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665,945
TOTAL POPULATION
320,791
MALE POPULATION
345,154
FEMALE POPULATION
92.94
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.59
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$55,949
PER CAPITA INCOME
$106,015
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$89,212
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,137
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
398,813
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Boston Area Codes

Race in Boston

The most populous races in Boston are White / Caucasian (323,655 | 48.6%), Black / African American (150,002 | 22.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (130,313 | 19.6%).
Race in Boston
Race# Population% Population
Asian64,3879.7%
Black / African American150,00222.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific5440.1%
Hispanic or Latino130,31319.6%
Native / Alaskan2,2860.3%
White / Caucasian323,65548.6%
Two or more Races79,71112.0%
Some other Race45,3606.8%
Total665,945100.0%

Ancestry in Boston

The most populous ancestries reported in Boston are Irish (86,884 | 13.1%), Italian (48,510 | 7.3%), Dominican (38,872 | 5.8%), Indian (Asian) (33,865 | 5.1%), and English (33,468 | 5.0%), together accounting for 36.3% of all Boston residents.
Ancestry in Boston
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1570.0%
African4,8810.7%
Alaska Native340.0%
Alaskan Athabascan270.0%
Albanian1,7910.3%
Alsatian780.0%
American14,7502.2%
Apache880.0%
Arab7,6051.1%
Argentinean5140.1%
Armenian1,2490.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac330.0%
Australian2240.0%
Austrian8220.1%
Bahamian230.0%
Bangladeshi80.0%
Barbadian2,8250.4%
Basque880.0%
Belgian6620.1%
Belizean1800.0%
Bermudan1540.0%
Bhutanese2,3130.4%
Blackfeet4780.1%
Bolivian3430.1%
Brazilian3,5520.5%
British2,6880.4%
British West Indian2,3770.4%
Bulgarian2760.0%
Burmese4,7870.7%
Cajun950.0%
Cambodian180.0%
Canadian1,9360.3%
Cape Verdean12,5121.9%
Carpatho Rusyn340.0%
Celtic720.0%
Central American24,3173.6%
Central American Indian1,2550.2%
Cherokee1,0200.2%
Cheyenne930.0%
Chickasaw150.0%
Chilean6190.1%
Chippewa260.0%
Choctaw1210.0%
Colombian9,1961.4%
Comanche60.0%
Costa Rican1,3180.2%
Creek310.0%
Croatian4770.1%
Cuban2,6070.4%
Cypriot870.0%
Czech1,3130.2%
Czechoslovakian570.0%
Danish1,2440.2%
Dominican38,8725.8%
Dutch2,6370.4%
Eastern European4,2800.6%
Ecuadorian1,8030.3%
Egyptian4910.1%
English33,4685.0%
Estonian2120.0%
Ethiopian1,4390.2%
European7,5981.1%
Filipino8160.1%
Finnish8440.1%
French11,2051.7%
French American Indian210.0%
French Canadian8,0101.2%
German31,7444.8%
German Russian570.0%
Ghanaian7430.1%
Greek6,4131.0%
Guamanian / Chamorro280.0%
Guatemalan4,8700.7%
Guyanese6330.1%
Haitian21,0593.2%
Honduran4,0550.6%
Hungarian1,7810.3%
Icelander170.0%
Indian (Asian)33,8655.1%
Indonesian3670.1%
Inupiat350.0%
Iranian1,3130.2%
Iraqi1800.0%
Irish86,88413.1%
Iroquois380.0%
Israeli4820.1%
Italian48,5107.3%
Jamaican11,7871.8%
Japanese7630.1%
Jordanian1360.0%
Kenyan6240.1%
Korean3,4180.5%
Laotian3120.1%
Latvian3340.1%
Lebanese2,1970.3%
Liberian2880.0%
Lithuanian2,2340.3%
Luxembourger320.0%
Macedonian330.0%
Malaysian1180.0%
Maltese540.0%
Mexican7,3981.1%
Mexican American Indian3070.1%
Mongolian1280.0%
Moroccan8690.1%
Native Hawaiian5630.1%
Navajo2270.0%
New Zealander1740.0%
Nicaraguan4640.1%
Nigerian3,1930.5%
Northern European7200.1%
Norwegian2,9260.4%
Okinawan670.0%
Osage60.0%
Pakistani6000.1%
Palestinian3320.1%
Panamanian5360.1%
Paraguayan1250.0%
Peruvian1,3960.2%
Polish13,6672.1%
Portuguese6,0110.9%
Potawatomi210.0%
Puerto Rican31,4704.7%
Romanian8260.1%
Russian7,2621.1%
Salvadoran12,0181.8%
Samoan1450.0%
Scandinavian1,1180.2%
Scotch-Irish2,5290.4%
Scottish7,2581.1%
Senegalese360.0%
Serbian4530.1%
Sierra Leonean3980.1%
Sioux460.0%
Slavic1590.0%
Slovak7220.1%
Slovene1250.0%
Somali1,4400.2%
South African3030.1%
South American15,9122.4%
South American Indian3060.1%
Spaniard1,6710.3%
Spanish1,1290.2%
Spanish American1090.0%
Sri Lankan11,3751.7%
Subsaharan African26,8944.0%
Sudanese1590.0%
Swedish4,9510.7%
Swiss1,0840.2%
Syrian5460.1%
Thai12,3351.8%
Tlingit-Haida210.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian5,2110.8%
Turkish1,1290.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander1440.0%
Ugandan830.0%
Ukrainian1,9360.3%
Uruguayan1160.0%
Venezuelan1,7510.3%
Vietnamese4840.1%
Welsh1,8910.3%
West Indian1,9260.3%
Yugoslavian1390.0%
Zimbabwean520.0%
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Immigrants in Boston

