Nahant, MA Demographics

A map of Nahant's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,006	3,033	90.4%	91.0%
Multiracial	151	95	4.5%	2.8%
Black	64	37	1.9%	1.1%
Asian	63	52	1.9%	1.6%
Hispanic	31	102	0.9%	3.1%
Native American/Other	10	15	0.3%	0.4%

Nahant, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 3,325, a less than 1% change from the 3,334 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.4% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.9% Asian, 0.9% Hispanic, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nahant, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nahant has become slightly 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 Nahant, that probability was 17.0% in 2020 and 18.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nahant is ranked the 149th 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). Nahant was ranked the 147th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nahant's White Population

3,006 residents of Nahant, or 90.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nahant is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Nahant ranks 52nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nahant's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Nahant's population has decreased from 91.0% to 90.4%.

Nahant is more White than neighboring Swampscott (84.1% White), Winthrop Town (72.8% White), Lynn (32.7% White), and Revere (46.6% White). Nahant is less White than neighboring Marblehead (93% White).

Nahant's Black Population

64 residents of Nahant, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nahant is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Nahant ranks 166th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nahant's Black population has grown by an estimated 73.0%. Black residents' share of Nahant's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.9%.

Nahant is more Black than neighboring Marblehead (0.6% Black). Nahant is less Black than neighboring Swampscott (3.3% Black), Winthrop Town (3.2% Black), Lynn (10% Black), and Revere (4.4% Black).

Nahant's Asian Population

63 residents of Nahant, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nahant is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Nahant ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nahant's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.2%. Asian residents' share of Nahant's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Nahant is more Asian than neighboring Swampscott (1.1% Asian), Winthrop Town (1.4% Asian), and Marblehead (1.4% Asian). Nahant is less Asian than neighboring Lynn (6.2% Asian), and Revere (4.2% Asian).

Nahant's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Nahant, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nahant is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Nahant ranks 176th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nahant's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 69.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Nahant's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.9%.

Nahant is less Hispanic than neighboring Swampscott (8.9% Hispanic), Winthrop Town (18.1% Hispanic), Lynn (45.9% Hispanic), Revere (39.3% Hispanic), and Marblehead (2% Hispanic).

Nahant's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Nahant, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nahant is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Nahant ranks 212th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nahant's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nahant's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Nahant is less Native American/Other than neighboring Swampscott (0.4% Native American/Other), Winthrop Town (1.8% Native American/Other), Lynn (1.4% Native American/Other), Revere (1.8% Native American/Other), and Marblehead (0.7% Native American/Other).

Nahant's Multiracial Population

151 residents of Nahant, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nahant is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Nahant ranks 213th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nahant's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Nahant's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.5%.

Nahant is more Multiracial than neighboring Swampscott (2.2% Multiracial), Winthrop Town (2.8% Multiracial), Lynn (3.8% Multiracial), Revere (3.8% Multiracial), and Marblehead (2.2% 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.