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Massachusetts Overview

Feb 6, 1788
INCORPORATED
10,554
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
7,801
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
2,754
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
500
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
3,487
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
Sea Level
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
895.3
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
02301
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Boston
LARGEST CITY
Middlesex County
LARGEST COUNTY
6,984,205
TOTAL POPULATION
3,419,339
MALE POPULATION
3,564,866
FEMALE POPULATION
95.92
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.26
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$53,513
PER CAPITA INCOME
$122,530
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$96,505
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,563
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,881,592
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Massachusetts Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Massachusetts

The largest zip codes in Massachusetts by population are 02301 (69,225), 02148 (65,463), 02155 (63,873), 02360 (61,412), and 02169 (60,938).
69,225 (0.99%)
65,463 (0.94%)
63,873 (0.91%)
61,412 (0.88%)
60,938 (0.87%)
60,592 (0.87%)
55,336 (0.79%)
54,057 (0.77%)
52,780 (0.76%)
52,738 (0.76%)
51,931 (0.74%)
51,915 (0.74%)
48,685 (0.70%)
46,623 (0.67%)
46,356 (0.66%)
45,357 (0.65%)
45,188 (0.65%)
44,480 (0.64%)
44,435 (0.64%)
43,550 (0.62%)
41,661 (0.60%)
41,611 (0.60%)
41,592 (0.60%)
41,479 (0.59%)
41,391 (0.59%)
40,992 (0.59%)
40,724 (0.58%)
39,875 (0.57%)
39,856 (0.57%)
39,498 (0.57%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Massachusetts

The largest cities in Massachusetts by population are Boston (665,945), Worcester (204,191), Springfield (155,305), Cambridge (117,962), and Lowell (114,737).
665,945 (9.54%)
204,191 (2.92%)
155,305 (2.22%)
117,962 (1.69%)
114,737 (1.64%)
104,713 (1.50%)
100,981 (1.45%)
100,653 (1.44%)
100,620 (1.44%)
93,638 (1.34%)
88,453 (1.27%)
88,067 (1.26%)
80,464 (1.15%)
71,805 (1.03%)
67,273 (0.96%)
65,463 (0.94%)
64,711 (0.93%)
62,698 (0.90%)
61,748 (0.88%)
60,577 (0.87%)
59,436 (0.85%)
57,300 (0.82%)
55,441 (0.79%)
54,204 (0.78%)
52,812 (0.76%)
48,922 (0.70%)
48,685 (0.70%)
46,384 (0.66%)
45,906 (0.66%)
44,541 (0.64%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Massachusetts

The largest counties in Massachusetts by population are Middlesex County (1,623,109), Worcester County (858,898), Essex County (806,103), Suffolk County (785,443), and Norfolk County (722,112).
1,623,109 (23.24%)
858,898 (12.30%)
806,103 (11.54%)
785,443 (11.25%)
722,112 (10.34%)
576,699 (8.26%)
529,548 (7.58%)
464,575 (6.65%)
229,436 (3.29%)
153,931 (2.20%)
128,763 (1.84%)
70,980 (1.02%)
20,543 (0.29%)
14,065 (0.20%)
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Race in Massachusetts

The most populous races in Massachusetts are White / Caucasian (5,075,525 | 72.7%), Hispanic or Latino (879,296 | 12.6%), and Two or more Races (557,288 | 8.0%).
Race in Massachusetts
Race# Population% Population
Asian487,6007.0%
Black / African American498,7857.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific2,7660.0%
Hispanic or Latino879,29612.6%
Native / Alaskan14,7400.2%
White / Caucasian5,075,52572.7%
Two or more Races557,2888.0%
Some other Race347,5015.0%
Total6,984,205100.0%

