Upton, MA Demographics

A map of Upton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,686	2,636	83.1%	85.3%
Asian	166	133	5.1%	4.3%
Hispanic	159	127	4.9%	4.1%
Native American/Other	105	33	3.2%	1.1%
Multiracial	86	131	2.7%	4.2%
Black	32	30	1.0%	1.0%

Upton, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 3,234, an increase from the 3,090 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.1% White, 5.1% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, 2.7% Multiracial, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Upton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Upton 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 Upton, that probability was 26.7% in 2020 and 30.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Upton is ranked the 153rd 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). Upton was ranked the 153rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Upton's White Population

2,686 residents of Upton, or 83.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Upton is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Upton ranks 126th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upton's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Upton's population has decreased from 85.3% to 83.1%.

Upton is more White than neighboring Whitinsville (81.8% White), Westborough (76.1% White), Milford (59% White), and Hopkinton (81.8% White). Upton is less White than neighboring Hopedale (86% White).

Upton's Black Population

32 residents of Upton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Upton is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Upton ranks 174th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upton's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Black residents' share of Upton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Upton is more Black than neighboring Hopedale (0.8% Black), and Hopkinton (0.4% Black). Upton is less Black than neighboring Whitinsville (1.2% Black), Westborough (1.1% Black), and Milford (3.8% Black).

Upton's Asian Population

166 residents of Upton, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Upton is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Upton ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 24.8%. Asian residents' share of Upton's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.1%.

Upton is more Asian than neighboring Whitinsville (1.4% Asian), Hopedale (1.9% Asian), Milford (3% Asian), and Hopkinton (4.9% Asian). Upton is less Asian than neighboring Westborough (5.7% Asian).

Upton's Hispanic Population

159 residents of Upton, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Upton is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Upton ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Upton's population has increased from 4.1% to 4.9%.

Upton is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitinsville (11.4% Hispanic), Hopedale (5.2% Hispanic), Westborough (8.4% Hispanic), Milford (18.9% Hispanic), and Hopkinton (7% Hispanic).

Upton's Native American/Other Population

105 residents of Upton, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Upton is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Upton ranks 89th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 218.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Upton's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.2%.

Upton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Whitinsville (0.8% Native American/Other), Hopedale (0% Native American/Other), Milford (2.7% Native American/Other), and Hopkinton (0% Native American/Other). Upton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westborough (4.6% Native American/Other).

Upton's Multiracial Population

86 residents of Upton, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Upton is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Upton ranks 111th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Upton's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.7%.

Upton is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitinsville (3.4% Multiracial), Hopedale (6% Multiracial), Westborough (4.1% Multiracial), Milford (12.7% Multiracial), and Hopkinton (5.9% 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.