Burmese Population in Massachusetts by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights

The Burmese population in Massachusetts totals 1,944, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. Leading cities include Lowell (469), followed by Quincy (350) and Boston (279), each hosting visible segments of the community. While these urban centers anchor much of the population, the statewide total points to a broader presence in unincorporated areas and smaller towns beyond major city boundaries. The analysis below explores how Burmese residents are distributed across Massachusetts''s urban and rural landscape.

Top 5 cities with the largest Burmese population in Massachusetts

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  • 1
    Lowell
    Burmese population in Lowell is 469
    0.41% of Lowell population is Burmese
  • 2
    Quincy
    Burmese population in Quincy is 350
    0.35% of Quincy population is Burmese
  • 3
    Boston
    Burmese population in Boston is 279
    0.04% of Boston population is Burmese
  • 4
    Malden
    Burmese population in Malden is 137
    0.21% of Malden population is Burmese
  • 5
    Revere
    Burmese population in Revere is 104
    0.17% of Revere population is Burmese

Overview of Burmese population in Massachusetts

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Massachusetts contains 1,944 Burmese residents (0.028% of 7.0 million total state population), positioning the state at the 45th percentile nationally among U.S. states for Burmese population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Massachusetts's Burmese demographic representation of 0.028% remains below the national average of 0.069%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey data indicates Massachusetts contains 1,944 Burmese residents, representing less than 1% of the nation's total Burmese population of 230,813, constituting a minimal fraction of the national demographic community relative to the state's overall population size.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data indicates Massachusetts's density of 0.25 Burmese Americans per square mile exceeds the national average of 0.065 per square mile by more than triple, establishing the state as a significant concentration center for Burmese demographic communities.
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333 Cities in Massachusetts Ranked by Burmese Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Burmese population in Massachusetts present in Lowell, Quincy, and Boston, along with several other incorporated cities reporting non-zero populations. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all incorporated cities included in this analysis*.
cities in Massachusetts ranked by Burmese population count
Rank by Burmese Population
City
Burmese Population
% of Total City Population
% of Total Massachusetts Burmese Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Lowell 469 0.41% 24.13%
2 Quincy 350 0.35% 18.00%
3 Boston 279 0.04% 14.35%
4 Malden 137 0.21% 7.05%
5 Revere 104 0.17% 5.35%
6 Attleboro 97 0.21% 4.99%
7 Everett 59 0.12% 3.04%
8 56 0.04% 2.88%
9 49 0.30% 2.52%
10 41 0.03% 2.11%
11 39 0.14% 2.01%
12 38 0.55% 1.95%
13 31 0.09% 1.59%
14 23 0.20% 1.18%
15 17 0.11% 0.87%
16 16 0.04% 0.82%
16 16 0.02% 0.82%
17 13 0.05% 0.67%
18 10 0.04% 0.51%
18 10 0.06% 0.51%
18 10 0.13% 0.51%
19 9 0.03% 0.46%
20 7 0.10% 0.36%
21 5 0.01% 0.26%
21 5 0.01% 0.26%
21 5 0.02% 0.26%
22 4 0.27% 0.21%
23 2 0.01% 0.10%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks city in Massachusetts by their Burmese population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Burmese population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Burmese ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as Burmese alone, while others identify as Burmese along with another race (such as Burmese and German).
  • We’ve used the “Burmese alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Burmese population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Burmese alone or in combination in city. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total City Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Burmese .
  2. % of Total Massachusetts Burmese Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Burmese population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small Burmese populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • City that don’t have any reported Burmese population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Burmese populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.