Ancestry in Massachusetts

The most populous ancestries reported in Massachusetts are Irish (1,319,826 | 18.9%), Italian (802,603 | 11.5%), English (661,680 | 9.5%), German (385,435 | 5.5%), and French (361,525 | 5.2%), together accounting for 50.6% of all Massachusetts residents.
Ancestry in Massachusetts
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,0290.0%
African32,2130.5%
Alaska Native1430.0%
Alaskan Athabascan270.0%
Albanian21,2360.3%
Aleut900.0%
Alsatian2870.0%
American259,5593.7%
Apache3800.0%
Arab73,9861.1%
Argentinean5,3880.1%
Armenian27,3990.4%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac4950.0%
Australian2,0380.0%
Austrian13,9700.2%
Bahamian8010.0%
Bangladeshi1,5270.0%
Barbadian5,7960.1%
Basque7700.0%
Belgian5,5100.1%
Belizean3410.0%
Bermudan3360.0%
Bhutanese20,9710.3%
Blackfeet3,0600.0%
Bolivian1,6710.0%
Brazilian84,3091.2%
British32,8170.5%
British West Indian4,5740.1%
Bulgarian4,7430.1%
Burmese34,7850.5%
Cajun7020.0%
Cambodian6650.0%
Canadian40,7240.6%
Cape Verdean66,1470.9%
Carpatho Rusyn1690.0%
Celtic1,3670.0%
Central American157,8342.3%
Central American Indian8,3520.1%
Cherokee5,9150.1%
Cheyenne1390.0%
Chickasaw1310.0%
Chilean3,9710.1%
Chinese180.0%
Chippewa4180.0%
Choctaw4640.0%
Colombian40,4690.6%
Comanche420.0%
Costa Rican3,9880.1%
Cree3510.0%
Creek4230.0%
Croatian3,7810.1%
Crow330.0%
Cuban15,7110.2%
Cypriot4520.0%
Czech12,3190.2%
Czechoslovakian2,8260.0%
Danish14,3770.2%
Delaware1400.0%
Dominican174,2332.5%
Dutch34,1960.5%
Dutch West Indian620.0%
Eastern European39,9390.6%
Ecuadorian18,3630.3%
Egyptian6,8690.1%
English661,6809.5%
Estonian1,0430.0%
Ethiopian6,0600.1%
European82,3801.2%
Fijian230.0%
Filipino7,6250.1%
Finnish22,1070.3%
French361,5255.2%
French American Indian1,4640.0%
French Canadian219,3843.1%
German385,4355.5%
German Russian1330.0%
Ghanaian9,6840.1%
Greek76,9321.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,2570.0%
Guatemalan51,4250.7%
Guyanese2,0720.0%
Haitian80,3781.1%
Honduran20,3460.3%
Hopi720.0%
Houma160.0%
Hungarian18,9450.3%
Icelander9810.0%
Indian (Asian)198,0392.8%
Indonesian1,7590.0%
Inupiat1460.0%
Iranian9,6320.1%
Iraqi3,8560.1%
Irish1,319,82618.9%
Iroquois1,0330.0%
Israeli4,8710.1%
Italian802,60311.5%
Jamaican35,1360.5%
Japanese32,1710.5%
Jordanian1,4450.0%
Kenyan7,0430.1%
Kiowa390.0%
Korean26,3540.4%
Laotian3,6730.1%
Latvian3,9770.1%
Lebanese30,8330.4%
Liberian2,7210.0%
Lithuanian41,6460.6%
Lumbee320.0%
Luxembourger2510.0%
Macedonian6390.0%
Malaysian4,3930.1%
Maltese6160.0%
Menominee180.0%
Mexican51,7810.7%
Mexican American Indian1,6490.0%
Mongolian1,1570.0%
Moroccan9,2330.1%
Native Hawaiian2,9900.0%
Navajo7350.0%
New Zealander7920.0%
Nicaraguan2,3170.0%
Nigerian13,4730.2%
Northern European9,9750.1%
Norwegian34,7720.5%
Okinawan4220.0%
Osage1410.0%
Ottawa70.0%
Paiute200.0%
Pakistani5,3500.1%
Palestinian2,1920.0%
Panamanian3,3300.1%
Paraguayan7010.0%
Pennsylvania German5660.0%
Peruvian11,6820.2%
Polish274,8443.9%
Portuguese269,0693.8%
Potawatomi2130.0%
Pueblo780.0%
Puerto Rican326,4054.7%
Romanian9,6930.1%
Russian91,2621.3%
Salvadoran72,8151.0%
Samoan1,0240.0%
Scandinavian11,7640.2%
Scotch-Irish40,5450.6%
Scottish129,3651.8%
Seminole2010.0%
Senegalese3400.0%
Serbian3,6070.1%
Shoshone340.0%
Sierra Leonean1,2300.0%
Sioux7550.0%
Slavic2,1320.0%
Slovak7,1780.1%
Slovene2,0760.0%
Somali2,5510.0%
South African2,0070.0%
South American93,6351.3%
South American Indian1,4340.0%
Soviet Union460.0%
Spaniard11,9140.2%
Spanish10,6220.2%
Spanish American3040.0%
Spanish American Indian2360.0%
Sri Lankan61,8630.9%
Subsaharan African154,4022.2%
Sudanese8160.0%
Swedish98,8751.4%
Swiss10,3540.2%
Syrian6,4920.1%
Taiwanese190.0%
Thai137,3332.0%
Tlingit-Haida760.0%
Tohono O'Odham80.0%
Tongan1250.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian8,7260.1%
Tsimshian120.0%
Turkish7,8020.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander6360.0%
Ugandan4,3520.1%
Ukrainian25,4710.4%
Uruguayan2,2810.0%
Ute150.0%
Venezuelan7,5310.1%
Vietnamese4,2960.1%
Welsh22,8660.3%
West Indian6,7180.1%
Yaqui310.0%
Yugoslavian2,7240.0%
Yup'ik230.0%
Zimbabwean2150.0%
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Immigrants in Massachusetts

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Massachusetts came from Latin America (474,591 | 6.8%), Asia (374,834 | 5.4%), Europe (230,133 | 3.3%), Caribbean (205,247 | 2.9%), and South America (157,292 | 2.2%), together accounting for 20.7% of all Massachusetts residents.
Immigrants in Massachusetts
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan8830.0%
Africa115,7441.7%
Albania13,0760.2%
Argentina3,7270.1%
Armenia2,3070.0%
Asia374,8345.4%
Australia2,6660.0%
Austria8510.0%
Azores10,7680.2%
Bahamas3880.0%
Bangladesh4,6600.1%
Barbados3,2440.1%
Belarus2,7370.0%
Belgium1,2450.0%
Belize1030.0%
Bolivia1,0340.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1,9160.0%
Brazil92,9591.3%
Bulgaria3,1840.1%
Cabo Verde32,3540.5%
Cambodia14,3050.2%
Cameroon2,6790.0%
Canada28,1580.4%
Caribbean205,2472.9%
Central America112,0521.6%
Chile2,8090.0%
China120,0391.7%
Colombia27,8100.4%
Congo2220.0%
Costa Rica2,1600.0%
Croatia5430.0%
Cuba3,7110.1%
Czechoslovakia1,8460.0%
Denmark1,2960.0%
Dominica2,6430.0%
Dominican Republic101,7671.5%
Eastern Africa24,8400.4%
Eastern Asia145,1672.1%
Eastern Europe78,9571.1%
Ecuador11,7270.2%
Egypt6,1090.1%
El Salvador45,6670.6%
England10,6980.2%
Eritrea7430.0%
Ethiopia5,4670.1%
Europe230,1333.3%
Fiji840.0%
France7,3640.1%
Germany12,5290.2%
Ghana12,3270.2%
Greece10,0430.1%
Grenada5880.0%
Guatemala32,7330.5%
Guyana1,6260.0%
Haiti60,4320.9%
Honduras13,5630.2%
Hong Kong8,5360.1%
Hungary1,9100.0%
India82,9341.2%
Indonesia2,0340.0%
Iran7,2130.1%
Iraq4,7350.1%
Ireland13,4460.2%
Israel6,0730.1%
Italy16,8860.2%
Jamaica21,4680.3%
Japan7,3010.1%
Jordan1,4540.0%
Kazakhstan1,0360.0%
Kenya8,7460.1%
Korea17,6130.3%
Kuwait1,1520.0%
Laos2,4480.0%
Latin America474,5916.8%
Latvia1,0020.0%
Lebanon7,0640.1%
Liberia2,8120.0%
Lithuania1,1800.0%
Malaysia1,9590.0%
Mexico13,0650.2%
Micronesia580.0%
Middle Africa5,0980.1%
Moldova2,5370.0%
Morocco8,5620.1%
Nepal6,7890.1%
Netherlands2,2310.0%
Nicaragua1,0460.0%
Nigeria8,8420.1%
North Macedonia2690.0%
Northern Africa17,4060.3%
Northern Europe42,9800.6%
Norway3830.0%
Oceania4,0020.1%
Pakistan7,5550.1%
Panama1,0920.0%
Peru7,3490.1%
Philippines10,8100.2%
Poland10,9150.2%
Portugal50,3600.7%
Romania3,3510.1%
Russia18,2780.3%
Saudi Arabia1,6100.0%
Scotland1,9230.0%
Senegal5770.0%
Serbia1,2770.0%
Sierra Leone1,5380.0%
Singapore1,4770.0%
Somalia1,4060.0%
South Africa3,2700.1%
South America157,2922.2%
South Central Asia115,6101.7%
South Eastern Asia77,4271.1%
Southern Europe81,9801.2%
Spain4,6180.1%
Sri Lanka1,9900.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines3540.0%
Sudan5440.0%
Sweden1,5190.0%
Switzerland1,7020.0%
Syria2,9180.0%
Taiwan8,2700.1%
Thailand5,5530.1%
Trinidad and Tobago6,9990.1%
Turkey5,2080.1%
Uganda5,0990.1%
Ukraine10,8080.2%
Uruguay2,2820.0%
Uzbekistan7150.0%
Venezuela5,2650.1%
Vietnam37,1970.5%
West Indies9250.0%
Western Africa61,2060.9%
Western Asia35,8820.5%
Western Europe25,9470.4%
Yemen3470.0%
Zaire7380.0%
Zimbabwe6500.0%
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Sex and Age in Massachusetts

