North Scituate, MA Demographics

A map of North Scituate's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,003	5,113	92.5%	94.4%
Asian	298	38	4.6%	0.7%
Multiracial	93	141	1.4%	2.6%
Hispanic	71	92	1.1%	1.7%
Black	18	14	0.3%	0.3%
Native American/Other	9	16	0.1%	0.3%

North Scituate, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 6,492, a large increase from the 5,414 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.5% White, 4.6% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Scituate, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Scituate 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 North Scituate, that probability was 10.7% in 2020 and 14.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Scituate is ranked the 99th 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). North Scituate was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Scituate's White Population

6,003 residents of North Scituate, or 92.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Scituate is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. North Scituate ranks 8th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Scituate's White population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. White residents' share of North Scituate's population has decreased from 94.4% to 92.5%.

North Scituate is more White than neighboring Hingham (89% White). North Scituate is less White than neighboring Scituate (93.4% White), Marshfield Hills (94.6% White), North Pembroke (97.6% White), and Marshfield (95.8% White).

North Scituate's Black Population

18 residents of North Scituate, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Scituate is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. North Scituate ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Scituate's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Black residents' share of North Scituate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

North Scituate is more Black than neighboring Scituate (0% Black), Marshfield Hills (0% Black), and Marshfield (0% Black). North Scituate is less Black than neighboring North Pembroke (0.4% Black), and Hingham (0.7% Black).

North Scituate's Asian Population

298 residents of North Scituate, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Scituate is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. North Scituate ranks 212th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Scituate's Asian population has grown by an estimated 684.2%. Asian residents' share of North Scituate's population has increased from 0.7% to 4.6%.

North Scituate is more Asian than neighboring Scituate (0.1% Asian), Marshfield Hills (0% Asian), North Pembroke (0% Asian), Hingham (1.4% Asian), and Marshfield (0% Asian).

North Scituate's Hispanic Population

71 residents of North Scituate, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Scituate is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. North Scituate ranks 230th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Scituate's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.8%. Hispanic residents' share of North Scituate's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.1%.

North Scituate is more Hispanic than neighboring Scituate (0.6% Hispanic). North Scituate is less Hispanic than neighboring Marshfield Hills (3.6% Hispanic), Hingham (3.7% Hispanic), and Marshfield (3.1% Hispanic).

North Scituate's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of North Scituate, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Scituate is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. North Scituate ranks 228th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Scituate's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Scituate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

North Scituate is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marshfield Hills (0% Native American/Other), North Pembroke (0% Native American/Other), and Hingham (0% Native American/Other). North Scituate is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scituate (4% Native American/Other), and Marshfield (0.3% Native American/Other).

North Scituate's Multiracial Population

93 residents of North Scituate, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Scituate is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. North Scituate ranks 227th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Scituate's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.0%. Multiracial residents' share of North Scituate's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.4%.

North Scituate is more Multiracial than neighboring North Pembroke (0.9% Multiracial), and Marshfield (0.8% Multiracial). North Scituate is less Multiracial than neighboring Scituate (1.9% Multiracial), Marshfield Hills (1.8% Multiracial), and Hingham (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.