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STATE · ADMITTED 1788 · 2000 CENSUS

Massachusetts

6,349,097 residents · 14 counties · 248 cities · 1,620 census tracts
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Massachusetts is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,502. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $182,800.

MA
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,349,097
+6%since 1990
from 6,016,425 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
814 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 771 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.5
+9%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5.9M6.2M6.5M6.8M7.1M1990201020202024Massachusetts
20247.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,502
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,952
+51%since 1990
from $17,224 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $162,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $580 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
38.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−18%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Massachusetts on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(5,411,774)
Black4.9%(297,006)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(275,859)
Asian2.3%(140,745)
Diversity Score31.9%(1,917,240)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,198,359)
Black5%(318,329)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(428,729)
Asian3.7%(236,786)
Diversity Score35.5%(2,254,160)
Diversity Score
36
+11%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−13%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Boston672,973
2.Worcester213,862
3.Springfield154,702
4.Cambridge122,588
5.Lowell119,971
6.Brockton106,134
7.Lynn104,236
8.Quincy103,173
9.New Bedford101,834
10.Fall River95,298
11.Newton90,741
12.Lawrence89,320
Frequently asked

How many people live in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has about 6,349,097 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Massachusetts?

The typical household in Massachusetts earns about $50,502 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Massachusetts expensive?

In Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $182,800, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Massachusetts?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Massachusetts?

About 9.3% of people in Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 332,672 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
BostonWorcesterSpringfieldCambridgeLowellBrocktonLynnQuincy
All 14 counties
Middlesex CountyWorcester CountyEssex CountySuffolk CountyNorfolk CountyBristol CountyPlymouth CountyHampden CountyBarnstable CountyHampshire CountyBerkshire CountyFranklin CountyDukes CountyNantucket County
Metro areas
BostonWorcesterSpringfieldBarnstableAmherstPittsfieldGreenfieldVineyard HavenNantucket
Rankings
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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