Peabody, MA Demographics

A map of Peabody's Population by Race

Peabody, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 54,695, a less than 1% change from the 54,481 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.5% White, 14.6% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.3% Black, 2.5% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Peabody, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Peabody has become considerably 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 Peabody, that probability was 38.7% in 2020 and 44.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Peabody is ranked the 24th 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). Peabody was ranked the 24th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Peabody's White Population

39,675 residents of Peabody, or 72.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Peabody is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Peabody ranks 180th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peabody's White population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Peabody's population has decreased from 77.3% to 72.5%.

Peabody is more White than neighboring Lynn (32.7% White), and Saugus (70.7% White). Peabody is less White than neighboring Danvers (87.4% White), Lynnfield (81.2% White), and Wakefield (85.5% White).

Peabody's Black Population

2,352 residents of Peabody, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Peabody is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Peabody ranks 69th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peabody's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.5%. Black residents' share of Peabody's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.3%.

Peabody is more Black than neighboring Danvers (1.8% Black), Lynnfield (1% Black), and Wakefield (0.7% Black). Peabody is less Black than neighboring Lynn (10% Black), and Saugus (5.4% Black).

Peabody's Asian Population

1,352 residents of Peabody, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Peabody is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Peabody ranks 95th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peabody's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Asian residents' share of Peabody's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Peabody is more Asian than neighboring Danvers (1.8% Asian). Peabody is less Asian than neighboring Lynn (6.2% Asian), Lynnfield (7% Asian), Saugus (3.5% Asian), and Wakefield (5.7% Asian).

Peabody's Hispanic Population

7,959 residents of Peabody, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Peabody is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Peabody ranks 39th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peabody's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Peabody's population has increased from 9.9% to 14.6%.

Peabody is more Hispanic than neighboring Danvers (5.5% Hispanic), Lynnfield (5.6% Hispanic), Saugus (12.4% Hispanic), and Wakefield (2.7% Hispanic). Peabody is less Hispanic than neighboring Lynn (45.9% Hispanic).

Peabody's Native American/Other Population

653 residents of Peabody, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Peabody is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Peabody ranks 36th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peabody's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Peabody's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.2%.

Peabody is more Native American/Other than neighboring Danvers (1% Native American/Other), Lynnfield (0.4% Native American/Other), and Wakefield (0.8% Native American/Other). Peabody is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lynn (1.4% Native American/Other), and Saugus (3.8% Native American/Other).

Peabody's Multiracial Population

2,704 residents of Peabody, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Peabody is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Peabody ranks 68th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peabody's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Peabody's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Peabody is more Multiracial than neighboring Danvers (2.5% Multiracial), Lynn (3.8% Multiracial), Lynnfield (4.8% Multiracial), Saugus (4.1% Multiracial), and Wakefield (4.6% 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.