Medfield, MA Demographics

A map of Medfield's Population by Race

Medfield, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 6,849, a slight decrease from the 6,939 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 4.7% Multiracial, 3.5% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Medfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Medfield has become 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 Medfield, that probability was 24.8% in 2020 and 28.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Medfield is ranked the 97th 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). Medfield was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Medfield's White Population

5,763 residents of Medfield, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Medfield is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Medfield ranks 108th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medfield's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Medfield's population has decreased from 86.4% to 84.1%.

Medfield is more White than neighboring Dover (72.2% White), Norwood (68.6% White), and Needham (80.8% White). Medfield is less White than neighboring Millis-Clicquot (85% White), and Walpole (90.5% White).

Medfield's Black Population

147 residents of Medfield, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Medfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Medfield ranks 137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.6%. Black residents' share of Medfield's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.1%.

Medfield is more Black than neighboring Millis-Clicquot (0.3% Black), Dover (0% Black), Walpole (2% Black), and Needham (1.5% Black). Medfield is less Black than neighboring Norwood (6.7% Black).

Medfield's Asian Population

238 residents of Medfield, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Medfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Medfield ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Asian residents' share of Medfield's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.5%.

Medfield is more Asian than neighboring Walpole (3.3% Asian). Medfield is less Asian than neighboring Millis-Clicquot (5.4% Asian), Dover (14.4% Asian), Norwood (6.7% Asian), and Needham (9.9% Asian).

Medfield's Hispanic Population

228 residents of Medfield, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Medfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Medfield ranks 159th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medfield's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Medfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Medfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Dover (1.1% Hispanic). Medfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Millis-Clicquot (4.7% Hispanic), Walpole (3.6% Hispanic), Norwood (10% Hispanic), and Needham (3.6% Hispanic).

Medfield's Native American/Other Population

153 residents of Medfield, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Medfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Medfield ranks 204th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Medfield's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.2%.

Medfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Millis-Clicquot (0.3% Native American/Other), Walpole (0% Native American/Other), and Needham (0.7% Native American/Other). Medfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dover (2.6% Native American/Other), and Norwood (2.7% Native American/Other).

Medfield's Multiracial Population

320 residents of Medfield, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Medfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Medfield ranks 118th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Medfield's population has increased from 4.1% to 4.7%.

Medfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Millis-Clicquot (4.2% Multiracial), Walpole (0.6% Multiracial), and Needham (3.4% Multiracial). Medfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Dover (9.7% Multiracial), and Norwood (5.4% 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.