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Massachusetts

6,547,629 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 $64,509. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $352,300.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,547,629
+3%since 2000
from 6,349,097 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
839 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 814 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+7%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5.9M6.2M6.5M6.8M7.1M1990201020202024Massachusetts
20247.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,509
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,502 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,966
+31%since 2000
from $25,952 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$352,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,006
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $684 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+51%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,198,359)
Black5%(318,329)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(428,729)
Asian3.7%(236,786)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.5%(2,254,160)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(4,984,800)
Black6%(391,693)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(627,654)
Asian5.3%(347,495)
Other2.4%(154,849)
Diversity Score49.6%(3,246,810)
Diversity Score
50
+40%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 6,547,629 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Massachusetts?

The typical household in Massachusetts earns about $64,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Massachusetts expensive?

In Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $352,300, and the typical rent is about $1,006 a month.

How educated are people in Massachusetts?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Massachusetts?

About 10.5% 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 531,204 residents, a change of about 9 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
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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