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Boston came from Latin America (92,332 | 13.9%), Caribbean (57,386 | 8.6%), Asia (49,800 | 7.5%), Eastern Asia (25,242 | 3.8%), and Dominican Republic (23,522 | 3.5%), together accounting for 37.3% of all Boston residents.
Immigrants in Boston
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan980.0%
Africa20,5793.1%
Albania1,3990.2%
Argentina3930.1%
Armenia600.0%
Asia49,8007.5%
Australia3860.1%
Austria800.0%
Azores460.0%
Bahamas660.0%
Bangladesh5480.1%
Barbados1,5240.2%
Belarus3170.1%
Belgium1540.0%
Belize410.0%
Bolivia1830.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1020.0%
Brazil4,0930.6%
Bulgaria2560.0%
Cabo Verde8,7391.3%
Cambodia4480.1%
Cameroon1730.0%
Canada2,5840.4%
Caribbean57,3868.6%
Central America18,7612.8%
Chile5090.1%
China22,1323.3%
Colombia7,1181.1%
Congo120.0%
Costa Rica6490.1%
Croatia890.0%
Cuba9160.1%
Czechoslovakia3130.1%
Denmark1690.0%
Dominica1,0010.2%
Dominican Republic23,5223.5%
Eastern Africa3,9500.6%
Eastern Asia25,2423.8%
Eastern Europe7,7911.2%
Ecuador9270.1%
Egypt2930.0%
El Salvador7,4741.1%
England6700.1%
Eritrea1120.0%
Ethiopia1,5200.2%
Europe20,7893.1%
France1,2170.2%
Germany1,4690.2%
Ghana7650.1%
Greece1,1250.2%
Grenada3380.1%
Guatemala3,4390.5%
Guyana6160.1%
Haiti16,1002.4%
Honduras2,7760.4%
Hong Kong1,1040.2%
Hungary1830.0%
India6,1990.9%
Indonesia2700.0%
Iran1,2520.2%
Iraq800.0%
Ireland2,0870.3%
Israel6430.1%
Italy1,5950.2%
Jamaica7,6951.2%
Japan6860.1%
Jordan1160.0%
Kazakhstan1320.0%
Kenya9470.1%
Korea2,4060.4%
Kuwait5060.1%
Laos430.0%
Latin America92,33213.9%
Latvia1310.0%
Lebanon3080.1%
Liberia1210.0%
Lithuania600.0%
Malaysia2070.0%
Mexico2,3820.4%
Middle Africa8010.1%
Moldova650.0%
Morocco1,0050.2%
Nepal1930.0%
Netherlands2340.0%
Nicaragua1700.0%
Nigeria1,6610.3%
North Macedonia210.0%
Northern Africa1,9610.3%
Northern Europe5,0470.8%
Norway420.0%
Oceania5730.1%
Pakistan6100.1%
Panama4360.1%
Peru1,0420.2%
Philippines1,3830.2%
Poland7600.1%
Portugal6210.1%
Romania4530.1%
Russia2,0140.3%
Saudi Arabia3270.1%
Scotland1860.0%
Senegal320.0%
Serbia1520.0%
Sierra Leone5510.1%
Singapore2400.0%
Somalia8640.1%
South Africa5810.1%
South America16,1852.4%
South Central Asia9,2731.4%
South Eastern Asia11,0501.7%
Southern Europe4,4230.7%
Spain1,0820.2%
Sri Lanka1340.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines1740.0%
Sudan940.0%
Sweden2860.0%
Switzerland2780.0%
Syria1560.0%
Taiwan9750.2%
Thailand4560.1%
Trinidad and Tobago4,4590.7%
Turkey9760.2%
Uganda1560.0%
Ukraine1,0760.2%
Uruguay30.0%
Uzbekistan540.0%
Venezuela1,1930.2%
Vietnam7,6941.2%
West Indies2090.0%
Western Africa12,5831.9%
Western Asia4,1090.6%
Western Europe3,4320.5%
Yemen2230.0%
Zaire1180.0%
Zimbabwe480.0%
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Sex and Age in Boston

Sex and Age in Boston

The most populous age groups in Boston are 25 to 29 Years (41,976 | 13.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (43,817 | 12.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Boston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16,014 (5.0%)15,414 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Years14,278 (4.4%)12,523 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Years15,281 (4.8%)14,245 (4.1%)
15 to 19 Years21,931 (6.8%)24,359 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years31,119 (9.7%)35,653 (10.3%)
25 to 29 Years41,976 (13.1%)43,817 (12.7%)
30 to 34 Years36,156 (11.3%)36,500 (10.6%)
35 to 39 Years25,720 (8.0%)24,838 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years17,232 (5.4%)19,160 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years16,483 (5.1%)17,193 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years17,057 (5.3%)18,150 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years17,367 (5.4%)19,112 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years15,454 (4.8%)16,877 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years12,486 (3.9%)14,613 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years9,279 (2.9%)11,827 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years6,125 (1.9%)7,761 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years3,276 (1.0%)5,326 (1.5%)
85 Years and over3,557 (1.1%)7,786 (2.3%)
Total320,791 (100.0%)345,154 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Boston

Median Family Size in Boston

The median family size in Boston is 3.05 persons per family, with single female/mother families (38,957 | 30.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (11,318 | 8.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.64 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Boston
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple78,195 (60.9%)3.08
Single Male/Father11,318 (8.8%)2.64
Single Female/Mother38,957 (30.3%)3.10
Total Families128,470 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Boston