Sex and Age in Massachusetts

The most populous age groups in Massachusetts are 25 to 29 Years (249,422 | 7.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (251,014 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Massachusetts
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years180,018 (5.3%)171,190 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years186,186 (5.4%)178,396 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Years205,727 (6.0%)194,270 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years232,190 (6.8%)228,532 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years244,197 (7.1%)243,398 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years249,422 (7.3%)243,448 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years247,719 (7.2%)244,767 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years228,627 (6.7%)229,872 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years210,612 (6.2%)212,869 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years210,108 (6.1%)216,156 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years231,498 (6.8%)238,895 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years244,018 (7.1%)251,014 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years225,204 (6.6%)240,283 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years184,345 (5.4%)203,764 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years142,180 (4.2%)168,472 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years88,974 (2.6%)115,409 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years54,647 (1.6%)77,259 (2.2%)
85 Years and over53,667 (1.6%)106,872 (3.0%)
Total3,419,339 (100.0%)3,564,866 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Massachusetts

Median Family Size in Massachusetts

The median family size in Massachusetts is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,270,526 | 74.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (124,828 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Massachusetts
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,270,526 (74.0%)3.14
Single Male/Father124,828 (7.3%)2.68
Single Female/Mother321,553 (18.7%)2.92
Total Families1,716,907 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Massachusetts

The median household size in Massachusetts is 2.46 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,270,526 | 46.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.17 persons per household. non-family households (1,024,088 | 37.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Massachusetts
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,270,526 (46.4%)3.17
Single Male/Father124,828 (4.5%)3.04
Single Female/Mother321,553 (11.7%)3.14
Non-family1,024,088 (37.4%)1.31
Total Households2,740,995 (100.0%)2.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in Massachusetts

Out of a total of 2,740,995 households in Massachusetts, 1,716,907 (62.6%) are family households, while 1,024,088 (37.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 720,206, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 782,361.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Massachusetts
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-782,361 (28.5%)
2-Person Households720,206 (26.3%)190,471 (7.0%)
3-Person Households418,074 (15.2%)33,897 (1.2%)
4-Person Households364,684 (13.3%)12,381 (0.4%)
5-Person Households141,124 (5.1%)3,759 (0.1%)
6-Person Households48,002 (1.8%)788 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households24,817 (0.9%)431 (0.0%)
Total1,716,907 (62.6%)1,024,088 (37.4%)

Female Fertility in Massachusetts

Fertility by Age in Massachusetts

Average fertility rate in Massachusetts is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Massachusetts
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,078 (1.5%)5.0
20 to 34 years47,009 (63.8%)64.0
35 to 50 years25,574 (34.7%)36.0
Total73,661 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Massachusetts

72.8% of women with births (73,661) in Massachusetts are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 83.7% 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 14.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Massachusetts
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years176 (16.3%)902 (83.7%)
20 to 34 years31,590 (67.2%)15,419 (32.8%)
35 to 50 years21,891 (85.6%)3,683 (14.4%)
Total53,625 (72.8%)20,036 (27.2%)

Fertility by Education in Massachusetts

Average fertility rate in Massachusetts is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 60.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 28.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Massachusetts
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School5,159 (7.0%)24.0
High School Diploma12,106 (16.4%)43.0
College or Associate's Degree16,527 (22.4%)40.0
Bachelor's Degree20,946 (28.4%)48.0
Graduate Degree18,923 (25.7%)60.0
Total73,661 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Massachusetts

27.2% of women with births in Massachusetts are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 96.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 51.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Massachusetts
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School2,543 (49.3%)2,616 (50.7%)
High School Diploma5,859 (48.4%)6,247 (51.6%)
College or Associate's Degree9,123 (55.2%)7,404 (44.8%)
Bachelor's Degree17,888 (85.4%)3,058 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree18,223 (96.3%)700 (3.7%)
Total53,625 (72.8%)20,036 (27.2%)

Income in Massachusetts

Income Overview in Massachusetts

Per Capita Income in Massachusetts is $53,513, while median incomes of families and households are $122,530 and $96,505 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,984,205$53,513
Median Family Income1,716,907$122,530
Mean Family Income1,716,907$162,367
Median Household Income2,740,995$96,505
Mean Household Income2,740,995$134,568
Income Deficit1,716,907$10,563
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,984,20526.76%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,984,20573.24¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,984,2050.49

Earnings by Sex in Massachusetts

Average Earnings in Massachusetts are $52,627, $61,060 for men and $44,721 for women, a difference of 26.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Massachusetts
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,080,404 (51.2%)$61,060
Female1,981,193 (48.8%)$44,721
Total4,061,597 (100.0%)$52,627

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Massachusetts

The most common earnings brackets in Massachusetts are $100,000+ for men (594,923 | 28.6%) and $100,000+ for women (326,333 | 16.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Massachusetts
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less83,337 (4.0%)108,573 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99958,685 (2.8%)78,704 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49961,065 (2.9%)78,340 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99942,235 (2.0%)52,164 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49949,304 (2.4%)62,719 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99934,273 (1.7%)46,634 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49937,173 (1.8%)49,835 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99928,881 (1.4%)39,953 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49933,436 (1.6%)49,603 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99943,802 (2.1%)56,347 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99974,220 (3.6%)100,275 (5.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99980,185 (3.8%)98,145 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99974,582 (3.6%)88,527 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99981,230 (3.9%)84,826 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99983,349 (4.0%)86,645 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99974,181 (3.6%)75,672 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999149,955 (7.2%)143,953 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999127,770 (6.1%)122,011 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999267,818 (12.9%)231,934 (11.7%)
$100,000+594,923 (28.6%)326,333 (16.5%)
Total2,080,404 (100.0%)1,981,193 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Massachusetts

