West Concord, MA Demographics

A map of West Concord's Population by Race

West Concord, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 5,876, a decrease from the 6,320 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.0% White, 6.3% Asian, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.5% Black, 4.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Concord, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Concord has become 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 West Concord, that probability was 38.2% in 2020 and 34.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Concord is ranked the 110th 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). West Concord was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Concord's White Population

4,703 residents of West Concord, or 80.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Concord is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. West Concord ranks 176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Concord's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of West Concord's population has increased from 77.8% to 80.0%.

West Concord is more White than neighboring Littleton Common (77.1% White), Hanscom AFB (34.4% White), Cochituate (79.7% White), and Framingham (49.9% White). West Concord is less White than neighboring Maynard (80.4% White).

West Concord's Black Population

262 residents of West Concord, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Concord is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. West Concord ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Concord's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Black residents' share of West Concord's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

West Concord is more Black than neighboring Maynard (1.6% Black), Littleton Common (0% Black), Hanscom AFB (0.2% Black), and Cochituate (0.4% Black). West Concord is less Black than neighboring Framingham (5.6% Black).

West Concord's Asian Population

371 residents of West Concord, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Concord is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. West Concord ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Concord's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Asian residents' share of West Concord's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

West Concord is more Asian than neighboring Maynard (5% Asian). West Concord is less Asian than neighboring Littleton Common (13.5% Asian), Hanscom AFB (21.1% Asian), Cochituate (12.3% Asian), and Framingham (7.6% Asian).

West Concord's Hispanic Population

253 residents of West Concord, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Concord is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Concord ranks 77th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Concord's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Concord's population has decreased from 6.3% to 4.3%.

West Concord is more Hispanic than neighboring Maynard (3.7% Hispanic), and Cochituate (3.5% Hispanic). West Concord is less Hispanic than neighboring Littleton Common (5% Hispanic), Hanscom AFB (37% Hispanic), and Framingham (18.7% Hispanic).

West Concord's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Concord, 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 West Concord is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. West Concord ranks 194th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

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

West Concord is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maynard (1.4% Native American/Other), Littleton Common (0.7% Native American/Other), Hanscom AFB (3.5% Native American/Other), Cochituate (1.2% Native American/Other), and Framingham (4.9% Native American/Other).

West Concord's Multiracial Population

287 residents of West Concord, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Concord is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Concord ranks 139th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Concord's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Concord's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.9%.

West Concord is more Multiracial than neighboring Littleton Common (3.6% Multiracial), Hanscom AFB (3.7% Multiracial), and Cochituate (3% Multiracial). West Concord is less Multiracial than neighboring Maynard (7.9% Multiracial), and Framingham (13.1% 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.