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Highest Somali population share, Massachusetts cities

Massachusetts cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Somali ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Somali residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 12 cities in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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Highest Somali population share by state
RANKPLACESTATEPOPSOMALI SHAREVS 2000
01Springfield, MAMA154,7020.4%
02Chelsea, MAMA40,1300.3%
03Milton, MAMA28,5870.2%
04Boston, MAMA672,9730.2%
05Brockton, MAMA106,1340.1%
06Wellesley, MAMA30,3470.0%
07Watertown, MAMA35,7100.0%
08Somerville, MAMA84,2110.0%
09Cambridge, MAMA122,5880.0%
10Franklin, MAMA33,9550.0%
11Waltham, MAMA65,0370.0%
12Lowell, MAMA119,9710.0%
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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES