U.S. Spanish speakers study
Spanish speakers in Massachusetts
646,141 people speak Spanish at home in Massachusetts, 9.7% of residents age 5 and older. By number of speakers, it ranks number 13 in the country.
10 places with 10,000 or more residents clear 20%, and Lawrence has the most speakers.
Massachusetts by the numbers
- people speak Spanish at home
- 646,141
- of residents age 5+ (U.S.: 13.6%)
- 9.7%
- of them say they speak English less than "very well"
- 43.8%
- places of any size clear 20%, home to 37% of the state's speakers
- 11
What to know
Massachusetts has few cities above 20%, but they stand out. Lawrence, Chelsea, Holyoke, Springfield and Lynn have very large Dominican and Puerto Rican communities, while Spanish carries much less weight in the rest of the state.
Where to start
Advertise city by city rather than across the state. That way your budget reaches the places your customers actually are.
Places in Massachusetts above 20%
Includes places with 10,000 or more residents, ranked by number of speakers. The rest are in the downloadable file.
| Place | Speak Spanish | % | English less than "very well" | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 60,682 | 73.6% | 54.4% | $60,433 |
| Springfield | 47,587 | 32.9% | 43.8% | $52,656 |
| Lynn | 37,095 | 39.2% | 52.2% | $75,043 |
| Chelsea | 22,226 | 60.4% | 63.6% | $72,179 |
| Revere | 19,942 | 34.9% | 63.6% | $86,969 |
| Holyoke | 13,479 | 38.1% | 47.2% | $53,605 |
| Methuen | 13,403 | 26.4% | 37.7% | $113,310 |
| Everett | 12,385 | 26.4% | 48.2% | $85,218 |
| Fitchburg | 9,205 | 23.5% | 37.3% | $73,040 |
| Southbridge Town | 4,914 | 28.8% | 38.8% | $66,287 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024. Includes cities and census-designated places (CDPs). Download every place as a CSV. Reviewed on November 7, 2026.
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Questions about Massachusetts
How many people speak Spanish in Massachusetts?
646,141 people age 5 and older, with a margin of error of ±5,977. That's 9.7% of that population, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most Spanish speakers?
Among places above 20%, the top ones are Lawrence (60,682), Springfield (47,587), Lynn (37,095).
Where should I start if I want to sell in Spanish in Massachusetts?
Advertise city by city rather than across the state. That way your budget reaches the places your customers actually are.
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