Woburn, MA Demographics

A map of Woburn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	30,069	29,746	71.7%	72.8%
Hispanic	3,397	2,602	8.1%	6.4%
Asian	3,365	3,459	8.0%	8.5%
Multiracial	2,619	2,113	6.2%	5.2%
Black	1,857	2,158	4.4%	5.3%
Native American/Other	632	798	1.5%	2.0%

Woburn, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 41,939, a slight increase from the 40,876 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.7% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 8.0% Asian, 6.2% Multiracial, 4.4% Black, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woburn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woburn 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 Woburn, that probability was 45.3% in 2020 and 46.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woburn is ranked the 34th 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). Woburn was ranked the 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woburn's White Population

30,069 residents of Woburn, or 71.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woburn is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Woburn ranks 200th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woburn's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Woburn's population has decreased from 72.8% to 71.7%.

Woburn is more White than neighboring Winchester (70.5% White). Woburn is less White than neighboring Burlington (74.4% White), Stoneham (81% White), Reading (84.3% White), and Arlington (73.8% White).

Woburn's Black Population

1,857 residents of Woburn, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woburn is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Woburn ranks 36th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woburn's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Black residents' share of Woburn's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.4%.

Woburn is more Black than neighboring Winchester (3% Black), Burlington (1.8% Black), Stoneham (1.2% Black), Reading (0.5% Black), and Arlington (2% Black).

Woburn's Asian Population

3,365 residents of Woburn, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woburn is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Woburn ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woburn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Asian residents' share of Woburn's population has decreased from 8.5% to 8.0%.

Woburn is more Asian than neighboring Stoneham (6.8% Asian), and Reading (6.3% Asian). Woburn is less Asian than neighboring Winchester (15.6% Asian), Burlington (14.5% Asian), and Arlington (13% Asian).

Woburn's Hispanic Population

3,397 residents of Woburn, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woburn is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Woburn ranks 76th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woburn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Woburn's population has increased from 6.4% to 8.1%.

Woburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Winchester (3.9% Hispanic), Burlington (5% Hispanic), Stoneham (4.7% Hispanic), Reading (5.6% Hispanic), and Arlington (4.9% Hispanic).

Woburn's Native American/Other Population

632 residents of Woburn, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woburn is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Woburn ranks 39th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woburn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woburn's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.

Woburn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Winchester (1% Native American/Other), Burlington (0.2% Native American/Other), Stoneham (0.6% Native American/Other), Reading (0.4% Native American/Other), and Arlington (0.9% Native American/Other).

Woburn's Multiracial Population

2,619 residents of Woburn, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woburn is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Woburn ranks 54th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woburn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Woburn's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.2%.

Woburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Winchester (6% Multiracial), Burlington (4.1% Multiracial), Stoneham (5.7% Multiracial), Reading (3% Multiracial), and Arlington (5.4% 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.