Average earnings in Massachusetts are $71,365 for men and $52,856 for women, a difference of 25.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $117,897, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,257. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $84,251, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,029.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Massachusetts
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,257$27,029
High School Diploma$51,929$33,706
College or Associate's Degree$59,088$42,083
Bachelor's Degree$89,766$63,560
Graduate Degree$117,897$84,251
Total$71,365$52,856

Family Income in Massachusetts

Family Income Brackets in Massachusetts

According to the Massachusetts family income data, there are 439,528 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 25,754 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Massachusetts
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00041,2062.4%
$10,000 to $14,99925,7541.5%
$15,000 to $24,99958,3753.4%
$25,000 to $34,99970,3934.1%
$35,000 to $49,999111,5996.5%
$50,000 to $74,999195,72711.4%
$75,000 to $99,999192,29411.2%
$100,000 to $149,999338,23119.7%
$150,000 to $199,999243,80114.2%
$200,000+439,52825.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Massachusetts

5-person families (128,722 | 7.5%) account for the highest median family income in Massachusetts with $158,133 per family, while 2-person families (774,278 | 45.1%) have the highest median income of $50,205 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Massachusetts
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families774,278 (45.1%)$100,410
3-Person Families409,568 (23.8%)$126,036
4-Person Families344,391 (20.1%)$157,680
5-Person Families128,722 (7.5%)$158,133
6-Person Families40,335 (2.4%)$154,182
7+ Person Families19,613 (1.1%)$151,918
Total1,716,907 (100.0%)$122,530

Family Income by Number of Earners in Massachusetts

The median family income in Massachusetts is $122,530, with families comprising 3+ earners (260,774) having the highest median family income of $182,174, while families with no earners (210,830) have the lowest median family income of $51,270, accounting for 15.2% and 12.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Massachusetts
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners210,830 (12.3%)$51,270
1 Earner476,078 (27.7%)$79,327
2 Earners769,225 (44.8%)$152,252
3+ Earners260,774 (15.2%)$182,174
Total1,716,907 (100.0%)$122,530

Household Income in Massachusetts

Household Income Brackets in Massachusetts

With 529,012 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Massachusetts, accounting for 19.3% of all households. In contrast, only 101,417 households (3.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Massachusetts
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000120,6044.4%
$10,000 to $14,999101,4173.7%
$15,000 to $24,999161,7195.9%
$25,000 to $34,999153,4965.6%
$35,000 to $49,999213,7987.8%
$50,000 to $74,999348,10612.7%
$75,000 to $99,999309,73211.3%
$100,000 to $149,999485,15617.7%
$150,000 to $199,999317,95511.6%
$200,000+529,01219.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Massachusetts

The median household income in Massachusetts is $96,505, with the highest median household income of $119,054 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,052,888 households (38.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $52,434, with 77,924 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Massachusetts
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years77,924 (2.8%)$52,434
25 to 44 Years868,830 (31.7%)$110,567
45 to 64 Years1,052,888 (38.4%)$119,054
65+ Years741,353 (27.1%)$61,624
Total2,740,995 (100.0%)$96,505

Poverty in Massachusetts

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Massachusetts

With 9.0% poverty level for males and 10.8% for females among the residents of Massachusetts, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 44,016 males (15.2%) and 46,754 females (16.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Massachusetts
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22,109 (12.5%)21,308 (12.7%)
5 Years4,495 (12.6%)3,445 (10.6%)
6 to 11 Years26,446 (11.8%)24,770 (11.4%)
12 to 14 Years15,030 (12.0%)13,625 (11.8%)
15 Years5,274 (12.4%)4,821 (11.9%)
16 and 17 Years9,129 (10.8%)7,742 (9.6%)
18 to 24 Years44,016 (15.2%)46,754 (16.9%)
25 to 34 Years37,274 (7.6%)54,082 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years28,483 (6.6%)43,238 (9.8%)
45 to 54 Years29,689 (6.8%)34,661 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years36,851 (7.9%)43,936 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years24,152 (7.5%)35,527 (9.6%)
75 Years and over16,607 (8.8%)38,897 (13.9%)
Total299,555 (9.0%)372,806 (10.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Massachusetts

According to the poverty statistics in Massachusetts, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.4% of males and 92.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Massachusetts
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years154,676 (87.5%)146,847 (87.3%)
5 Years31,268 (87.4%)29,151 (89.4%)
6 to 11 Years198,511 (88.2%)192,980 (88.6%)
12 to 14 Years110,036 (88.0%)102,073 (88.2%)
15 Years37,341 (87.6%)35,721 (88.1%)
16 and 17 Years75,675 (89.2%)72,731 (90.4%)
18 to 24 Years245,119 (84.8%)229,741 (83.1%)
25 to 34 Years452,494 (92.4%)432,404 (88.9%)
35 to 44 Years406,361 (93.4%)398,988 (90.2%)
45 to 54 Years408,618 (93.2%)419,726 (92.4%)
55 to 64 Years428,465 (92.1%)445,435 (91.0%)
65 to 74 Years298,247 (92.5%)333,361 (90.4%)
75 Years and over172,596 (91.2%)241,366 (86.1%)
Total3,019,407 (91.0%)3,080,524 (89.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Massachusetts

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Massachusetts show that 3.0% or 37,705 of the total 1,270,526 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 15.1%, comprising of 510 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.7%, which includes 20,265 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Massachusetts
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children726,267 (97.3%)20,265 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children429,340 (97.1%)12,976 (2.9%)
3 or 4 Children74,356 (95.0%)3,954 (5.1%)
5 or more Children2,858 (84.9%)510 (15.1%)
Total1,232,821 (97.0%)37,705 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Massachusetts

According to the poverty data in Massachusetts, 10.5% or 13,168 single-father households and 19.0% or 61,093 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 1,661 households (23.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,058 households (60.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Massachusetts
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4,068 (6.4%)11,076 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children7,378 (13.6%)38,520 (24.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,661 (23.3%)10,439 (46.9%)
5 or more Children61 (19.1%)1,058 (60.9%)
Total13,168 (10.5%)61,093 (19.0%)

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

The poverty data for Massachusetts shows that 37,705 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 74,261 of the single-parent households (16.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 510 households (15.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,119 household (54.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Massachusetts
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children20,265 (2.7%)15,144 (7.6%)
1 or 2 Children12,976 (2.9%)45,898 (21.4%)
3 or 4 Children3,954 (5.1%)12,100 (41.2%)
5 or more Children510 (15.1%)1,119 (54.4%)
Total37,705 (3.0%)74,261 (16.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Massachusetts

