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Highest Nicaraguan population share, Massachusetts cities · 2020

Massachusetts cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Nicaraguan origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Nicaraguan residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 37 cities in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

Highest Nicaraguan population share by state

RANKPLACESTATEPOPNICARAGUAN SHAREVS 2000

01Mansfield Center, MAMA7,2220.6%–

02Chelsea, MAMA40,1300.2%–

03Williamstown, MAMA5,0700.2%–

04Webster, MAMA12,2280.2%–

05Holyoke, MAMA38,0230.2%–

06Gardner, MAMA21,4830.2%–

07Springfield, MAMA154,7020.2%–

08Everett, MAMA53,5720.2%–

09North Attleborough, MAMA31,5060.1%–

10Wellesley, MAMA30,3470.1%–

11Attleboro, MAMA47,4470.1%–

12West Springfield, MAMA28,8290.1%–

13Revere, MAMA60,1410.1%–

14Pittsfield, MAMA42,9090.1%–

15Melrose, MAMA29,5970.1%–

16Peabody, MAMA55,9530.1%–

17Boston, MAMA672,9730.1%–

18Arlington, MAMA46,3500.1%–

19Dedham, MAMA25,2370.1%–

20Brockton, MAMA106,1340.1%–

21Woburn, MAMA43,9620.1%–

22North Adams, MAMA12,3680.1%–

23Medford, MAMA59,8340.1%–

24Framingham, MAMA73,0210.1%–

25Greenfield, MAMA17,6910.0%–

26Lowell, MAMA119,9710.0%–

27Brookline, MAMA63,2660.0%–

28Waltham, MAMA65,0370.0%–

29Fall River, MAMA95,2980.0%–

30Newton, MAMA90,7410.0%–

31Cambridge, MAMA122,5880.0%–

32Chicopee, MAMA55,3100.0%–

33Salem, MAMA45,3810.0%–

34Lawrence, MAMA89,3200.0%–

35Worcester, MAMA213,8620.0%–

36Lynn, MAMA104,2360.0%–

37Somerville, MAMA84,2110.0%–

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