The median household size in Boston is 2.26 persons per household, with single female/mother households (38,957 | 14.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.28 persons per household. non-family households (147,583 | 53.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.47 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Boston
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple78,195 (28.3%)3.13
Single Male/Father11,318 (4.1%)2.93
Single Female/Mother38,957 (14.1%)3.28
Non-family147,583 (53.5%)1.47
Total Households276,053 (100.0%)2.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in Boston

Out of a total of 276,053 households in Boston, 128,470 (46.5%) are family households, while 147,583 (53.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 57,620, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 100,853.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Boston
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-100,853 (36.5%)
2-Person Households57,620 (20.9%)33,077 (12.0%)
3-Person Households32,422 (11.7%)8,771 (3.2%)
4-Person Households21,831 (7.9%)3,528 (1.3%)
5-Person Households9,833 (3.6%)859 (0.3%)
6-Person Households4,147 (1.5%)332 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households2,617 (0.9%)163 (0.1%)
Total128,470 (46.5%)147,583 (53.5%)

Female Fertility in Boston

Fertility by Age in Boston

Average fertility rate in Boston is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Boston
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years86 (1.3%)4.0
20 to 34 years4,263 (63.6%)37.0
35 to 50 years2,350 (35.1%)36.0
Total6,699 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Boston

68.5% of women with births (6,699) in Boston are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Boston
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)86 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,903 (68.1%)1,360 (31.9%)
35 to 50 years1,685 (71.7%)665 (28.3%)
Total4,589 (68.5%)2,110 (31.5%)

Fertility by Education in Boston

Average fertility rate in Boston is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 45.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 30.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Boston
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School695 (10.4%)35.0
High School Diploma977 (14.6%)36.0
College or Associate's Degree1,078 (16.1%)22.0
Bachelor's Degree1,885 (28.1%)30.0
Graduate Degree2,064 (30.8%)45.0
Total6,699 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Boston

31.5% of women with births in Boston are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 59.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Boston
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School352 (50.6%)343 (49.3%)
High School Diploma445 (45.6%)532 (54.4%)
College or Associate's Degree442 (41.0%)636 (59.0%)
Bachelor's Degree1,374 (72.9%)511 (27.1%)
Graduate Degree1,973 (95.6%)91 (4.4%)
Total4,589 (68.5%)2,110 (31.5%)

Income in Boston

Income Overview in Boston

Per Capita Income in Boston is $55,949, while median incomes of families and households are $106,015 and $89,212 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income665,945$55,949
Median Family Income128,470$106,015
Mean Family Income128,470$157,118
Median Household Income276,053$89,212
Mean Household Income276,053$132,509
Income Deficit128,470$11,137
Wage / Income Gap (%)665,94517.11%
Wage / Income Gap ($)665,94582.89¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index665,9450.54

Earnings by Sex in Boston

Average Earnings in Boston are $52,161, $57,249 for men and $47,451 for women, a difference of 17.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Boston
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male203,814 (48.7%)$57,249
Female215,041 (51.3%)$47,451
Total418,855 (100.0%)$52,161

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Boston

The most common earnings brackets in Boston are $100,000+ for men (54,926 | 27.0%) and $100,000+ for women (40,589 | 18.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Boston
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9,353 (4.6%)13,520 (6.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9995,584 (2.7%)9,052 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4996,561 (3.2%)9,469 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9994,334 (2.1%)5,489 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4995,985 (2.9%)6,473 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,340 (1.6%)4,050 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,110 (2.0%)5,222 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,966 (1.5%)4,259 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,285 (1.6%)4,435 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9994,858 (2.4%)5,517 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9998,101 (4.0%)8,758 (4.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9998,052 (4.0%)9,432 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9998,030 (3.9%)8,328 (3.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9998,451 (4.2%)8,135 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9998,165 (4.0%)9,253 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9996,485 (3.2%)8,441 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99913,989 (6.9%)14,855 (6.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99913,203 (6.5%)13,207 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99924,036 (11.8%)26,557 (12.3%)
$100,000+54,926 (27.0%)40,589 (18.9%)
Total203,814 (100.0%)215,041 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Boston

Average earnings in Boston are $68,304 for men and $58,201 for women, a difference of 14.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $104,840, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,649. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $86,360, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,258.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Boston
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,649$24,258
High School Diploma$42,559$34,034
College or Associate's Degree$47,909$39,240
Bachelor's Degree$83,732$69,225
Graduate Degree$104,840$86,360
Total$68,304$58,201

Family Income in Boston

Family Income Brackets in Boston

According to the Boston family income data, there are 31,475 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,854 families (3.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Boston
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006,0384.7%
$10,000 to $14,9993,8543.0%
$15,000 to $24,9997,4515.8%
$25,000 to $34,9997,4515.8%
$35,000 to $49,9999,8927.7%
$50,000 to $74,99913,74610.7%
$75,000 to $99,99912,84710.0%
$100,000 to $149,99920,42715.9%
$150,000 to $199,99915,15911.8%
$200,000+31,47524.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Boston

7+ person families (2,082 | 1.6%) account for the highest median family income in Boston with $140,157 per family, while 2-person families (62,100 | 48.3%) have the highest median income of $50,638 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Boston
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families62,100 (48.3%)$101,275
3-Person Families32,368 (25.2%)$98,556
4-Person Families19,632 (15.3%)$125,181
5-Person Families8,884 (6.9%)$112,263
6-Person Families3,404 (2.6%)$122,586
7+ Person Families2,082 (1.6%)$140,157
Total128,470 (100.0%)$106,015

Family Income by Number of Earners in Boston

The median family income in Boston is $106,015, with families comprising 3+ earners (16,256) having the highest median family income of $158,883, while families with no earners (14,330) have the lowest median family income of $21,722, accounting for 12.7% and 11.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Boston
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners14,330 (11.2%)$21,722
1 Earner37,185 (28.9%)$56,159
2 Earners60,699 (47.2%)$149,335
3+ Earners16,256 (12.7%)$158,883
Total128,470 (100.0%)$106,015

