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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Quincy

Massachusetts · 84,985 residents · 16.573 sq mi
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Quincy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,858. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $159,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84,985
−3%vs 2000
vs 88,025 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,128 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 5,311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
83K88K94K99K104K1990201020202024Quincy
2024102K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,858
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,121 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,436
−33%vs 2000
vs $26,001 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $181,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $808 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.0% in 2000
51.2% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+15%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(68,980)
Black2.1%(1,846)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1,835)
Asian15.4%(13,519)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.7%(36,730)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(78,129)
Black1%(852)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,115)
Asian6.5%(5,490)
Other0.6%(514)
Diversity Score21.5%(18,295)
Diversity Score
22
−48%vs 2000
vs 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quincy, Massachusetts?

Quincy, Massachusetts has about 84,985 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Quincy, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Quincy, Massachusetts earns about $35,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quincy, Massachusetts expensive?

In Quincy, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $159,500, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Quincy, Massachusetts?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Quincy, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quincy, Massachusetts?

About 6.8% of people in Quincy, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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