Pocasset, MA Demographics

A map of Pocasset's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,152	2,580	95.8%	90.7%
Hispanic	40	50	1.8%	1.8%
Native American/Other	30	53	1.3%	1.9%
Multiracial	16	108	0.7%	3.8%
Asian	9	25	0.4%	0.9%
Black	0	27	0.0%	0.9%

Pocasset, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,247, a large decrease from the 2,843 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.8% White, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pocasset, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pocasset has become considerably less 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 Pocasset, that probability was 17.4% in 2020 and 8.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pocasset is ranked the 179th 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). Pocasset was ranked the 161st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pocasset's White Population

2,152 residents of Pocasset, or 95.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pocasset is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Pocasset ranks 57th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocasset's White population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. White residents' share of Pocasset's population has increased from 90.7% to 95.8%.

Pocasset is more White than neighboring Monument Beach (94.2% White), North Falmouth (94.8% White), Onset (69.1% White), and Buzzards Bay (88.7% White). Pocasset is less White than neighboring Bourne (98.8% White).

Pocasset's Black Population

0 residents of Pocasset, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pocasset is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Pocasset ranks 175th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocasset's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Pocasset's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Pocasset is less Black than neighboring North Falmouth (1.1% Black), and Buzzards Bay (0.2% Black).

Pocasset's Asian Population

9 residents of Pocasset, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pocasset is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Pocasset ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocasset's Asian population has declined by an estimated 64.0%. Asian residents' share of Pocasset's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Pocasset is more Asian than neighboring Bourne (0% Asian), and Onset (0% Asian). Pocasset is less Asian than neighboring Monument Beach (1% Asian), North Falmouth (1.7% Asian), and Buzzards Bay (2.8% Asian).

Pocasset's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Pocasset, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pocasset is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Pocasset ranks 227th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocasset's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pocasset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Pocasset is more Hispanic than neighboring North Falmouth (0.5% Hispanic), and Bourne (0.2% Hispanic). Pocasset is less Hispanic than neighboring Monument Beach (2.5% Hispanic), Onset (19.7% Hispanic), and Buzzards Bay (2.3% Hispanic).

Pocasset's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Pocasset, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pocasset is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Pocasset ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocasset's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pocasset's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.3%.

Pocasset is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monument Beach (0% Native American/Other), North Falmouth (0% Native American/Other), Bourne (0% Native American/Other), Onset (0% Native American/Other), and Buzzards Bay (0.2% Native American/Other).

Pocasset's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Pocasset, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pocasset is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Pocasset ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocasset's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 85.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Pocasset's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.7%.

Pocasset is less Multiracial than neighboring Monument Beach (2.3% Multiracial), North Falmouth (2% Multiracial), Bourne (1% Multiracial), Onset (11.2% Multiracial), and Buzzards Bay (5.8% 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.