Household Income in Boston

Household Income Brackets in Boston

With 54,106 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Boston, accounting for 19.6% of all households. In contrast, only 14,907 households (5.4%) fall into the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Boston
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00022,0848.0%
$10,000 to $14,99916,0115.8%
$15,000 to $24,99918,4966.7%
$25,000 to $34,99914,9075.4%
$35,000 to $49,99919,3247.0%
$50,000 to $74,99930,91811.2%
$75,000 to $99,99928,43310.3%
$100,000 to $149,99942,51215.4%
$150,000 to $199,99929,26210.6%
$200,000+54,10619.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Boston

The median household income in Boston is $89,212, with the highest median household income of $113,612 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 122,808 households (44.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,500, with 17,092 households (6.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Boston
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years17,092 (6.2%)$37,500
25 to 44 Years122,808 (44.5%)$113,612
45 to 64 Years83,802 (30.4%)$91,976
65+ Years52,351 (19.0%)$46,782
Total276,053 (100.0%)$89,212

Poverty in Boston

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Boston

With 16.4% poverty level for males and 18.5% for females among the residents of Boston, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10,018 males (32.1%) and 12,139 females (36.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Boston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,896 (18.5%)3,092 (20.6%)
5 Years988 (29.1%)522 (24.6%)
6 to 11 Years4,011 (24.8%)3,528 (22.0%)
12 to 14 Years2,093 (22.1%)1,996 (24.5%)
15 Years771 (27.0%)695 (22.2%)
16 and 17 Years1,311 (25.1%)1,104 (22.1%)
18 to 24 Years10,018 (32.1%)12,139 (36.0%)
25 to 34 Years7,916 (10.3%)9,707 (12.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,487 (8.2%)6,575 (15.0%)
45 to 54 Years4,439 (13.4%)4,715 (13.4%)
55 to 64 Years5,287 (16.2%)5,671 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,850 (17.9%)4,835 (18.4%)
75 Years and over2,609 (20.8%)5,451 (27.7%)
Total49,676 (16.4%)60,030 (18.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Boston

According to the poverty statistics in Boston, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.8% of males and 87.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Boston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12,777 (81.5%)11,927 (79.4%)
5 Years2,412 (70.9%)1,596 (75.3%)
6 to 11 Years12,189 (75.2%)12,548 (78.0%)
12 to 14 Years7,367 (77.9%)6,138 (75.5%)
15 Years2,082 (73.0%)2,443 (77.8%)
16 and 17 Years3,913 (74.9%)3,882 (77.9%)
18 to 24 Years21,159 (67.9%)21,547 (64.0%)
25 to 34 Years69,255 (89.7%)70,286 (87.9%)
35 to 44 Years39,217 (91.8%)37,333 (85.0%)
45 to 54 Years28,783 (86.6%)30,559 (86.6%)
55 to 64 Years27,264 (83.8%)30,204 (84.2%)
65 to 74 Years17,677 (82.1%)21,397 (81.6%)
75 Years and over9,922 (79.2%)14,259 (72.3%)
Total254,017 (83.6%)264,119 (81.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Boston

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Boston show that 5.9% or 4,634 of the total 78,195 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 36.2%, comprising of 130 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.6%, which includes 1,165 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Boston
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children45,694 (94.2%)2,799 (5.8%)
1 or 2 Children24,007 (95.4%)1,165 (4.6%)
3 or 4 Children3,631 (87.1%)540 (13.0%)
5 or more Children229 (63.8%)130 (36.2%)
Total73,561 (94.1%)4,634 (5.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Boston

According to the poverty data in Boston, 13.1% or 1,478 single-father households and 24.6% or 9,578 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 191 households (37.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 113 households (76.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Boston
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children494 (7.3%)1,965 (11.9%)
1 or 2 Children793 (19.7%)5,711 (29.5%)
3 or 4 Children191 (37.6%)1,789 (59.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)113 (76.9%)
Total1,478 (13.1%)9,578 (24.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Boston

The poverty data for Boston shows that 4,634 of the married-couple family households (5.9%) and 11,056 of the single-parent households (22.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 130 households (36.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 113 household (76.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Boston
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,799 (5.8%)2,459 (10.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,165 (4.6%)6,504 (27.9%)
3 or 4 Children540 (13.0%)1,980 (56.0%)
5 or more Children130 (36.2%)113 (76.9%)
Total4,634 (5.9%)11,056 (22.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Boston

Employment by Class of Employer in Boston

Among the 363,537 employed individuals in Boston, private company employees (228,968 | 63.0%), not-for-profit organizations (72,619 | 20.0%), and local government employees (22,404 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Boston
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees228,96863.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8,3272.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)13,5633.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations72,61920.0%
Local Government Employees22,4046.2%
State Government Employees11,5863.2%
Federal Government Employees5,7051.6%
Unpaid Family Workers3650.1%
Total363,537100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Boston

According to the labor force statistics for Boston, out of the total population over 16 years of age (572,185), 69.7% or 398,813 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 26,322 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.4% or 65,681 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.4% or 3,565 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Boston
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years15,913 (39.5%)3,565 (22.4%)
20 to 24 Years44,070 (66.0%)4,099 (9.3%)
25 to 29 Years74,554 (86.9%)3,877 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years65,681 (90.4%)2,430 (3.7%)
35 to 44 Years76,603 (88.1%)4,749 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years57,586 (83.6%)3,801 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years27,104 (74.3%)1,437 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years20,207 (62.5%)1,091 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years14,944 (31.0%)1,196 (8.0%)
75 Years and over2,436 (7.2%)58 (2.4%)
Total398,813 (69.7%)26,322 (6.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Boston