Employment by Class of Employer in Massachusetts

Among the 3,595,260 employed individuals in Massachusetts, private company employees (2,347,296 | 65.3%), not-for-profit organizations (480,479 | 13.4%), and local government employees (251,463 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Massachusetts
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,347,29665.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)115,4233.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)196,7325.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations480,47913.4%
Local Government Employees251,4637.0%
State Government Employees133,3493.7%
Federal Government Employees65,0771.8%
Unpaid Family Workers5,4410.2%
Total3,595,260100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Massachusetts

According to the labor force statistics for Massachusetts, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,784,787), 67.1% or 3,881,592 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 205,724 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.4% or 430,433 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.8% or 23,049 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Massachusetts
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years155,739 (41.3%)23,049 (14.8%)
20 to 24 Years364,233 (74.7%)33,509 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years428,304 (86.9%)23,985 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years430,433 (87.4%)18,939 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years763,795 (86.6%)33,607 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years763,055 (85.1%)32,048 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years390,580 (78.9%)16,795 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years309,549 (66.5%)12,382 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years236,181 (33.8%)11,101 (4.7%)
75 Years and over40,243 (8.1%)1,690 (4.2%)
Total3,881,592 (67.1%)205,724 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Massachusetts

According to labor force statistics for Massachusetts, 82.9% of individuals (3,087,620) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,724,512) are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 135,855 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 89.4% or 1,623,910 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.0% or 17,626 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Massachusetts
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School176,258 (63.0%)27,977 (10.0%)
High School Diploma603,498 (75.8%)50,159 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree682,333 (82.0%)43,270 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,623,910 (89.4%)50,861 (2.8%)
Total3,087,620 (82.9%)163,879 (4.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Massachusetts

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Massachusetts are Community & Social Service (495,987 | 13.5%), Management (465,276 | 12.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (361,118 | 9.8%), Education Instruction & Library (276,411 | 7.5%), and Business & Financial (257,952 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Massachusetts

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Massachusetts, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.1%), Computers & Mathematics (73.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Massachusetts
OccupationMaleFemale
Management262,400 (56.4%)202,876 (43.6%)
Business & Financial121,897 (47.3%)136,055 (52.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science254,187 (70.4%)106,931 (29.6%)
Computers & Mathematics130,045 (73.8%)46,136 (26.2%)
Architecture & Engineering79,622 (81.1%)18,540 (18.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science44,520 (51.3%)42,255 (48.7%)
Community & Social Service 172,808 (34.8%)323,179 (65.2%)
Education, Arts & Media23,427 (29.9%)54,867 (70.1%)
Legal Services & Support27,723 (50.7%)26,927 (49.3%)
Education Instruction & Library81,223 (29.4%)195,188 (70.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment40,435 (46.7%)46,197 (53.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating59,943 (23.6%)193,516 (76.3%)
Health Technologists42,459 (23.1%)141,286 (76.9%)
Total (Category)871,235 (47.5%)962,557 (52.5%)
Total (Overall)1,880,660 (51.2%)1,790,825 (48.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Massachusetts are Food Preparation & Serving (169,277 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (122,831 | 3.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (113,194 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (101,512 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (73,945 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Massachusetts

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Massachusetts, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (86.5%), Security & Protection (80.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.1%), Personal Care & Service (76.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Massachusetts
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support19,519 (15.9%)103,312 (84.1%)
Security & Protection59,195 (80.0%)14,750 (20.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention31,311 (75.1%)10,403 (24.9%)
Law Enforcement27,884 (86.5%)4,347 (13.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving80,332 (47.5%)88,945 (52.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance70,196 (62.0%)42,998 (38.0%)
Personal Care & Service24,194 (23.8%)77,318 (76.2%)
Total (Category)253,436 (43.6%)327,323 (56.4%)
Total (Overall)1,880,660 (51.2%)1,790,825 (48.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Massachusetts are Office & Administration (352,777 | 9.6%), and Sales & Related (316,393 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Massachusetts

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Massachusetts
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related165,540 (52.3%)150,853 (47.7%)
Office & Administration98,086 (27.8%)254,691 (72.2%)
Total (Category)263,626 (39.4%)405,544 (60.6%)
Total (Overall)1,880,660 (51.2%)1,790,825 (48.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Massachusetts are Construction & Extraction (159,995 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (80,618 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7,907 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Massachusetts

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Massachusetts
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5,280 (66.8%)2,627 (33.2%)
Construction & Extraction155,094 (96.9%)4,901 (3.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair77,481 (96.1%)3,137 (3.9%)
Total (Category)237,855 (95.7%)10,665 (4.3%)
Total (Overall)1,880,660 (51.2%)1,790,825 (48.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Massachusetts are Production (140,690 | 3.8%), Transportation (108,917 | 3.0%), and Material Moving (89,637 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Massachusetts

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Massachusetts
OccupationMaleFemale
Production96,566 (68.6%)44,124 (31.4%)
Transportation91,312 (83.8%)17,605 (16.2%)
Material Moving66,630 (74.3%)23,007 (25.7%)
Total (Category)254,508 (75.0%)84,736 (25.0%)
Total (Overall)1,880,660 (51.2%)1,790,825 (48.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Massachusetts

Employment Industries in Massachusetts

The major employment industries in Massachusetts include Health Care & Social Assistance (592,582 | 16.1%), Educational Services (431,377 | 11.7%), Professional & Scientific (421,458 | 11.5%), Retail Trade (364,731 | 9.9%), and Manufacturing (330,043 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Massachusetts

Employment Industries by Sex in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (95.2%), Construction (89.8%), and Utilities (77.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.3%), Educational Services (65.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (51.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Massachusetts
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting8,991 (62.0%)5,505 (38.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,440 (95.2%)72 (4.8%)
Construction197,373 (89.8%)22,349 (10.2%)
Manufacturing223,579 (67.7%)106,464 (32.3%)
Wholesale Trade50,685 (68.1%)23,756 (31.9%)
Retail Trade196,727 (53.9%)168,004 (46.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing96,638 (74.7%)32,654 (25.3%)
Utilities19,654 (77.6%)5,664 (22.4%)
Information44,628 (57.9%)32,519 (42.1%)
Finance & Insurance104,868 (50.8%)101,391 (49.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing34,803 (57.1%)26,127 (42.9%)
Professional & Scientific240,082 (57.0%)181,376 (43.0%)
Enterprise Management2,959 (56.6%)2,268 (43.4%)
Administrative & Support79,857 (59.7%)53,974 (40.3%)
Educational Services149,092 (34.6%)282,285 (65.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance140,252 (23.7%)452,330 (76.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation38,300 (52.7%)34,316 (47.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services101,720 (48.1%)109,838 (51.9%)
Public Administration81,956 (58.5%)58,142 (41.5%)
Total1,880,660 (51.2%)1,790,825 (48.8%)

