South Ashburnham, MA Demographics

A map of South Ashburnham's Population by Race

South Ashburnham, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,500, a dramatic increase from the 1,136 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.1% White, 18.9% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Ashburnham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham, that probability was 16.3% in 2020 and 39.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Ashburnham is ranked the 207th 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). South Ashburnham was ranked the 222nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Ashburnham's White Population

1,127 residents of South Ashburnham, or 75.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Ashburnham is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. South Ashburnham ranks 48th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Ashburnham's White population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of South Ashburnham's population has decreased from 91.4% to 75.1%.

South Ashburnham is more White than neighboring Fitchburg (52.4% White), and Leominster (68% White). South Ashburnham is less White than neighboring Gardner (77.6% White), Winchendon (88.5% White), and Baldwinville (94.5% White).

South Ashburnham's Black Population

41 residents of South Ashburnham, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Ashburnham is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. South Ashburnham ranks 156th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Ashburnham's Black population has grown by an estimated 192.9%. Black residents' share of South Ashburnham's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.7%.

South Ashburnham is more Black than neighboring Winchendon (0.5% Black), and Baldwinville (1.3% Black). South Ashburnham is less Black than neighboring Gardner (4% Black), Fitchburg (6% Black), and Leominster (4.9% Black).

South Ashburnham's Asian Population

0 residents of South Ashburnham, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Ashburnham is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. South Ashburnham ranks 140th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Ashburnham's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Ashburnham's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

South Ashburnham is less Asian than neighboring Gardner (2.4% Asian), Winchendon (0.8% Asian), Fitchburg (2.3% Asian), and Leominster (3.1% Asian).

South Ashburnham's Hispanic Population

283 residents of South Ashburnham, or 18.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Ashburnham is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. South Ashburnham ranks 199th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Ashburnham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 875.9%. Hispanic residents' share of South Ashburnham's population has increased from 2.6% to 18.9%.

South Ashburnham is more Hispanic than neighboring Gardner (10.7% Hispanic), Winchendon (5.8% Hispanic), Baldwinville (2.5% Hispanic), and Leominster (16% Hispanic). South Ashburnham is less Hispanic than neighboring Fitchburg (33.5% Hispanic).

South Ashburnham's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Ashburnham, 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 South Ashburnham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. South Ashburnham ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Ashburnham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Ashburnham's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

South Ashburnham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gardner (0.2% Native American/Other), Fitchburg (0.5% Native American/Other), Baldwinville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Leominster (1.6% Native American/Other).

South Ashburnham's Multiracial Population

49 residents of South Ashburnham, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Ashburnham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. South Ashburnham ranks 220th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Ashburnham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.1%. Multiracial residents' share of South Ashburnham's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.3%.

South Ashburnham is more Multiracial than neighboring Baldwinville (1.6% Multiracial). South Ashburnham is less Multiracial than neighboring Gardner (5% Multiracial), Winchendon (4.4% Multiracial), Fitchburg (5.4% Multiracial), and Leominster (6.4% 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.