According to labor force statistics for Boston, 84.0% of individuals (321,797) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (383,092) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 17,377 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.1% or 199,098 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.6% or 2,836 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Boston
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School22,504 (66.3%)4,277 (12.6%)
High School Diploma46,802 (73.9%)5,636 (8.9%)
College / Associate Degree53,303 (82.2%)5,188 (8.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher199,098 (90.1%)6,850 (3.1%)
Total321,797 (84.0%)20,687 (5.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Boston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Boston are Community & Social Service (57,026 | 15.3%), Management (46,413 | 12.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (40,545 | 10.9%), Business & Financial (34,626 | 9.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (28,213 | 7.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Boston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Boston, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (73.9%), Computers & Mathematics (68.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (64.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (71.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (69.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Boston
OccupationMaleFemale
Management22,938 (49.4%)23,475 (50.6%)
Business & Financial16,470 (47.6%)18,156 (52.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science26,072 (64.3%)14,473 (35.7%)
Computers & Mathematics13,309 (68.4%)6,156 (31.6%)
Architecture & Engineering5,651 (73.9%)1,996 (26.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science7,112 (52.9%)6,321 (47.1%)
Community & Social Service 22,078 (38.7%)34,948 (61.3%)
Education, Arts & Media2,583 (30.2%)5,967 (69.8%)
Legal Services & Support4,491 (50.7%)4,368 (49.3%)
Education Instruction & Library10,204 (36.2%)18,009 (63.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4,800 (42.1%)6,604 (57.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7,860 (28.7%)19,485 (71.3%)
Health Technologists5,940 (28.3%)15,027 (71.7%)
Total (Category)95,418 (46.3%)110,537 (53.7%)
Total (Overall)180,431 (48.4%)191,954 (51.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Boston are Food Preparation & Serving (19,442 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (13,720 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (13,673 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (9,615 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (8,203 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Boston

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Boston, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.1%), Security & Protection (77.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.7%), Personal Care & Service (69.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (47.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Boston
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,685 (12.3%)11,988 (87.7%)
Security & Protection6,375 (77.7%)1,828 (22.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention4,417 (75.9%)1,400 (24.1%)
Law Enforcement1,958 (82.1%)428 (17.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving10,710 (55.1%)8,732 (44.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7,184 (52.4%)6,536 (47.6%)
Personal Care & Service2,970 (30.9%)6,645 (69.1%)
Total (Category)28,924 (44.7%)35,729 (55.3%)
Total (Overall)180,431 (48.4%)191,954 (51.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Boston are Office & Administration (35,913 | 9.6%), and Sales & Related (30,176 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Boston

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Boston
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related16,072 (53.3%)14,104 (46.7%)
Office & Administration11,322 (31.5%)24,591 (68.5%)
Total (Category)27,394 (41.4%)38,695 (58.6%)
Total (Overall)180,431 (48.4%)191,954 (51.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Boston are Construction & Extraction (8,360 | 2.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,603 | 1.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (251 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Boston

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Boston
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry186 (74.1%)65 (25.9%)
Construction & Extraction7,975 (95.4%)385 (4.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,415 (94.8%)188 (5.2%)
Total (Category)11,576 (94.8%)638 (5.2%)
Total (Overall)180,431 (48.4%)191,954 (51.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Boston are Transportation (10,122 | 2.7%), Production (7,296 | 2.0%), and Material Moving (6,056 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Boston

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Boston
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,411 (60.5%)2,885 (39.5%)
Transportation8,514 (84.1%)1,608 (15.9%)
Material Moving4,194 (69.3%)1,862 (30.7%)
Total (Category)17,119 (72.9%)6,355 (27.1%)
Total (Overall)180,431 (48.4%)191,954 (51.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Boston

Employment Industries in Boston

The major employment industries in Boston include Health Care & Social Assistance (68,559 | 18.4%), Professional & Scientific (56,891 | 15.3%), Educational Services (49,577 | 13.3%), Retail Trade (30,399 | 8.2%), and Finance & Insurance (26,583 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Boston

Employment Industries by Sex in Boston

The Boston industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (87.3%), and Transportation & Warehousing (74.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (73.4%), Educational Services (62.4%), and Retail Trade (50.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Boston
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting223 (61.9%)137 (38.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9,744 (87.3%)1,417 (12.7%)
Manufacturing11,336 (63.3%)6,566 (36.7%)
Wholesale Trade2,993 (63.7%)1,708 (36.3%)
Retail Trade14,973 (49.2%)15,426 (50.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing9,492 (74.7%)3,209 (25.3%)
Utilities1,121 (69.5%)491 (30.5%)
Information4,736 (53.1%)4,184 (46.9%)
Finance & Insurance14,199 (53.4%)12,384 (46.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4,604 (67.8%)2,188 (32.2%)
Professional & Scientific30,907 (54.3%)25,984 (45.7%)
Enterprise Management293 (57.9%)213 (42.1%)
Administrative & Support7,648 (54.1%)6,476 (45.9%)
Educational Services18,640 (37.6%)30,937 (62.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance18,238 (26.6%)50,321 (73.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4,008 (51.4%)3,795 (48.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services13,412 (55.1%)10,934 (44.9%)
Public Administration7,223 (50.9%)6,962 (49.1%)
Total180,431 (48.4%)191,954 (51.5%)