Education in Massachusetts

School Enrollment in Massachusetts

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,685,949 students in Massachusetts are college / undergraduate (413,432 | 24.5%), high school (346,151 | 20.5%), and middle school (315,926 | 18.7%).
School Enrollment in Massachusetts
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool101,9966.0%
Kindergarten72,7454.3%
Elementary School289,12817.2%
Middle School315,92618.7%
High School346,15120.5%
College / Undergraduate413,43224.5%
Graduate / Professional146,5718.7%
Total1,685,949100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Massachusetts

Out of a total of 1,685,949 students who are enrolled in schools in Massachusetts, 461,950 (27.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,223,999 (72.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 69,692 (54.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 353,423 (90.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Massachusetts
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds40,407 (49.9%)40,641 (50.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old302,604 (88.2%)40,604 (11.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds353,423 (90.2%)38,329 (9.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds214,786 (87.8%)29,869 (12.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds98,152 (56.3%)76,247 (43.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds107,881 (45.5%)129,482 (54.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds57,897 (45.4%)69,692 (54.6%)
35 Years and over48,297 (56.2%)37,638 (43.8%)
Total1,223,999 (72.6%)461,950 (27.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Massachusetts

Business (413,022 | 16.8%), social sciences (251,050 | 10.2%), engineering (214,374 | 8.7%), science & technology (208,209 | 8.5%), and education (201,699 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 2,458,485 individuals in Massachusetts who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Massachusetts
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics129,3965.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural169,9476.9%
Physical & Health Sciences89,9333.7%
Psychology143,9815.9%
Social Sciences251,05010.2%
Engineering214,3748.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies19,0030.8%
Science & Technology208,2098.5%
Business413,02216.8%
Education201,6998.2%
Literature & Languages154,2276.3%
Liberal Arts & History134,7445.5%
Visual & Performing Arts115,9154.7%
Communications86,1843.5%
Arts & Humanities126,8015.2%
Total2,458,485100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Massachusetts

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Massachusetts

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Massachusetts are males with 2 vehicles (769,403, accounting for 42.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (691,618, making up 44.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Massachusetts
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle101,404 (5.6%)106,001 (6.2%)
1 Vehicle411,255 (22.5%)439,992 (25.7%)
2 Vehicles769,403 (42.1%)691,618 (40.4%)
3 Vehicles337,135 (18.5%)300,702 (17.6%)
4 Vehicles144,672 (7.9%)125,424 (7.3%)
5 or more Vehicles61,807 (3.4%)49,115 (2.9%)
Total1,825,676 (100.0%)1,712,852 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Massachusetts

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Massachusetts are 30 to 34 minutes (433,525 commuters, 14.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (408,213 commuters, 13.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (390,239 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Massachusetts
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes72,1452.4%
5 to 9 Minutes253,5038.3%
10 to 14 Minutes367,62812.0%
15 to 19 Minutes408,21313.3%
20 to 24 Minutes390,23912.7%
25 to 29 Minutes194,1536.3%
30 to 34 Minutes433,52514.1%
35 to 39 Minutes112,6783.7%
40 to 44 Minutes150,4514.9%
45 to 59 Minutes318,61610.4%
60 to 89 Minutes269,5808.8%
90 or more Minutes98,1493.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Massachusetts

The most common commute times in Massachusetts are 30 to 34 minutes (233,835 commuters, 14.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (211,557 commuters, 14.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Massachusetts
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes37,087 (2.3%)35,058 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes117,019 (7.4%)136,484 (9.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes175,899 (11.1%)191,729 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes196,656 (12.4%)211,557 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes196,601 (12.4%)193,638 (13.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes97,508 (6.1%)96,645 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes233,835 (14.7%)199,690 (13.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes60,414 (3.8%)52,264 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes81,068 (5.1%)69,383 (4.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes176,591 (11.1%)142,025 (9.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes156,546 (9.9%)113,034 (7.6%)
90 or more Minutes59,249 (3.7%)38,900 (2.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Massachusetts

The most frequent times of departure to work in Massachusetts are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (224,429, 14.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (216,982, 14.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Massachusetts
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM78,772 (5.0%)33,211 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM73,666 (4.6%)27,702 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM87,117 (5.5%)44,710 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM158,294 (10.0%)102,352 (6.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM160,514 (10.1%)133,849 (9.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM224,429 (14.1%)216,982 (14.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM164,136 (10.3%)201,970 (13.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM189,256 (11.9%)213,111 (14.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM88,601 (5.6%)126,286 (8.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM107,810 (6.8%)121,340 (8.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM45,068 (2.8%)50,729 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM20,390 (1.3%)21,512 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM110,037 (6.9%)108,358 (7.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM80,383 (5.1%)78,295 (5.3%)
Total1,588,473 (100.0%)1,480,407 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Massachusetts

Occupancy by Ownership in Massachusetts

Of the total 2,740,995 dwellings in Massachusetts, owner-occupied units account for 1,711,341 (62.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,029,654 (37.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Massachusetts
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,711,34162.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,029,65437.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,740,995100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Massachusetts

Occupancy by Household Size in Massachusetts
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household782,36128.5%
2-Person Household910,67733.2%
3-Person Household451,97116.5%
4+ Person Household595,98621.7%
Total Housing Units2,740,995100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Massachusetts

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Massachusetts
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household365,762 (46.8%)416,599 (53.2%)
2-Person Household607,617 (66.7%)303,060 (33.3%)
3-Person Household299,418 (66.2%)152,553 (33.8%)
4+ Person Household438,544 (73.6%)157,442 (26.4%)
Total Housing Units1,711,341 (62.4%)1,029,654 (37.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Massachusetts

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Massachusetts
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School76,514 (36.6%)132,309 (63.4%)
High School Diploma310,500 (55.3%)250,575 (44.7%)
College/Associate Degree398,498 (61.2%)252,272 (38.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher925,829 (70.1%)394,498 (29.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Massachusetts

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Massachusetts
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years487,62917.8%
35 to 44 Years459,12516.8%
45 to 54 Years498,75718.2%
55 to 64 Years554,13120.2%
65 to 74 Years428,09815.6%
75 to 84 Years210,3937.7%
85 Years and Over102,8623.7%
Total2,740,995100.0%

Housing Finances in Massachusetts

Median Income by Occupancy in Massachusetts

Median Income by Occupancy in Massachusetts
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,711,341 (62.4%)$126,341
Renter-Occupied1,029,654 (37.6%)$56,051
Average2,740,995 (100.0%)$96,505

