Sturbridge, MA Demographics

A map of Sturbridge's Population by Race

Sturbridge, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,443, a slight increase from the 2,385 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.6% White, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sturbridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sturbridge has become considerably less 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 Sturbridge, that probability was 25.2% in 2020 and 6.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sturbridge is ranked the 171st 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). Sturbridge was ranked the 176th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sturbridge's White Population

2,359 residents of Sturbridge, or 96.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sturbridge is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Sturbridge ranks 114th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sturbridge's White population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. White residents' share of Sturbridge's population has increased from 86.2% to 96.6%.

Sturbridge is more White than neighboring Southbridge Town (52.6% White), Fiskdale (83.7% White), Holland (90.5% White), Brookfield (79.7% White), and East Brookfield (89.1% White).

Sturbridge's Black Population

0 residents of Sturbridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sturbridge is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Sturbridge ranks 136th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sturbridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Sturbridge's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Sturbridge is less Black than neighboring Southbridge Town (2.9% Black), Fiskdale (4.5% Black), Brookfield (2.1% Black), and East Brookfield (0.1% Black).

Sturbridge's Asian Population

0 residents of Sturbridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sturbridge is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Sturbridge ranks 105th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sturbridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sturbridge's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Sturbridge is less Asian than neighboring Southbridge Town (2.3% Asian), Fiskdale (2% Asian), Holland (2.9% Asian), and East Brookfield (0.8% Asian).

Sturbridge's Hispanic Population

48 residents of Sturbridge, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sturbridge is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Sturbridge ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sturbridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Sturbridge's population has decreased from 5.1% to 2.0%.

Sturbridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Southbridge Town (39.3% Hispanic), Fiskdale (8.3% Hispanic), Holland (3.7% Hispanic), Brookfield (5.4% Hispanic), and East Brookfield (7.7% Hispanic).

Sturbridge's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Sturbridge, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sturbridge is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Sturbridge ranks 100th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sturbridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sturbridge's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Sturbridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Southbridge Town (0.3% Native American/Other), Fiskdale (0% Native American/Other), Holland (0.2% Native American/Other), and East Brookfield (0% Native American/Other). Sturbridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brookfield (12% Native American/Other).

Sturbridge's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Sturbridge, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sturbridge is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sturbridge ranks 126th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sturbridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sturbridge's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.0%.

Sturbridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Brookfield (0.8% Multiracial). Sturbridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Southbridge Town (2.6% Multiracial), Fiskdale (1.4% Multiracial), Holland (2.7% Multiracial), and East Brookfield (2.4% 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.