Education in Boston

School Enrollment in Boston

The most common levels of schooling among the 183,215 students in Boston are college / undergraduate (69,478 | 37.9%), graduate / professional (30,848 | 16.8%), and high school (23,939 | 13.1%).
School Enrollment in Boston
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,0993.9%
Kindergarten7,8094.3%
Elementary School21,71711.8%
Middle School22,32512.2%
High School23,93913.1%
College / Undergraduate69,47837.9%
Graduate / Professional30,84816.8%
Total183,215100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Boston

Out of a total of 183,215 students who are enrolled in schools in Boston, 90,875 (49.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 92,340 (50.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 32,445 (77.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13,614 (85.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Boston
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,265 (56.1%)3,343 (43.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old21,601 (84.9%)3,852 (15.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds24,624 (85.5%)4,185 (14.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds13,614 (85.6%)2,285 (14.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,830 (28.3%)19,868 (71.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,511 (22.7%)32,445 (77.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,726 (24.3%)20,935 (75.7%)
35 Years and over4,116 (50.6%)4,015 (49.4%)
Total92,340 (50.4%)90,875 (49.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Boston

Business (46,226 | 16.8%), social sciences (35,744 | 13.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (23,809 | 8.7%), science & technology (21,400 | 7.8%), and engineering (20,519 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 274,437 individuals in Boston who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Boston
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics13,0424.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural23,8098.7%
Physical & Health Sciences8,3643.0%
Psychology14,7275.4%
Social Sciences35,74413.0%
Engineering20,5197.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,3480.9%
Science & Technology21,4007.8%
Business46,22616.8%
Education12,5364.6%
Literature & Languages18,4466.7%
Liberal Arts & History17,1596.2%
Visual & Performing Arts14,4025.2%
Communications13,4434.9%
Arts & Humanities12,2724.5%
Total274,437100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Boston

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Boston

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Boston are males with 1 vehicle (69,855, accounting for 40.8%) and females with 1 vehicle (75,431, making up 39.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Boston
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle36,930 (21.6%)42,336 (23.7%)
1 Vehicle69,855 (40.8%)75,431 (42.2%)
2 Vehicles43,961 (25.7%)42,958 (24.0%)
3 Vehicles14,198 (8.3%)12,946 (7.2%)
4 Vehicles4,427 (2.6%)3,613 (2.0%)
5 or more Vehicles1,815 (1.1%)1,531 (0.9%)
Total171,186 (100.0%)178,815 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Boston

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Boston are 30 to 34 minutes (59,744 commuters, 19.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (40,588 commuters, 13.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (38,678 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Boston
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5,5931.8%
5 to 9 Minutes14,7494.8%
10 to 14 Minutes24,9068.2%
15 to 19 Minutes38,67812.7%
20 to 24 Minutes40,58813.3%
25 to 29 Minutes20,9566.9%
30 to 34 Minutes59,74419.6%
35 to 39 Minutes11,9293.9%
40 to 44 Minutes17,6925.8%
45 to 59 Minutes36,24811.9%
60 to 89 Minutes26,5808.7%
90 or more Minutes7,3392.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Boston

The most common commute times in Boston are 30 to 34 minutes (29,511 commuters, 20.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (30,233 commuters, 19.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Boston
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3,056 (2.1%)2,537 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,912 (4.7%)7,837 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes11,474 (7.8%)13,432 (8.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes19,589 (13.3%)19,089 (12.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes19,735 (13.4%)20,853 (13.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes10,183 (6.9%)10,773 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes29,511 (20.0%)30,233 (19.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,335 (3.6%)6,594 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes8,683 (5.9%)9,009 (5.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes17,299 (11.7%)18,949 (12.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes11,995 (8.1%)14,585 (9.3%)
90 or more Minutes4,069 (2.8%)3,270 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Boston

The most frequent times of departure to work in Boston are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (23,544, 15.9%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (27,946, 17.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Boston
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,513 (3.0%)3,548 (2.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,696 (3.2%)2,554 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,248 (3.5%)3,616 (2.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM11,740 (7.9%)10,226 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM9,448 (6.4%)10,584 (6.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM19,212 (13.0%)22,297 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM14,951 (10.1%)19,734 (12.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM23,544 (15.9%)27,946 (17.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM11,604 (7.9%)15,498 (9.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM15,106 (10.2%)14,363 (9.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5,727 (3.9%)5,629 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,240 (1.5%)2,613 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12,418 (8.4%)10,350 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7,394 (5.0%)8,203 (5.2%)
Total147,841 (100.0%)157,161 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Boston

Occupancy by Ownership in Boston

Of the total 276,053 dwellings in Boston, owner-occupied units account for 96,186 (34.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 179,867 (65.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Boston
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units96,18634.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units179,86765.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units276,053100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Boston

Occupancy by Household Size in Boston
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household100,85336.5%
2-Person Household90,69732.9%
3-Person Household41,19314.9%
4+ Person Household43,31015.7%
Total Housing Units276,053100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Boston

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Boston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household29,567 (29.3%)71,286 (70.7%)
2-Person Household32,899 (36.3%)57,798 (63.7%)
3-Person Household15,038 (36.5%)26,155 (63.5%)
4+ Person Household18,682 (43.1%)24,628 (56.9%)
Total Housing Units96,186 (34.8%)179,867 (65.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Boston

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Boston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,375 (18.7%)23,340 (81.3%)
High School Diploma12,684 (28.5%)31,859 (71.5%)
College/Associate Degree14,591 (30.2%)33,665 (69.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher63,536 (41.1%)91,003 (58.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Boston

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Boston
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years91,20733.0%
35 to 44 Years48,69317.6%
45 to 54 Years40,25314.6%
55 to 64 Years43,54915.8%
65 to 74 Years30,37011.0%
75 to 84 Years14,5295.3%
85 Years and Over7,4522.7%
Total276,053100.0%

