Somerville, MA Demographics

A map of Somerville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	53,144	52,874	65.6%	65.2%
Asian	9,327	8,567	11.5%	10.6%
Hispanic	9,245	9,159	11.4%	11.3%
Multiracial	4,551	4,850	5.6%	6.0%
Black	3,587	4,215	4.4%	5.2%
Native American/Other	1,182	1,380	1.5%	1.7%

Somerville, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 81,036, a less than 1% change from the 81,045 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.6% White, 11.5% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.4% Black, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Somerville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Somerville has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Somerville, that probability was 54.4% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Somerville is ranked the 13th 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). Somerville was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Somerville's White Population

53,144 residents of Somerville, or 65.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Somerville is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Somerville ranks 220th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Somerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 65.6%.

Somerville is more White than neighboring Cambridge (53.8% White), Everett (34.4% White), and Malden (38.7% White). Somerville is less White than neighboring Medford (66% White), and Arlington (73.8% White).

Somerville's Black Population

3,587 residents of Somerville, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Somerville is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Somerville ranks 38th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. Black residents' share of Somerville's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.4%.

Somerville is more Black than neighboring Arlington (2% Black). Somerville is less Black than neighboring Cambridge (10.3% Black), Medford (6.3% Black), Everett (9.4% Black), and Malden (13.2% Black).

Somerville's Asian Population

9,327 residents of Somerville, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Somerville is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Somerville ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. Asian residents' share of Somerville's population has increased from 10.6% to 11.5%.

Somerville is more Asian than neighboring Everett (8.2% Asian). Somerville is less Asian than neighboring Cambridge (20.2% Asian), Medford (13% Asian), Malden (28.1% Asian), and Arlington (13% Asian).

Somerville's Hispanic Population

9,245 residents of Somerville, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Somerville is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Somerville ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Somerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.4%.

Somerville is more Hispanic than neighboring Cambridge (8.8% Hispanic), Medford (8.7% Hispanic), Malden (9.5% Hispanic), and Arlington (4.9% Hispanic). Somerville is less Hispanic than neighboring Everett (32.5% Hispanic).

Somerville's Native American/Other Population

1,182 residents of Somerville, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Somerville is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Somerville ranks 46th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Somerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Somerville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cambridge (1% Native American/Other), and Arlington (0.9% Native American/Other). Somerville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Medford (1.6% Native American/Other), Everett (4.7% Native American/Other), and Malden (2.5% Native American/Other).

Somerville's Multiracial Population

4,551 residents of Somerville, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Somerville is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Somerville ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Somerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Somerville is more Multiracial than neighboring Medford (4.4% Multiracial), and Arlington (5.4% Multiracial). Somerville is less Multiracial than neighboring Cambridge (5.8% Multiracial), Everett (10.8% Multiracial), and Malden (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.