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Highest Laotian population share, Massachusetts cities

Massachusetts cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Laotian (2024 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. The median across all 29 is 0.1%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Lynn, MA, up 5 places to #5.

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YEAR2020 2024

Highest Laotian population share by state

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLAOTIAN SHAREVS 2020

01Spencer, MAMA5,6611.4%–

02Gardner, MAMA21,4831.1%+0.3 pts

03▼2Lowell, MAMA119,9711.1%+0.2 pts

04Whitinsville, MAMA7,1150.6%–

05▲5Lynn, MAMA104,2360.3%+0.2 pts

06Southbridge, MAMA18,1050.3%–

07Fitchburg, MAMA42,1360.3%–

08▼3Leominster, MAMA44,1940.2%−0.1 pts

09▼1Springfield, MAMA154,7020.2%0.0 pts

10▼1West Concord, MAMA5,8760.2%0.0 pts

11Bellingham, MAMA5,3250.2%–

12▼5Amherst, MAMA40,9200.1%−0.2 pts

13▲3Worcester, MAMA213,8620.1%+0.1 pts

14Pittsfield, MAMA42,9090.1%–

15Gloucester, MAMA30,6270.1%–

16Agawam, MAMA28,7830.1%–

17Saugus, MAMA28,7730.1%–

18Methuen, MAMA54,5840.1%–

19▼2Waltham, MAMA65,0370.1%0.0 pts

20▼6Medford, MAMA59,8340.1%0.0 pts

21Norwood, MAMA31,5420.1%–

22▼10Framingham, MAMA73,0210.0%−0.1 pts

23▼5Fall River, MAMA95,2980.0%0.0 pts

24Milford, MAMA27,7310.0%–

25Dedham, MAMA25,2370.0%–

26Watertown, MAMA35,7100.0%–

27▼2Boston, MAMA672,9730.0%0.0 pts

28Quincy, MAMA103,1730.0%–

29▼14Cambridge, MAMA122,5880.0%−0.1 pts

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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES