Marblehead, MA Demographics

A map of Marblehead's Population by Race

Marblehead, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 20,413, a less than 1% change from the 20,441 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.0% White, 2.2% Multiracial, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marblehead, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marblehead 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 Marblehead, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 13.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marblehead is ranked the 69th 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). Marblehead was ranked the 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marblehead's White Population

18,991 residents of Marblehead, or 93.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marblehead is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Marblehead ranks 56th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marblehead's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Marblehead's population has increased from 90.8% to 93.0%.

Marblehead is more White than neighboring Salem (66.4% White), Swampscott (84.1% White), Beverly (84.3% White), Nahant (90.4% White), and Lynn (32.7% White).

Marblehead's Black Population

118 residents of Marblehead, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marblehead is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Marblehead ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marblehead's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Black residents' share of Marblehead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Marblehead is less Black than neighboring Salem (4.6% Black), Swampscott (3.3% Black), Beverly (2.8% Black), Nahant (1.9% Black), and Lynn (10% Black).

Marblehead's Asian Population

295 residents of Marblehead, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marblehead is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Marblehead ranks 158th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marblehead's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Asian residents' share of Marblehead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Marblehead is more Asian than neighboring Swampscott (1.1% Asian). Marblehead is less Asian than neighboring Salem (3.4% Asian), Beverly (1.7% Asian), Nahant (1.9% Asian), and Lynn (6.2% Asian).

Marblehead's Hispanic Population

415 residents of Marblehead, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marblehead is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Marblehead ranks 141st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marblehead's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 46.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Marblehead's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.0%.

Marblehead is more Hispanic than neighboring Nahant (0.9% Hispanic). Marblehead is less Hispanic than neighboring Salem (20.7% Hispanic), Swampscott (8.9% Hispanic), Beverly (6.1% Hispanic), and Lynn (45.9% Hispanic).

Marblehead's Native American/Other Population

138 residents of Marblehead, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marblehead is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Marblehead ranks 206th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marblehead's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 39.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marblehead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Marblehead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Swampscott (0.4% Native American/Other), Beverly (0.6% Native American/Other), and Nahant (0.3% Native American/Other). Marblehead is less Native American/Other than neighboring Salem (1.2% Native American/Other), and Lynn (1.4% Native American/Other).

Marblehead's Multiracial Population

456 residents of Marblehead, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marblehead is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Marblehead ranks 210th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marblehead's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Marblehead's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.2%.

Marblehead is less Multiracial than neighboring Salem (3.7% Multiracial), Beverly (4.5% Multiracial), Nahant (4.5% Multiracial), and Lynn (3.8% 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.