Provincetown, MA Demographics

A map of Provincetown's Population by Race

Provincetown, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 3,452, an increase from the 3,318 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.2% White, 14.6% Hispanic, 7.0% Black, 1.4% Asian, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Provincetown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Provincetown 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 Provincetown, that probability was 26.9% in 2020 and 40.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Provincetown is ranked the 146th 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). Provincetown was ranked the 148th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Provincetown's White Population

2,595 residents of Provincetown, or 75.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Provincetown is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Provincetown ranks 130th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provincetown's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Provincetown's population has decreased from 85.1% to 75.2%.

Provincetown is less White than neighboring North Eastham (90.9% White), Brewster (88.5% White), East Dennis (96.4% White), Orleans (98.2% White), and Dennis (90.8% White).

Provincetown's Black Population

240 residents of Provincetown, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Provincetown is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Provincetown ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provincetown's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Black residents' share of Provincetown's population has increased from 5.5% to 7.0%.

Provincetown is more Black than neighboring North Eastham (1.2% Black), Brewster (0% Black), East Dennis (0% Black), Orleans (0.7% Black), and Dennis (0% Black).

Provincetown's Asian Population

47 residents of Provincetown, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Provincetown is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Provincetown ranks 209th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provincetown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 95.8%. Asian residents' share of Provincetown's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.4%.

Provincetown is more Asian than neighboring Brewster (0% Asian), East Dennis (0% Asian), Orleans (0% Asian), and Dennis (0% Asian).

Provincetown's Hispanic Population

503 residents of Provincetown, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Provincetown is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Provincetown ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provincetown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 194.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Provincetown's population has increased from 5.2% to 14.6%.

Provincetown is more Hispanic than neighboring North Eastham (0.5% Hispanic), Brewster (8.4% Hispanic), East Dennis (0.4% Hispanic), Orleans (0% Hispanic), and Dennis (8.5% Hispanic).

Provincetown's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Provincetown, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Provincetown is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Provincetown ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provincetown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Provincetown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Provincetown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brewster (0% Native American/Other), East Dennis (0% Native American/Other), Orleans (0% Native American/Other), and Dennis (0% Native American/Other).

Provincetown's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Provincetown, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Provincetown is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Provincetown ranks 215th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provincetown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Provincetown's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.3%.

Provincetown is more Multiracial than neighboring Orleans (1% Multiracial), and Dennis (0.7% Multiracial). Provincetown is less Multiracial than neighboring North Eastham (5.4% Multiracial), Brewster (3.1% Multiracial), and East Dennis (3.1% 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.