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Highest Somali population share, Massachusetts cities · 2010

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 10 cities in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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Highest Somali population share by state

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPSOMALI SHAREVS 2000

01Springfield, MAMA154,7020.4%–

02Cambridge, MAMA122,5880.3%–

03Lynn, MAMA104,2360.2%–

04Boston, MAMA672,9730.2%–

05Chelsea, MAMA40,1300.2%–

06Quincy, MAMA103,1730.1%–

07Worcester, MAMA213,8620.1%–

08Waltham, MAMA65,0370.1%–

09Somerville, MAMA84,2110.1%–

10Medford, MAMA59,8340.0%–

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