Topsfield, MA Demographics

A map of Topsfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,264	2,533	86.3%	88.4%
Hispanic	192	176	7.3%	6.1%
Multiracial	93	79	3.5%	2.8%
Asian	39	44	1.5%	1.5%
Black	36	18	1.4%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	14	0.0%	0.5%

Topsfield, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,624, a decrease from the 2,864 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.3% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 1.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Topsfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Topsfield has become 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 Topsfield, that probability was 21.3% in 2020 and 24.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Topsfield is ranked the 167th 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). Topsfield was ranked the 160th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Topsfield's White Population

2,264 residents of Topsfield, or 86.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Topsfield is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Topsfield ranks 81st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topsfield's White population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Topsfield's population has decreased from 88.4% to 86.3%.

Topsfield is more White than neighboring Peabody (72.5% White), and Rowley (85.4% White). Topsfield is less White than neighboring Boxford (91.7% White), Danvers (87.4% White), and Ipswich (90.1% White).

Topsfield's Black Population

36 residents of Topsfield, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Topsfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Topsfield ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topsfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Topsfield's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Topsfield is more Black than neighboring Boxford (0% Black), Rowley (0% Black), and Ipswich (0% Black). Topsfield is less Black than neighboring Danvers (1.8% Black), and Peabody (4.3% Black).

Topsfield's Asian Population

39 residents of Topsfield, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Topsfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Topsfield ranks 138th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topsfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Asian residents' share of Topsfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Topsfield is more Asian than neighboring Boxford (0.4% Asian), and Rowley (0% Asian). Topsfield is less Asian than neighboring Danvers (1.8% Asian), Peabody (2.5% Asian), and Ipswich (3.4% Asian).

Topsfield's Hispanic Population

192 residents of Topsfield, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Topsfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Topsfield ranks 80th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topsfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Topsfield's population has increased from 6.1% to 7.3%.

Topsfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Boxford (3.7% Hispanic), Danvers (5.5% Hispanic), Rowley (0% Hispanic), and Ipswich (4% Hispanic). Topsfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Peabody (14.6% Hispanic).

Topsfield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Topsfield, 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 Topsfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Topsfield ranks 205th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topsfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Topsfield's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Topsfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Boxford (2.1% Native American/Other), Danvers (1% Native American/Other), and Peabody (1.2% Native American/Other).

Topsfield's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Topsfield, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Topsfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Topsfield ranks 217th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topsfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Topsfield's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.5%.

Topsfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Boxford (2.1% Multiracial), Danvers (2.5% Multiracial), and Ipswich (2.5% Multiracial). Topsfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Peabody (4.9% Multiracial), and Rowley (14.6% 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.