0.5% Native American/Other).

Lenox's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Lenox, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lenox is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lenox ranks 244th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lenox's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Lenox's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Lenox is more Multiracial than neighboring Lenox Dale (0% Multiracial), and Lee (1.5% Multiracial). Lenox is less Multiracial than neighboring Pittsfield (6.7% Multiracial), Housatonic (7.8% Multiracial), and 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.