Housing Finances in Boston

Median Income by Occupancy in Boston

Median Income by Occupancy in Boston
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied96,186 (34.8%)$144,911
Renter-Occupied179,867 (65.2%)$63,605
Average276,053 (100.0%)$89,212

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Boston

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Boston
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,826 (1.9%)12,369 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999820 (0.9%)6,957 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,238 (1.3%)14,910 (8.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,074 (1.1%)8,357 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,589 (1.7%)7,476 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,711 (2.8%)12,065 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,806 (5.0%)14,641 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,303 (8.6%)22,649 (12.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,456 (9.8%)19,060 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99917,587 (18.3%)24,890 (13.8%)
$150,000 or more46,776 (48.6%)36,493 (20.3%)
Total96,186 (100.0%)179,867 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Boston

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Boston
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,254 (1.3%)11,292 (6.3%)
$300 to $4992,651 (2.8%)11,300 (6.3%)
$500 to $7997,591 (7.9%)10,878 (6.0%)
$800 to $9995,093 (5.3%)6,626 (3.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49911,245 (11.7%)19,481 (10.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99912,088 (12.6%)29,721 (16.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49913,002 (13.5%)34,668 (19.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99912,119 (12.6%)20,417 (11.4%)
$3,000 or more31,143 (32.4%)31,921 (17.7%)
Total96,186 (100.0%)179,867 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Boston

Housing Structures in Boston

Housing Structures in Boston
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached35,35612.8%
Single Unit, Attached17,6436.4%
2 Unit Apartments35,11412.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments63,54723.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments31,24711.3%
10 or more Apartments92,58333.5%
Mobile Home / Other5630.2%
Total276,053100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Boston

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Boston
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached31,351 (88.7%)4,005 (11.3%)
Single Unit, Attached8,566 (48.5%)9,077 (51.4%)
2 Unit Apartments15,433 (44.0%)19,681 (56.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments18,319 (28.8%)45,228 (71.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,047 (19.4%)25,200 (80.6%)
10 or more Apartments16,262 (17.6%)76,321 (82.4%)
Mobile Home / Other208 (36.9%)355 (63.1%)
Total96,186 (34.8%)179,867 (65.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Boston

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Boston
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,301 (1.3%)17,091 (9.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms13,189 (13.7%)57,649 (32.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms34,305 (35.7%)77,871 (43.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms28,685 (29.8%)22,807 (12.7%)
8 or more Rooms18,706 (19.5%)4,449 (2.5%)
Total96,186 (100.0%)179,867 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Boston

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Boston
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas66,820 (69.5%)93,356 (51.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,372 (2.5%)4,970 (2.8%)
Electricity14,878 (15.5%)67,363 (37.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene11,198 (11.6%)8,881 (4.9%)
Coal or Coke8 (0.0%)13 (0.0%)
All other Fuels551 (0.6%)1,415 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used359 (0.4%)3,869 (2.1%)
Total96,186 (100.0%)179,867 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Boston

Household Vehicle Usage in Boston
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12,085 (12.6%)80,913 (45.0%)
1 Vehicle46,332 (48.2%)71,930 (40.0%)
2 Vehicles28,312 (29.4%)21,207 (11.8%)
3 or more Vehicles9,457 (9.8%)5,817 (3.2%)
Total96,186 (100.0%)179,867 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Boston

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Boston

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units27,88968,297
Median Property Value$686,100$684,500
Median Household Income$106,654$36,174
Monthly Housing Costs$957$29,430
Real Estate Taxes$4,261$1,196

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Boston

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Boston
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000911 (3.3%)1,364 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999250 (0.9%)308 (0.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,295 (4.6%)3,076 (4.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,317 (19.1%)12,661 (18.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9998,292 (29.7%)22,683 (33.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9994,620 (16.6%)14,730 (21.6%)
$1,000,000 or more7,204 (25.8%)13,475 (19.7%)
Total27,889 (100.0%)68,297 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Boston

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Boston
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,162 (4.2%)1,050 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,141 (7.7%)1,484 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,324 (4.8%)1,760 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,173 (7.8%)1,387 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,142 (11.3%)2,633 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,321 (11.9%)5,161 (7.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,024 (14.4%)6,135 (9.0%)
$150,000 or more10,602 (38.0%)13,563 (19.9%)
Total27,889 (100.0%)68,297 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Boston

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Boston
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,023 (10.8%)157,917 (231.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,809 (10.1%)8,317 (12.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,160 (11.3%)12,609 (18.5%)
4.0x or more18,420 (66.0%)12,433 (18.2%)
Total27,889 (100.0%)68,297 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Boston

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Boston
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,912 (6.9%)508 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4992,316 (8.3%)4,777 (7.0%)
$800 to $1,49922,134 (79.4%)7,220 (10.6%)
Total27,889 (100.0%)68,297 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Boston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boston
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years36,380 (98.2%)674 (1.8%)
6 to 18 Years78,615 (98.1%)1,530 (1.9%)
19 to 25 Years96,555 (96.0%)4,023 (4.0%)
26 to 34 Years134,364 (95.8%)5,886 (4.2%)
35 to 44 Years82,642 (95.5%)3,909 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years65,953 (96.3%)2,538 (3.7%)
55 to 64 Years66,219 (96.7%)2,236 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years47,100 (98.6%)659 (1.4%)
75 Years and older32,014 (99.3%)227 (0.7%)
Total639,842 (96.7%)21,682 (3.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Boston

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Boston
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born36,380 (98.2%)674 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen78,615 (98.1%)1,530 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen96,555 (96.0%)4,023 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Boston

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Boston
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00090,202 (96.0%)3,791 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99969,425 (95.6%)3,175 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99963,057 (95.1%)3,222 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99960,463 (95.9%)2,562 (4.1%)
$100,000 and over318,367 (97.5%)8,151 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boston

