Lunenburg, MA Demographics

A map of Lunenburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,646	1,640	80.0%	91.7%
Multiracial	195	67	9.5%	3.7%
Black	74	0	3.6%	0.0%
Asian	74	30	3.6%	1.7%
Hispanic	68	49	3.3%	2.7%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

Lunenburg, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,057, a large increase from the 1,789 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.0% White, 9.5% Multiracial, 3.6% Black, 3.6% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lunenburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg, that probability was 15.7% in 2020 and 34.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lunenburg is ranked the 184th 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). Lunenburg was ranked the 199th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lunenburg's White Population

1,646 residents of Lunenburg, or 80.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lunenburg is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Lunenburg ranks 41st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lunenburg's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Lunenburg's population has decreased from 91.7% to 80.0%.

Lunenburg is more White than neighboring Townsend (75.7% White), Leominster (68% White), Fitchburg (52.4% White), and Devens (60.5% White). Lunenburg is less White than neighboring Shirley (89% White).

Lunenburg's Black Population

74 residents of Lunenburg, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lunenburg is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Lunenburg ranks 241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lunenburg's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 74. Black residents' share of Lunenburg's population has increased from 0.0% to 3.6%.

Lunenburg is more Black than neighboring Shirley (3.1% Black). Lunenburg is less Black than neighboring Townsend (4.6% Black), Leominster (4.9% Black), Fitchburg (6% Black), and Devens (17.4% Black).

Lunenburg's Asian Population

74 residents of Lunenburg, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lunenburg is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Lunenburg ranks 126th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lunenburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 146.7%. Asian residents' share of Lunenburg's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.6%.

Lunenburg is more Asian than neighboring Townsend (3.4% Asian), Leominster (3.1% Asian), Shirley (0% Asian), and Fitchburg (2.3% Asian). Lunenburg is less Asian than neighboring Devens (4% Asian).

Lunenburg's Hispanic Population

68 residents of Lunenburg, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lunenburg is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lunenburg ranks 194th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lunenburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Lunenburg's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.3%.

Lunenburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Townsend (7.7% Hispanic), Leominster (16% Hispanic), Shirley (7.9% Hispanic), Fitchburg (33.5% Hispanic), and Devens (15% Hispanic).

Lunenburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lunenburg, 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 Lunenburg is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Lunenburg ranks 237th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

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

Lunenburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leominster (1.6% Native American/Other), Fitchburg (0.5% Native American/Other), and Devens (2.3% Native American/Other).

Lunenburg's Multiracial Population

195 residents of Lunenburg, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lunenburg is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lunenburg ranks 147th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lunenburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 191.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lunenburg's population has increased from 3.7% to 9.5%.

Lunenburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Townsend (8.6% Multiracial), Leominster (6.4% Multiracial), Shirley (0% Multiracial), Fitchburg (5.4% Multiracial), and Devens (0.9% 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.