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Massachusetts

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Massachusetts
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00022,490 (1.3%)52,776 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99912,494 (0.7%)33,182 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99920,227 (1.2%)80,646 (7.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99924,712 (1.4%)56,056 (5.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99929,599 (1.7%)51,193 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99965,567 (3.8%)87,242 (8.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999103,528 (6.0%)111,177 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999190,713 (11.1%)157,383 (15.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999193,327 (11.3%)117,524 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999344,489 (20.1%)139,368 (13.5%)
$150,000 or more704,195 (41.1%)143,107 (13.9%)
Total1,711,341 (100.0%)1,029,654 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Massachusetts

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Massachusetts
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30014,697 (0.9%)45,868 (4.4%)
$300 to $49935,374 (2.1%)64,914 (6.3%)
$500 to $799154,213 (9.0%)68,883 (6.7%)
$800 to $999131,606 (7.7%)67,588 (6.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499273,052 (16.0%)212,753 (20.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999248,490 (14.5%)209,508 (20.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499239,499 (14.0%)149,846 (14.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999202,588 (11.8%)81,123 (7.9%)
$3,000 or more411,822 (24.1%)93,098 (9.0%)
Total1,711,341 (100.0%)1,029,654 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Massachusetts

Housing Structures in Massachusetts

Housing Structures in Massachusetts
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,406,84751.3%
Single Unit, Attached161,6165.9%
2 Unit Apartments260,4529.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments288,99210.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments158,5115.8%
10 or more Apartments442,69216.2%
Mobile Home / Other21,8850.8%
Total2,740,995100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Massachusetts

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Massachusetts
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,311,656 (93.2%)95,191 (6.8%)
Single Unit, Attached107,450 (66.5%)54,166 (33.5%)
2 Unit Apartments107,378 (41.2%)153,074 (58.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments63,780 (22.1%)225,212 (77.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments28,339 (17.9%)130,172 (82.1%)
10 or more Apartments75,344 (17.0%)367,348 (83.0%)
Mobile Home / Other17,394 (79.5%)4,491 (20.5%)
Total1,711,341 (62.4%)1,029,654 (37.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Massachusetts

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Massachusetts
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room6,325 (0.4%)59,483 (5.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms59,158 (3.5%)313,003 (30.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms424,643 (24.8%)462,717 (44.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms652,106 (38.1%)154,923 (15.0%)
8 or more Rooms569,109 (33.3%)39,528 (3.8%)
Total1,711,341 (100.0%)1,029,654 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Massachusetts

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Massachusetts
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas891,687 (52.1%)533,972 (51.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas79,040 (4.6%)35,270 (3.4%)
Electricity137,579 (8.0%)335,072 (32.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene552,213 (32.3%)100,047 (9.7%)
Coal or Coke1,065 (0.1%)320 (0.0%)
All other Fuels46,904 (2.7%)10,139 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used2,853 (0.2%)14,834 (1.4%)
Total1,711,341 (100.0%)1,029,654 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Massachusetts

Household Vehicle Usage in Massachusetts
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle61,167 (3.6%)265,909 (25.8%)
1 Vehicle481,498 (28.1%)490,472 (47.6%)
2 Vehicles763,839 (44.6%)220,161 (21.4%)
3 or more Vehicles404,837 (23.7%)53,112 (5.2%)
Total1,711,341 (100.0%)1,029,654 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Massachusetts

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Massachusetts

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units558,5331,152,808
Median Property Value$467,300$491,400
Median Household Income$88,886$547,540
Monthly Housing Costs$957$402,136
Real Estate Taxes$5,545$14,875

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Massachusetts

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Massachusetts
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00013,758 (2.5%)15,433 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9999,750 (1.8%)7,354 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999109,904 (19.7%)193,662 (16.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999174,994 (31.3%)376,721 (32.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999129,811 (23.2%)303,849 (26.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99960,687 (10.9%)141,303 (12.3%)
$1,000,000 or more59,629 (10.7%)114,486 (9.9%)
Total558,533 (100.0%)1,152,808 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Massachusetts

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Massachusetts
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00019,349 (3.5%)30,754 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99946,242 (8.3%)15,635 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99938,232 (6.9%)28,296 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99952,646 (9.4%)27,335 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99983,514 (14.9%)50,882 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99966,986 (12.0%)107,199 (9.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99994,909 (17.0%)126,341 (11.0%)
$150,000 or more156,655 (28.1%)249,580 (21.6%)
Total558,533 (100.0%)1,152,808 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Massachusetts

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Massachusetts
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x76,249 (13.7%)143,688 (12.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x79,118 (14.2%)204,272 (17.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x70,259 (12.6%)285,256 (24.7%)
4.0x or more327,529 (58.6%)213,970 (18.6%)
Total558,533 (100.0%)1,152,808 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Massachusetts

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Massachusetts
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80011,174 (2.0%)3,728 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49914,754 (2.6%)19,195 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,499507,170 (90.8%)36,307 (3.2%)
Total558,533 (100.0%)1,152,808 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Massachusetts

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Massachusetts

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Massachusetts
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years415,642 (98.8%)5,099 (1.2%)
6 to 18 Years1,034,436 (98.5%)16,322 (1.5%)
19 to 25 Years654,500 (95.7%)29,648 (4.3%)
26 to 34 Years834,867 (94.9%)44,744 (5.1%)
35 to 44 Years842,429 (96.2%)33,477 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years864,344 (96.9%)27,770 (3.1%)
55 to 64 Years930,692 (97.5%)23,977 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years687,739 (99.5%)3,548 (0.5%)
75 Years and older468,144 (99.7%)1,322 (0.3%)
Total6,732,793 (97.3%)185,907 (2.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Massachusetts

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Massachusetts
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born415,642 (98.8%)5,099 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,034,436 (98.5%)16,322 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen654,500 (95.7%)29,648 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Massachusetts

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Massachusetts
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000583,514 (96.1%)23,735 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999689,410 (95.9%)29,860 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999714,540 (95.8%)31,655 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999709,013 (96.6%)25,262 (3.4%)
$100,000 and over3,872,333 (98.2%)71,086 (1.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Massachusetts

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Massachusetts
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6153,759 (36.5%)285,740 (67.9%)
6 to 18 Years357,193 (34.0%)747,058 (71.1%)
19 to 25 Years139,838 (20.4%)538,412 (78.7%)
25 to 34 Years203,205 (23.1%)663,029 (75.4%)
35 to 44 Years198,210 (22.6%)676,927 (77.3%)
45 to 54 Years177,499 (19.9%)720,763 (80.8%)
55 to 64 Years220,885 (23.1%)755,378 (79.1%)
65 to 74 Years632,261 (91.5%)437,117 (63.2%)
75 Years and over460,838 (98.2%)301,019 (64.1%)
Total2,543,688 (36.8%)5,125,443 (74.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Massachusetts

