Middleborough Center, MA Demographics

A map of Middleborough Center's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,943	6,835	85.1%	86.3%
Hispanic	661	261	8.1%	3.3%
Native American/Other	273	90	3.3%	1.1%
Asian	135	115	1.7%	1.5%
Multiracial	82	400	1.0%	5.0%
Black	61	220	0.7%	2.8%

Middleborough Center, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 8,155, a slight increase from the 7,921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.1% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 3.3% Native American/Other, 1.7% Asian, 1.0% Multiracial, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Middleborough Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Middleborough Center 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 Middleborough Center, that probability was 25.1% in 2020 and 26.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middleborough Center is ranked the 92nd 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). Middleborough Center was ranked the 93rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middleborough Center's White Population

6,943 residents of Middleborough Center, or 85.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middleborough Center is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Middleborough Center ranks 112th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middleborough Center's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Middleborough Center's population has decreased from 86.3% to 85.1%.

Middleborough Center is more White than neighboring Bridgewater Town (78.7% White), Raynham Center (67.4% White), and Taunton (70.3% White). Middleborough Center is less White than neighboring North Lakeville (93.2% White), and Hanson (88.2% White).

Middleborough Center's Black Population

61 residents of Middleborough Center, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middleborough Center is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Middleborough Center ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middleborough Center's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.3%. Black residents' share of Middleborough Center's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.7%.

Middleborough Center is more Black than neighboring North Lakeville (0.3% Black), and Hanson (0% Black). Middleborough Center is less Black than neighboring Bridgewater Town (7.8% Black), Raynham Center (7.8% Black), and Taunton (7.7% Black).

Middleborough Center's Asian Population

135 residents of Middleborough Center, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middleborough Center is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Middleborough Center ranks 144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middleborough Center's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Asian residents' share of Middleborough Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Middleborough Center is more Asian than neighboring North Lakeville (1.2% Asian), and Hanson (0.4% Asian). Middleborough Center is less Asian than neighboring Bridgewater Town (3.1% Asian), Raynham Center (4.2% Asian), and Taunton (1.9% Asian).

Middleborough Center's Hispanic Population

661 residents of Middleborough Center, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middleborough Center is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Middleborough Center ranks 160th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middleborough Center's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 153.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Middleborough Center's population has increased from 3.3% to 8.1%.

Middleborough Center is more Hispanic than neighboring North Lakeville (1.2% Hispanic), Bridgewater Town (5.3% Hispanic), Raynham Center (4.4% Hispanic), and Hanson (3.8% Hispanic). Middleborough Center is less Hispanic than neighboring Taunton (9% Hispanic).

Middleborough Center's Native American/Other Population

273 residents of Middleborough Center, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Middleborough Center is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Middleborough Center ranks 78th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middleborough Center's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 203.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Middleborough Center's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.3%.

Middleborough Center is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Lakeville (2.6% Native American/Other), Bridgewater Town (1.5% Native American/Other), Taunton (1.4% Native American/Other), and Hanson (2.3% Native American/Other). Middleborough Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring Raynham Center (8.7% Native American/Other).

Middleborough Center's Multiracial Population

82 residents of Middleborough Center, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middleborough Center is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Middleborough Center ranks 58th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middleborough Center's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 79.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Middleborough Center's population has decreased from 5.0% to 1.0%.

Middleborough Center is less Multiracial than neighboring North Lakeville (1.4% Multiracial), Bridgewater Town (3.6% Multiracial), Raynham Center (7.4% Multiracial), Taunton (9.7% Multiracial), and Hanson (5.2% 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.