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Highest Laotian population share, Massachusetts cities

Massachusetts cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Laotian (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Laotian residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 29 cities in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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Highest Laotian population share by state

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLAOTIAN SHAREVS 2000

01Spencer, MAMA5,6611.4%–

02Gardner, MAMA21,4831.1%–

03Lowell, MAMA119,9711.1%–

04Whitinsville, MAMA7,1150.6%–

05Lynn, MAMA104,2360.3%–

06Southbridge, MAMA18,1050.3%–

07Fitchburg, MAMA42,1360.3%–

08Leominster, MAMA44,1940.2%–

09Springfield, MAMA154,7020.2%–

10West Concord, MAMA5,8760.2%–

11Bellingham, MAMA5,3250.2%–

12Amherst, MAMA40,9200.1%–

13Worcester, MAMA213,8620.1%–

14Pittsfield, MAMA42,9090.1%–

15Gloucester, MAMA30,6270.1%–

16Agawam, MAMA28,7830.1%–

17Saugus, MAMA28,7730.1%–

18Methuen, MAMA54,5840.1%–

19Waltham, MAMA65,0370.1%–

20Medford, MAMA59,8340.1%–

21Norwood, MAMA31,5420.1%–

22Framingham, MAMA73,0210.0%–

23Fall River, MAMA95,2980.0%–

24Milford, MAMA27,7310.0%–

25Dedham, MAMA25,2370.0%–

26Watertown, MAMA35,7100.0%–

27Boston, MAMA672,9730.0%–

28Quincy, MAMA103,1730.0%–

29Cambridge, MAMA122,5880.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES