Stoneham, MA Demographics

A map of Stoneham's Population by Race

Stoneham, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 23,355, a less than 1% change from the 23,244 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 6.8% Asian, 5.7% Multiracial, 4.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stoneham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stoneham has become slightly 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 Stoneham, that probability was 32.8% in 2020 and 33.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stoneham is ranked the 66th 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). Stoneham was ranked the 66th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stoneham's White Population

18,913 residents of Stoneham, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stoneham is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Stoneham ranks 152nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stoneham's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Stoneham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.0%.

Stoneham is more White than neighboring Melrose (76.9% White), Medford (66% White), Winchester (70.5% White), and Woburn (71.7% White). Stoneham is less White than neighboring Wakefield (85.5% White).

Stoneham's Black Population

272 residents of Stoneham, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stoneham is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Stoneham ranks 84th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stoneham's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.6%. Black residents' share of Stoneham's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.2%.

Stoneham is more Black than neighboring Wakefield (0.7% Black). Stoneham is less Black than neighboring Melrose (1.6% Black), Medford (6.3% Black), Winchester (3% Black), and Woburn (4.4% Black).

Stoneham's Asian Population

1,594 residents of Stoneham, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stoneham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Stoneham ranks 41st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stoneham's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Asian residents' share of Stoneham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.8%.

Stoneham is more Asian than neighboring Wakefield (5.7% Asian). Stoneham is less Asian than neighboring Melrose (11% Asian), Medford (13% Asian), Winchester (15.6% Asian), and Woburn (8% Asian).

Stoneham's Hispanic Population

1,098 residents of Stoneham, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stoneham is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Stoneham ranks 121st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stoneham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Stoneham's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.7%.

Stoneham is more Hispanic than neighboring Wakefield (2.7% Hispanic), and Winchester (3.9% Hispanic). Stoneham is less Hispanic than neighboring Melrose (5.2% Hispanic), Medford (8.7% Hispanic), and Woburn (8.1% Hispanic).

Stoneham's Native American/Other Population

148 residents of Stoneham, 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 Stoneham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Stoneham ranks 111th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stoneham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stoneham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Stoneham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melrose (0.5% Native American/Other). Stoneham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wakefield (0.8% Native American/Other), Medford (1.6% Native American/Other), Winchester (1% Native American/Other), and Woburn (1.5% Native American/Other).

Stoneham's Multiracial Population

1,330 residents of Stoneham, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stoneham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Stoneham ranks 114th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stoneham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Stoneham's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.7%.

Stoneham is more Multiracial than neighboring Melrose (5% Multiracial), Wakefield (4.6% Multiracial), and Medford (4.4% Multiracial). Stoneham is less Multiracial than neighboring Winchester (6% Multiracial), and Woburn (6.2% 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.