Popponesset, MA Demographics

A map of Popponesset's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	542	242	96.3%	86.4%
Multiracial	15	10	2.7%	3.6%
Asian	6	7	1.1%	2.5%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.7%
Hispanic	0	17	0.0%	6.1%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.7%

Popponesset, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 563, a dramatic increase from the 280 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.3% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Popponesset, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Popponesset 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 Popponesset, that probability was 24.7% in 2020 and 7.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Popponesset is ranked the 237th 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). Popponesset was ranked the 244th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Popponesset's White Population

542 residents of Popponesset, or 96.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Popponesset is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Popponesset ranks 107th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Popponesset's White population has grown by an estimated 124.0%. White residents' share of Popponesset's population has increased from 86.4% to 96.3%.

Popponesset is more White than neighboring New Seabury (94.9% White), Seabrook (94.7% White), and Mashpee Neck (88.9% White). Popponesset is less White than neighboring Popponesset Island (100% White), and Monomoscoy Island (100% White).

Popponesset's Black Population

0 residents of Popponesset, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Popponesset is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Popponesset ranks 196th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Popponesset's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Popponesset's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Popponesset is less Black than neighboring Mashpee Neck (4.2% Black).

Popponesset's Asian Population

6 residents of Popponesset, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Popponesset is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Popponesset ranks 91st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Popponesset's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Asian residents' share of Popponesset's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.1%.

Popponesset is more Asian than neighboring Popponesset Island (0% Asian), New Seabury (0% Asian), Seabrook (0% Asian), Mashpee Neck (0% Asian), and Monomoscoy Island (0% Asian).

Popponesset's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Popponesset, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Popponesset is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Popponesset ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Popponesset's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Popponesset's population has decreased from 6.1% to 0.0%.

Popponesset is less Hispanic than neighboring New Seabury (5.1% Hispanic), and Mashpee Neck (4.7% Hispanic).

Popponesset's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Popponesset, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Popponesset is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Popponesset ranks 154th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Popponesset's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Popponesset's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Popponesset's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Popponesset, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Popponesset is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Popponesset ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Popponesset's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Popponesset's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.7%.

Popponesset is more Multiracial than neighboring Popponesset Island (0% Multiracial), New Seabury (0% Multiracial), Mashpee Neck (2.2% Multiracial), and Monomoscoy Island (0% Multiracial). Popponesset is less Multiracial than neighboring Seabrook (5.3% 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.