Pepperell, MA Demographics

A map of Pepperell's Population by Race

Pepperell, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,971, a large decrease from the 2,390 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.3% White, 9.0% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pepperell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pepperell 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 Pepperell, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 34.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pepperell is ranked the 189th 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). Pepperell was ranked the 175th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pepperell's White Population

1,583 residents of Pepperell, or 80.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pepperell is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Pepperell ranks 118th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepperell's White population has declined by an estimated 22.8%. White residents' share of Pepperell's population has decreased from 85.8% to 80.3%.

Pepperell is more White than neighboring Groton (79.5% White), Ayer (71.2% White), Townsend (75.7% White), and Nashua (69.5% White). Pepperell is less White than neighboring East Pepperell (86.4% White).

Pepperell's Black Population

20 residents of Pepperell, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pepperell is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Pepperell ranks 158th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepperell's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.0%. Black residents' share of Pepperell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Pepperell is less Black than neighboring East Pepperell (1.7% Black), Groton (2.9% Black), Ayer (6.6% Black), Townsend (4.6% Black), and Nashua (2.8% Black).

Pepperell's Asian Population

178 residents of Pepperell, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pepperell is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Pepperell ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepperell's Asian population has grown by an estimated 196.7%. Asian residents' share of Pepperell's population has increased from 2.5% to 9.0%.

Pepperell is more Asian than neighboring East Pepperell (6.1% Asian), Groton (3.4% Asian), Ayer (6.9% Asian), Townsend (3.4% Asian), and Nashua (8.3% Asian).

Pepperell's Hispanic Population

138 residents of Pepperell, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pepperell is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Pepperell ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepperell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Pepperell's population has increased from 3.7% to 7.0%.

Pepperell is more Hispanic than neighboring East Pepperell (4.6% Hispanic), and Groton (5.9% Hispanic). Pepperell is less Hispanic than neighboring Ayer (13.8% Hispanic), Townsend (7.7% Hispanic), and Nashua (14.7% Hispanic).

Pepperell's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Pepperell, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pepperell is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Pepperell ranks 96th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepperell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pepperell's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Pepperell is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Pepperell (0% Native American/Other), Ayer (0% Native American/Other), and Townsend (0% Native American/Other). Pepperell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Groton (2.5% Native American/Other), and Nashua (0.5% Native American/Other).

Pepperell's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Pepperell, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pepperell is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Pepperell ranks 37th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pepperell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Pepperell's population has decreased from 5.8% to 2.4%.

Pepperell is more Multiracial than neighboring East Pepperell (1.3% Multiracial), and Ayer (1.4% Multiracial). Pepperell is less Multiracial than neighboring Groton (5.7% Multiracial), Townsend (8.6% Multiracial), and Nashua (4.2% 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.