Wilbraham, MA Demographics

A map of Wilbraham's Population by Race

Wilbraham, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 3,679, a decrease from the 4,003 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.4% White, 6.6% Multiracial, 4.0% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.9% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wilbraham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wilbraham has become considerably 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 Wilbraham, that probability was 23.5% in 2020 and 29.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wilbraham is ranked the 142nd 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). Wilbraham was ranked the 136th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wilbraham's White Population

3,067 residents of Wilbraham, or 83.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wilbraham is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Wilbraham ranks 99th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilbraham's White population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. White residents' share of Wilbraham's population has decreased from 87.2% to 83.4%.

Wilbraham is more White than neighboring Springfield (27.8% White), and Somers (71.3% White). Wilbraham is less White than neighboring Monson Center (92.4% White), Palmer Town (83.9% White), and Belchertown (87% White).

Wilbraham's Black Population

69 residents of Wilbraham, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wilbraham is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Wilbraham ranks 139th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilbraham's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Black residents' share of Wilbraham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Wilbraham is more Black than neighboring Monson Center (0% Black), and Somers (1.1% Black). Wilbraham is less Black than neighboring Springfield (17.5% Black), Palmer Town (3.7% Black), and Belchertown (6.7% Black).

Wilbraham's Asian Population

146 residents of Wilbraham, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wilbraham is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Wilbraham ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilbraham's Asian population has grown by an estimated 69.8%. Asian residents' share of Wilbraham's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.0%.

Wilbraham is more Asian than neighboring Springfield (2.7% Asian), Monson Center (2% Asian), Palmer Town (0% Asian), Somers (0% Asian), and Belchertown (1.2% Asian).

Wilbraham's Hispanic Population

127 residents of Wilbraham, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wilbraham is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Wilbraham ranks 95th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilbraham's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wilbraham's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.5%.

Wilbraham is more Hispanic than neighboring Monson Center (2.2% Hispanic), and Belchertown (0% Hispanic). Wilbraham is less Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (48.6% Hispanic), Palmer Town (4.9% Hispanic), and Somers (4.9% Hispanic).

Wilbraham's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Wilbraham, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wilbraham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Wilbraham ranks 219th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilbraham's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wilbraham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Wilbraham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springfield (0.3% Native American/Other), Monson Center (0% Native American/Other), and Palmer Town (0.6% Native American/Other). Wilbraham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Somers (21.7% Native American/Other).

Wilbraham's Multiracial Population

242 residents of Wilbraham, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wilbraham is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Wilbraham ranks 157th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilbraham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Wilbraham's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.6%.

Wilbraham is more Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (3.1% Multiracial), Monson Center (3.3% Multiracial), Somers (1% Multiracial), and Belchertown (4.2% Multiracial). Wilbraham is less Multiracial than neighboring Palmer Town (6.9% 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.