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Massachusetts
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,377 (0.8%)1,272 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years39,796 (7.7%)24,311 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years59,271 (7.1%)55,052 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years134,929 (10.1%)150,342 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years68,489 (21.2%)70,713 (19.2%)
75 Years and over81,844 (43.3%)133,129 (47.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Massachusetts

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Massachusetts: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years736 (0.4%)827 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years2,651 (0.5%)2,746 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years6,131 (0.7%)4,897 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years31,185 (2.3%)23,897 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years30,816 (9.6%)17,920 (4.9%)
75 Years and over44,196 (23.4%)50,371 (18.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Massachusetts: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years734 (0.4%)867 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years3,937 (0.8%)4,137 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years8,077 (1.0%)8,896 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years20,709 (1.5%)25,842 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years9,400 (2.9%)10,482 (2.8%)
75 Years and over12,285 (6.5%)23,453 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Massachusetts: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years34,403 (6.6%)17,679 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years43,024 (5.2%)37,291 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years58,613 (4.4%)64,834 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years15,968 (5.0%)16,003 (4.3%)
75 Years and over18,465 (9.8%)36,329 (13.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Massachusetts: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,387 (0.6%)2,684 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years7,120 (0.9%)7,801 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years60,529 (4.5%)76,134 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years33,545 (10.4%)45,599 (12.4%)
75 Years and over45,690 (24.1%)91,550 (32.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Massachusetts: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6,851 (1.3%)4,522 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years7,492 (0.9%)5,375 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years23,621 (1.8%)28,601 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years11,595 (3.6%)13,811 (3.7%)
75 Years and over18,495 (9.8%)40,285 (14.4%)

Technology Access in Massachusetts

Computing Device Access in Massachusetts

Computing Device Access in Massachusetts
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,270,75782.8%
Smartphone2,401,73387.6%
Tablet1,813,02066.1%
No Computing Device155,1365.7%
Total2,740,995100.0%

Internet Access in Massachusetts

Internet Access in Massachusetts
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4,0310.2%
Broadband Home2,204,89380.4%
Cellular Data Only241,5378.8%
Satellite Internet80,5302.9%
No Internet251,6939.2%
Total2,740,995100.0%

Massachusetts Summary

Massachusetts is a state located in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north. Massachusetts is the most populous state in New England and the sixth most populous state in the United States. It is also the most densely populated state in the country.

History

The history of Massachusetts dates back to the early 1600s when the first English settlers arrived in the area. The first permanent settlement was established in 1620 at Plymouth. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded in 1630 and was the first successful English settlement in the New World. The colony was founded by Puritans who sought to establish a religious society based on their beliefs.
The colony quickly grew and by 1691, it was divided into four counties. In 1776, Massachusetts was the first of the original thirteen colonies to declare its independence from Great Britain. During the Revolutionary War, Massachusetts was a major center of activity and was the site of several important battles.

Geography

Massachusetts is located in the northeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north. Massachusetts is the most populous state in New England and the sixth most populous state in the United States. It is also the most densely populated state in the country.
The state is divided into four distinct geographic regions: the Coastal Lowlands, the Central Uplands, the Berkshire Hills, and the Connecticut River Valley. The Coastal Lowlands are located along the Atlantic coast and are characterized by sandy beaches and salt marshes. The Central Uplands are located in the center of the state and are characterized by rolling hills and forests. The Berkshire Hills are located in the western part of the state and are characterized by rugged mountains and deep valleys. The Connecticut River Valley is located in the eastern part of the state and is characterized by flat plains and fertile farmland.

Economy

The economy of Massachusetts is highly diversified and is one of the most prosperous in the United States. The state is home to a number of major industries, including finance, technology, healthcare, education, and tourism.
The state is home to a number of major financial institutions, including Fidelity Investments, State Street Corporation, and Bank of America. The technology sector is also a major contributor to the state’s economy, with companies such as EMC Corporation, Akamai Technologies, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals located in the state.
The healthcare sector is also a major contributor to the state’s economy, with major hospitals such as Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital located in the state. The education sector is also a major contributor to the state’s economy, with a number of major universities and colleges located in the state, including Harvard University, MIT, and Boston University.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Massachusetts was 6,547,629. The state is home to a diverse population, with the largest ethnic groups being White (78.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%), and Black or African American (7.3%). The state is also home to a large number of immigrants, with the largest groups being from Brazil, China, and India.
The median household income in Massachusetts is $71,834, which is higher than the national median of $60,336. The median home value in the state is $372,400, which is higher than the national median of $184,700. The state also has a higher than average cost of living, with the cost of living index being 122.7, which is higher than the national average of 100.

Common Questions

When was Massachusetts Incorporated?
Massachusetts was Incorporated into the Union on Feb 6, 1788.
What is the Total Area of Massachusetts?
Total Area of Massachusetts is 10,554 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Massachusetts?
Total Land Area of Massachusetts is 7,801 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Massachusetts?
Total Water Area of Massachusetts is 2,754 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Massachusetts?
Average Elevation in Massachusetts is 500 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Massachusetts?
Highest Elevation in Massachusetts is 3,487 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Massachusetts?
Lowest Elevation in Massachusetts is 0 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Massachusetts?
Population Density in Massachusetts is 895.3 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Massachusetts?
Total Population of Massachusetts is 6,984,205.
What is the Total Male Population of Massachusetts?
Total Male Population of Massachusetts is 3,419,339.
What is the Total Female Population of Massachusetts?
Total Female Population of Massachusetts is 3,564,866.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Massachusetts?
There are 95.92 Males per 100 Females in Massachusetts.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Massachusetts?
There are 104.26 Females per 100 Males in Massachusetts.
What is the Median Population Age in Massachusetts?
Median Population Age in Massachusetts is 39.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Massachusetts
Average Family Size in Massachusetts is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Massachusetts
Average Household Size in Massachusetts is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Massachusetts?
Per Capita income in Massachusetts is $53,513.
What is the Median Family Income in Massachusetts?
Median Family Income in Massachusetts is $122,530.
What is the Median Household income in Massachusetts?
Median Household Income in Massachusetts is $96,505.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Massachusetts?
Income or Wage Gap in Massachusetts is 26.8%.
Women in Massachusetts earn 73.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Massachusetts?
Family Income Deficit in Massachusetts is $10,563.
Families that are below poverty line in Massachusetts earn $10,563 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Massachusetts?
Inequality or Gini Index in Massachusetts is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Massachusetts?
There are 3,881,592 People in the Labor Forcein in Massachusetts.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Massachusetts?
67.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Massachusetts.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Massachusetts?
Unemployment Rate in Massachusetts is 5.3%.