Northborough, MA Demographics

A map of Northborough's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,016	5,068	78.5%	78.3%
Asian	395	605	6.2%	9.3%
Hispanic	395	226	6.2%	3.5%
Multiracial	232	393	3.6%	6.1%
Native American/Other	214	104	3.3%	1.6%
Black	140	78	2.2%	1.2%

Northborough, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 6,392, a slight decrease from the 6,474 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.5% White, 6.2% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 3.3% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northborough, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northborough is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Northborough, that probability was 37.3% in 2020 and 37.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northborough is ranked the 102nd 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). Northborough was ranked the 100th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northborough's White Population

5,016 residents of Northborough, or 78.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northborough is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Northborough ranks 172nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northborough's White population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Northborough's population has remained roughly unchanged at 78.5%.

Northborough is more White than neighboring Westborough (76.1% White), Marlborough (54.1% White), Clinton (72.9% White), and Cordaville (65.5% White). Northborough is less White than neighboring Hudson (79.2% White).

Northborough's Black Population

140 residents of Northborough, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northborough is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Northborough ranks 159th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northborough's Black population has grown by an estimated 79.5%. Black residents' share of Northborough's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.2%.

Northborough is more Black than neighboring Westborough (1.1% Black), Hudson (1.2% Black), Clinton (1.1% Black), and Cordaville (1.2% Black). Northborough is less Black than neighboring Marlborough (3.7% Black).

Northborough's Asian Population

395 residents of Northborough, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northborough is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Northborough ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northborough's Asian population has declined by an estimated 34.7%. Asian residents' share of Northborough's population has decreased from 9.3% to 6.2%.

Northborough is more Asian than neighboring Westborough (5.7% Asian), Marlborough (5.3% Asian), Hudson (2.2% Asian), and Clinton (1.7% Asian). Northborough is less Asian than neighboring Cordaville (21.6% Asian).

Northborough's Hispanic Population

395 residents of Northborough, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northborough is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Northborough ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northborough's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 74.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Northborough's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.2%.

Northborough is more Hispanic than neighboring Cordaville (4.3% Hispanic). Northborough is less Hispanic than neighboring Westborough (8.4% Hispanic), Marlborough (18% Hispanic), Hudson (8.4% Hispanic), and Clinton (20% Hispanic).

Northborough's Native American/Other Population

214 residents of Northborough, 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 Northborough is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Northborough ranks 51st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northborough's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 105.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northborough's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.3%.

Northborough is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hudson (2% Native American/Other), Clinton (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cordaville (1.3% Native American/Other). Northborough is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westborough (4.6% Native American/Other), and Marlborough (3.9% Native American/Other).

Northborough's Multiracial Population

232 residents of Northborough, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northborough is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Northborough ranks 28th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northborough's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Northborough's population has decreased from 6.1% to 3.6%.

Northborough is less Multiracial than neighboring Westborough (4.1% Multiracial), Marlborough (15.1% Multiracial), Hudson (7.1% Multiracial), Clinton (3.7% Multiracial), and Cordaville (6.2% 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.