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boston
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 617,245 (46.5%)21,809 (58.9%)
6 to 18 Years41,057 (51.2%)43,553 (54.3%)
19 to 25 Years15,515 (15.4%)83,230 (82.8%)
25 to 34 Years24,827 (17.7%)113,230 (80.7%)
35 to 44 Years22,882 (26.4%)62,881 (72.7%)
45 to 54 Years20,478 (29.9%)48,132 (70.3%)
55 to 64 Years23,335 (34.1%)45,710 (66.8%)
65 to 74 Years42,745 (89.5%)23,283 (48.7%)
75 Years and over31,466 (97.6%)13,484 (41.8%)
Total239,550 (36.2%)455,312 (68.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Boston

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Boston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years180 (1.1%)109 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years3,939 (10.5%)2,135 (6.1%)
18 to 34 Years6,825 (5.6%)7,836 (5.9%)
35 to 64 Years12,856 (11.9%)15,105 (13.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,960 (27.7%)6,738 (25.7%)
75 Years and over6,579 (52.5%)11,309 (57.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Boston

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Boston: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years107 (0.7%)29 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years247 (0.7%)219 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years676 (0.5%)646 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,481 (2.3%)2,016 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,694 (7.9%)1,004 (3.8%)
75 Years and over2,994 (23.9%)3,608 (18.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Boston: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years138 (0.9%)88 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years502 (1.3%)509 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,026 (0.8%)1,556 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,558 (2.4%)2,696 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,007 (4.7%)1,172 (4.5%)
75 Years and over1,300 (10.4%)3,375 (17.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Boston: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,268 (8.7%)1,799 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years4,599 (3.8%)5,081 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years6,045 (5.6%)6,420 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,298 (10.7%)1,778 (6.8%)
75 Years and over1,978 (15.8%)4,226 (21.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Boston: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years408 (1.1%)482 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,110 (0.9%)1,325 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years6,845 (6.3%)8,987 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,742 (17.4%)5,258 (20.0%)
75 Years and over4,316 (34.4%)9,103 (46.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Boston: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years551 (1.5%)427 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years700 (0.6%)379 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,535 (2.3%)2,879 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,031 (4.8%)1,735 (6.6%)
75 Years and over2,010 (16.0%)5,258 (26.7%)

Technology Access in Boston

Computing Device Access in Boston

Computing Device Access in Boston
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop227,65382.5%
Smartphone248,39890.0%
Tablet170,04461.6%
No Computing Device15,9565.8%
Total276,053100.0%

Internet Access in Boston

Internet Access in Boston
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2300.1%
Broadband Home219,25279.4%
Cellular Data Only24,0778.7%
Satellite Internet10,0323.6%
No Internet28,55310.3%
Total276,053100.0%

Boston Summary

Boston, Massachusetts is a city with a rich history, diverse geography, vibrant economy, and unique demographics. Located in the northeastern United States, Boston is the largest city in the state of Massachusetts and the 21st largest city in the United States. It is the capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the county seat of Suffolk County.

History

Boston has a long and storied history that dates back to 1630 when it was founded by Puritan settlers from England. The city was named after Boston, Lincolnshire, England, and was the site of several key events during the American Revolution, including the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and the Battle of Bunker Hill. During the 19th century, Boston became a major manufacturing and trading center, and was the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. In the 20th century, Boston experienced a period of rapid growth and development, becoming a major center for higher education, healthcare, finance, and technology.

Geography

Boston is located in the northeastern United States, on the Atlantic coast of Massachusetts. It is bordered by the cities of Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline to the north; the towns of Winthrop, Revere, and Chelsea to the east; the towns of Milton and Quincy to the south; and the towns of Dedham and Needham to the west. The city is situated on a peninsula, with the Charles River to the west and the Mystic River to the east. The city covers an area of 89.6 square miles, and is the most populous city in New England.

Economy

Boston is a major economic center in the United States, with a diverse and vibrant economy. The city is home to a number of major corporations, including Fidelity Investments, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and State Street Corporation. The city is also a major center for higher education, healthcare, finance, and technology. The city is home to several major universities, including Harvard University, Boston University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The city is also home to several major hospitals, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Boston was 617,594, making it the 21st largest city in the United States. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with a population that is approximately 53.9% White, 25.5% African American, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.3% Asian, and 0.4% Native American. The city is also home to a large immigrant population, with approximately 20.9% of the population born outside of the United States. The median household income in Boston is $53,841, and the median home value is $440,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Boston?
Total Population of Boston is 665,945.
What is the Total Male Population of Boston?
Total Male Population of Boston is 320,791.
What is the Total Female Population of Boston?
Total Female Population of Boston is 345,154.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Boston?
There are 92.94 Males per 100 Females in Boston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Boston?
There are 107.59 Females per 100 Males in Boston.
What is the Median Population Age in Boston?
Median Population Age in Boston is 32.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Boston
Average Family Size in Boston is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Boston
Average Household Size in Boston is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Boston?
Per Capita income in Boston is $55,949.
What is the Median Family Income in Boston?
Median Family Income in Boston is $106,015.
What is the Median Household income in Boston?
Median Household Income in Boston is $89,212.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Boston?
Income or Wage Gap in Boston is 17.1%.
Women in Boston earn 82.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Boston?
Family Income Deficit in Boston is $11,137.
Families that are below poverty line in Boston earn $11,137 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Boston?
Inequality or Gini Index in Boston is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Boston?
There are 398,813 People in the Labor Forcein in Boston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Boston?
69.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Boston.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Boston?
Unemployment Rate in Boston is 6.6%.