Saugus, MA Demographics

A map of Saugus's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	20,345	21,485	70.7%	75.1%
Hispanic	3,575	2,601	12.4%	9.1%
Black	1,558	1,077	5.4%	3.8%
Multiracial	1,190	1,445	4.1%	5.0%
Native American/Other	1,099	603	3.8%	2.1%
Asian	1,006	1,408	3.5%	4.9%

Saugus, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 28,773, a less than 1% change from the 28,619 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.7% White, 12.4% Hispanic, 5.4% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.8% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saugus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saugus has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Saugus, that probability was 42.1% in 2020 and 47.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saugus is ranked the 53rd 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). Saugus was ranked the 57th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saugus's White Population

20,345 residents of Saugus, or 70.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saugus is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Saugus ranks 188th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugus's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Saugus's population has decreased from 75.1% to 70.7%.

Saugus is more White than neighboring Lynn (32.7% White), Revere (46.6% White), and Malden (38.7% White). Saugus is less White than neighboring Melrose (76.9% White), and Wakefield (85.5% White).

Saugus's Black Population

1,558 residents of Saugus, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saugus is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Saugus ranks 61st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugus's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.7%. Black residents' share of Saugus's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.4%.

Saugus is more Black than neighboring Melrose (1.6% Black), Revere (4.4% Black), and Wakefield (0.7% Black). Saugus is less Black than neighboring Lynn (10% Black), and Malden (13.2% Black).

Saugus's Asian Population

1,006 residents of Saugus, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saugus is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Saugus ranks 56th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugus's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Asian residents' share of Saugus's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.5%.

Saugus is less Asian than neighboring Melrose (11% Asian), Lynn (6.2% Asian), Revere (4.2% Asian), Malden (28.1% Asian), and Wakefield (5.7% Asian).

Saugus's Hispanic Population

3,575 residents of Saugus, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saugus is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Saugus ranks 44th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugus's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Saugus's population has increased from 9.1% to 12.4%.

Saugus is more Hispanic than neighboring Melrose (5.2% Hispanic), Malden (9.5% Hispanic), and Wakefield (2.7% Hispanic). Saugus is less Hispanic than neighboring Lynn (45.9% Hispanic), and Revere (39.3% Hispanic).

Saugus's Native American/Other Population

1,099 residents of Saugus, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saugus is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Saugus ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugus's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 82.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Saugus's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.8%.

Saugus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melrose (0.5% Native American/Other), Lynn (1.4% Native American/Other), Revere (1.8% Native American/Other), Malden (2.5% Native American/Other), and Wakefield (0.8% Native American/Other).

Saugus's Multiracial Population

1,190 residents of Saugus, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saugus is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Saugus ranks 60th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugus's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Saugus's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.1%.

Saugus is more Multiracial than neighboring Lynn (3.8% Multiracial), and Revere (3.8% Multiracial). Saugus is less Multiracial than neighboring Melrose (5% Multiracial), Malden (8% Multiracial), and Wakefield (4.6% 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.