Turkish Population in Massachusetts by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights

The Turkish population in Massachusetts totals 8,686, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. Leading cities include Boston (1,239), followed by Cambridge (712) and Ludlow town (448), 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 Turkish residents are distributed across Massachusetts''s urban and rural landscape.

Top 5 cities with the largest Turkish population in Massachusetts

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  • 1
    Boston
    Turkish population in Boston is 1,239
    0.19% of Boston population is Turkish
  • 2
    Cambridge
    Turkish population in Cambridge is 712
    0.60% of Cambridge population is Turkish
  • 3
    Ludlow town
    Turkish population in Ludlow town is 448
    2.15% of Ludlow town population is Turkish
  • 4
    West Springfield Town
    Turkish population in West Springfield Town is 426
    1.49% of West Springfield Town population is Turkish
  • 5
    Newton
    Turkish population in Newton is 352
    0.40% of Newton population is Turkish

Overview of Turkish population in Massachusetts

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Massachusetts contains 8,686 Turkish residents (0.12% of 7.0 million total state population), positioning the state at the 83rd percentile nationally among U.S. states for Turkish population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census data records indicate Massachusetts's Turkish population of 0.12% exceeds the national average of 0.073% by a factor of 1.7.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey records show Massachusetts hosts 8,686 Turkish residents, representing 3.6% of the nation's total Turkish population of 241,156, establishing the state as a significant demographic concentration center within national boundaries.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data shows Massachusetts maintains 1.1 Turkish Americans per square mile, representing more than sixteen times the national average of 0.068 per square mile, placing the state among jurisdictions with the highest demographic concentrations nationally.
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333 Cities in Massachusetts Ranked by Turkish Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Turkish population in Massachusetts present in Boston, Cambridge, and Ludlow town, 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 Turkish population count
Rank by Turkish Population
City
Turkish Population
% of Total City Population
% of Total Massachusetts Turkish Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Boston 1,239 0.19% 14.26%
2 Cambridge 712 0.60% 8.20%
3 Ludlow town 448 2.15% 5.16%
4 West Springfield Town 426 1.49% 4.90%
5 Newton 352 0.40% 4.05%
6 Somerville 265 0.33% 3.05%
7 Southborough town 247 2.37% 2.84%
8 232 1.23% 2.67%
9 208 0.21% 2.39%
10 201 0.57% 2.31%
11 194 0.50% 2.23%
12 172 0.15% 1.98%
13 171 0.71% 1.97%
14 160 0.25% 1.84%
15 157 0.25% 1.81%
16 151 0.26% 1.74%
17 143 0.83% 1.65%
18 135 0.55% 1.55%
19 132 0.49% 1.52%
20 131 0.28% 1.51%
21 109 0.44% 1.25%
22 101 0.35% 1.16%
23 99 0.17% 1.14%
24 98 1.48% 1.13%
25 92 0.27% 1.06%
26 90 0.23% 1.04%
27 83 0.32% 0.96%
27 83 0.90% 0.96%
28 81 0.13% 0.93%
29 74 0.04% 0.85%
30 69 0.27% 0.79%
30 69 1.29% 0.79%
30 69 0.40% 0.79%
30 69 1.89% 0.79%
31 68 0.04% 0.78%
32 61 0.11% 0.70%
33 57 0.25% 0.66%
34 56 0.26% 0.64%
35 51 0.40% 0.59%
36 43 0.15% 0.50%
37 42 0.06% 0.48%
37 42 0.14% 0.48%
38 40 0.22% 0.46%
39 39 0.09% 0.45%
40 38 0.21% 0.44%
41 37 0.07% 0.43%
42 36 0.09% 0.41%
42 36 0.06% 0.41%
43 35 0.07% 0.40%
43 35 0.11% 0.40%
43 35 0.18% 0.40%
44 30 0.35% 0.35%
44 30 0.17% 0.35%
44 30 0.17% 0.35%
45 29 0.41% 0.33%
45 29 0.07% 0.33%
46 26 0.17% 0.30%
47 25 0.13% 0.29%
48 22 0.21% 0.25%
48 22 0.04% 0.25%
49 21 0.06% 0.24%
50 18 0.11% 0.21%
50 18 0.14% 0.21%
51 16 0.07% 0.18%
52 15 0.07% 0.17%
53 14 0.04% 0.16%
53 14 0.20% 0.16%
53 14 0.05% 0.16%
54 13 0.03% 0.15%
54 13 0.10% 0.15%
54 13 0.03% 0.15%
55 12 0.08% 0.14%
55 12 0.13% 0.14%
55 12 0.06% 0.14%
55 12 0.03% 0.14%
56 11 0.07% 0.13%
56 11 0.10% 0.13%
56 11 0.11% 0.13%
57 10 0.11% 0.12%
57 10 0.10% 0.12%
57 10 0.03% 0.12%
58 9 0.07% 0.10%
58 9 0.08% 0.10%
59 8 0.01% 0.09%
60 7 0.13% 0.08%
60 7 0.04% 0.08%
60 7 0.09% 0.08%
61 6 0.05% 0.07%
62 5 0.03% 0.06%
62 5 0.09% 0.06%
63 3 0.02% 0.03%
63 3 0.20% 0.03%
64 2 0.21% 0.02%
64 2 0.17% 0.02%
64 2 0.01% 0.02%
64 2 0.20% 0.02%
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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 Turkish population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Turkish 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 Turkish 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 Turkish alone, while others identify as Turkish along with another race (such as Turkish and German).
  • We’ve used the “Turkish alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Turkish population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Turkish 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 Turkish .
  2. % of Total Massachusetts Turkish Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Turkish 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 Turkish 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 Turkish 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 Turkish populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

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