Monson Center, MA Demographics

A map of Monson Center's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,490	1,772	92.4%	90.8%
Multiracial	54	74	3.3%	3.8%
Hispanic	36	62	2.2%	3.2%
Asian	33	18	2.0%	0.9%
Black	0	7	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	19	0.0%	1.0%

Monson Center, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,613, a large decrease from the 1,952 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.4% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 2.0% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monson Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monson Center 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 Monson Center, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 14.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monson Center is ranked the 203rd 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). Monson Center was ranked the 192nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monson Center's White Population

1,490 residents of Monson Center, or 92.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monson Center is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Monson Center ranks 55th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monson Center's White population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. White residents' share of Monson Center's population has increased from 90.8% to 92.4%.

Monson Center is more White than neighboring Palmer Town (83.9% White), Wilbraham (83.4% White), Stafford Springs (81.1% White), and Holland (90.5% White). Monson Center is less White than neighboring West Warren (100% White).

Monson Center's Black Population

0 residents of Monson Center, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monson Center is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Monson Center ranks 228th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monson Center's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Monson Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Monson Center is less Black than neighboring Palmer Town (3.7% Black), Wilbraham (1.9% Black), and Stafford Springs (0.1% Black).

Monson Center's Asian Population

33 residents of Monson Center, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monson Center is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Monson Center ranks 189th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monson Center's Asian population has grown by an estimated 83.3%. Asian residents' share of Monson Center's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.0%.

Monson Center is more Asian than neighboring Palmer Town (0% Asian), West Warren (0% Asian), and Stafford Springs (0% Asian). Monson Center is less Asian than neighboring Wilbraham (4% Asian), and Holland (2.9% Asian).

Monson Center's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Monson Center, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monson Center is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Monson Center ranks 168th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monson Center's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Monson Center's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.2%.

Monson Center is more Hispanic than neighboring West Warren (0% Hispanic). Monson Center is less Hispanic than neighboring Palmer Town (4.9% Hispanic), Wilbraham (3.5% Hispanic), Stafford Springs (14% Hispanic), and Holland (3.7% Hispanic).

Monson Center's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Monson Center, 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 Monson Center is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Monson Center ranks 99th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monson Center's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monson Center's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Monson Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmer Town (0.6% Native American/Other), Wilbraham (0.8% Native American/Other), and Holland (0.2% Native American/Other).

Monson Center's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Monson Center, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monson Center is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Monson Center ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monson Center's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Monson Center's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.3%.

Monson Center is more Multiracial than neighboring West Warren (0% Multiracial), and Holland (2.7% Multiracial). Monson Center is less Multiracial than neighboring Palmer Town (6.9% Multiracial), Wilbraham (6.6% Multiracial), and Stafford Springs (4.8% 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.