Revere, MA Demographics
A map of Revere's Population by Race
Revere, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 60,012, a decrease from the 62,186 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.6% White, 39.3% Hispanic, 4.4% Black, 4.2% Asian, 3.8% Multiracial, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Revere, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Revere has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Revere, that probability was 65.1% in 2020 and 62.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Revere is ranked the 20th 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). Revere was ranked the 19th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Revere's White Population
27,967 residents of Revere, or 46.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Revere is significantly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Revere ranks 237th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Revere's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Revere's population has increased from 44.9% to 46.6%.
Revere is more White than neighboring Chelsea (17.7% White), Lynn (32.7% White), and Everett (34.4% White). Revere is less White than neighboring Winthrop Town (72.8% White), and Saugus (70.7% White).
Revere's Black Population
2,629 residents of Revere, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Revere is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Revere ranks 46th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Revere's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of Revere's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.
Revere is more Black than neighboring Winthrop Town (3.2% Black). Revere is less Black than neighboring Chelsea (7.1% Black), Saugus (5.4% Black), Lynn (10% Black), and Everett (9.4% Black).
Revere's Asian Population
2,511 residents of Revere, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Revere is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Revere ranks 50th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Revere's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Asian residents' share of Revere's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.2%.
Revere is more Asian than neighboring Winthrop Town (1.4% Asian), Chelsea (2.1% Asian), and Saugus (3.5% Asian). Revere is less Asian than neighboring Lynn (6.2% Asian), and Everett (8.2% Asian).
Revere's Hispanic Population
23,580 residents of Revere, or 39.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Revere is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Revere ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Revere's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Revere's population has increased from 37.3% to 39.3%.
Revere is more Hispanic than neighboring Winthrop Town (18.1% Hispanic), Saugus (12.4% Hispanic), and Everett (32.5% Hispanic). Revere is less Hispanic than neighboring Chelsea (67.3% Hispanic), and Lynn (45.9% Hispanic).
Revere's Native American/Other Population
1,066 residents of Revere, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Revere is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Revere ranks 21st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Revere's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Revere's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.8%.
Revere is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chelsea (1% Native American/Other), and Lynn (1.4% Native American/Other). Revere is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saugus (3.8% Native American/Other), and Everett (4.7% Native American/Other).
Revere's Multiracial Population
2,259 residents of Revere, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Revere is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Revere ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Revere's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Revere's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.8%.
Revere is more Multiracial than neighboring Winthrop Town (2.8% Multiracial). Revere is less Multiracial than neighboring Chelsea (4.9% Multiracial), Saugus (4.1% Multiracial), and Everett (10.8% 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.