Longmeadow, MA Demographics

A map of Longmeadow's Population by Race

Longmeadow, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 15,696, a less than 1% change from the 15,853 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 8.3% Asian, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Longmeadow, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Longmeadow 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 Longmeadow, that probability was 29.7% in 2020 and 28.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Longmeadow is ranked the 79th 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). Longmeadow was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Longmeadow's White Population

13,203 residents of Longmeadow, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Longmeadow is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Longmeadow ranks 141st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longmeadow's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Longmeadow's population has increased from 83.3% to 84.1%.

Longmeadow is more White than neighboring Sherwood Manor (78% White), Thompsonville (61.5% White), Hazardville (83.9% White), and Springfield (27.8% White). Longmeadow is less White than neighboring Agawam Town (86.3% White).

Longmeadow's Black Population

157 residents of Longmeadow, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Longmeadow is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Longmeadow ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longmeadow's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Black residents' share of Longmeadow's population has decreased from 1.5% to 1.0%.

Longmeadow is less Black than neighboring Sherwood Manor (2.7% Black), Thompsonville (4.8% Black), Hazardville (2.4% Black), Springfield (17.5% Black), and Agawam Town (2.8% Black).

Longmeadow's Asian Population

1,303 residents of Longmeadow, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Longmeadow is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Longmeadow ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longmeadow's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Asian residents' share of Longmeadow's population has increased from 7.7% to 8.3%.

Longmeadow is more Asian than neighboring Sherwood Manor (0.8% Asian), Thompsonville (1% Asian), Hazardville (2.1% Asian), Springfield (2.7% Asian), and Agawam Town (1.9% Asian).

Longmeadow's Hispanic Population

446 residents of Longmeadow, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Longmeadow is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Longmeadow ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longmeadow's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Longmeadow's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.8%.

Longmeadow is less Hispanic than neighboring Sherwood Manor (13.1% Hispanic), Thompsonville (19.5% Hispanic), Hazardville (6.5% Hispanic), Springfield (48.6% Hispanic), and Agawam Town (6.1% Hispanic).

Longmeadow's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Longmeadow, 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 Longmeadow is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Longmeadow ranks 189th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longmeadow's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Longmeadow's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Longmeadow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sherwood Manor (0.6% Native American/Other), Thompsonville (0.4% Native American/Other), Hazardville (0.8% Native American/Other), Springfield (0.3% Native American/Other), and Agawam Town (0.4% Native American/Other).

Longmeadow's Multiracial Population

587 residents of Longmeadow, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Longmeadow is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Longmeadow ranks 205th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longmeadow's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Longmeadow's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.7%.

Longmeadow is more Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (3.1% Multiracial), and Agawam Town (2.4% Multiracial). Longmeadow is less Multiracial than neighboring Sherwood Manor (4.8% Multiracial), Thompsonville (12.9% Multiracial), and Hazardville (4.3% 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.