Massachusetts Map & Demographics
Massachusetts Map
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 ]
$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
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
3,881,592
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
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.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 6,984,205 | $53,513 |
| Median Family Income | 1,716,907 | $122,530 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,716,907 | $162,367 |
| Median Household Income | 2,740,995 | $96,505 |
| Mean Household Income | 2,740,995 | $134,568 |
| Income Deficit | 1,716,907 | $10,563 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 6,984,205 | 26.76% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 6,984,205 | 73.24¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 6,984,205 | 0.49 |
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%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 2,080,404 (51.2%) | $61,060 |
| Female | 1,981,193 (48.8%) | $44,721 |
| Total | 4,061,597 (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%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 83,337 (4.0%) | 108,573 (5.5%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 58,685 (2.8%) | 78,704 (4.0%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 61,065 (2.9%) | 78,340 (4.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 42,235 (2.0%) | 52,164 (2.6%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 49,304 (2.4%) | 62,719 (3.2%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 34,273 (1.7%) | 46,634 (2.4%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 37,173 (1.8%) | 49,835 (2.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 28,881 (1.4%) | 39,953 (2.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 33,436 (1.6%) | 49,603 (2.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 43,802 (2.1%) | 56,347 (2.8%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 74,220 (3.6%) | 100,275 (5.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 80,185 (3.8%) | 98,145 (5.0%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 74,582 (3.6%) | 88,527 (4.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 81,230 (3.9%) | 84,826 (4.3%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 83,349 (4.0%) | 86,645 (4.4%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 74,181 (3.6%) | 75,672 (3.8%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 149,955 (7.2%) | 143,953 (7.3%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 127,770 (6.1%) | 122,011 (6.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 267,818 (12.9%) | 231,934 (11.7%) |
| $100,000+ | 594,923 (28.6%) | 326,333 (16.5%) |
| Total | 2,080,404 (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.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female 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.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 41,206 | 2.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 25,754 | 1.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 58,375 | 3.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 70,393 | 4.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 111,599 | 6.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 195,727 | 11.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 192,294 | 11.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 338,231 | 19.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 243,801 | 14.2% |
| $200,000+ | 439,528 | 25.6% |
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.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 774,278 (45.1%) | $100,410 |
| 3-Person Families | 409,568 (23.8%) | $126,036 |
| 4-Person Families | 344,391 (20.1%) | $157,680 |
| 5-Person Families | 128,722 (7.5%) | $158,133 |
| 6-Person Families | 40,335 (2.4%) | $154,182 |
| 7+ Person Families | 19,613 (1.1%) | $151,918 |
| Total | 1,716,907 (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.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 210,830 (12.3%) | $51,270 |
| 1 Earner | 476,078 (27.7%) | $79,327 |
| 2 Earners | 769,225 (44.8%) | $152,252 |
| 3+ Earners | 260,774 (15.2%) | $182,174 |
| Total | 1,716,907 (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.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 120,604 | 4.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 101,417 | 3.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 161,719 | 5.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 153,496 | 5.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 213,798 | 7.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 348,106 | 12.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 309,732 | 11.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 485,156 | 17.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 317,955 | 11.6% |
| $200,000+ | 529,012 | 19.3% |
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.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 77,924 (2.8%) | $52,434 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 868,830 (31.7%) | $110,567 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,052,888 (38.4%) | $119,054 |
| 65+ Years | 741,353 (27.1%) | $61,624 |
| Total | 2,740,995 (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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 22,109 (12.5%) | 21,308 (12.7%) |
| 5 Years | 4,495 (12.6%) | 3,445 (10.6%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 26,446 (11.8%) | 24,770 (11.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 15,030 (12.0%) | 13,625 (11.8%) |
| 15 Years | 5,274 (12.4%) | 4,821 (11.9%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 9,129 (10.8%) | 7,742 (9.6%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 44,016 (15.2%) | 46,754 (16.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 37,274 (7.6%) | 54,082 (11.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 28,483 (6.6%) | 43,238 (9.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 29,689 (6.8%) | 34,661 (7.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 36,851 (7.9%) | 43,936 (9.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 24,152 (7.5%) | 35,527 (9.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 16,607 (8.8%) | 38,897 (13.9%) |
| Total | 299,555 (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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 154,676 (87.5%) | 146,847 (87.3%) |
| 5 Years | 31,268 (87.4%) | 29,151 (89.4%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 198,511 (88.2%) | 192,980 (88.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 110,036 (88.0%) | 102,073 (88.2%) |
| 15 Years | 37,341 (87.6%) | 35,721 (88.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 75,675 (89.2%) | 72,731 (90.4%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 245,119 (84.8%) | 229,741 (83.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 452,494 (92.4%) | 432,404 (88.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 406,361 (93.4%) | 398,988 (90.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 408,618 (93.2%) | 419,726 (92.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 428,465 (92.1%) | 445,435 (91.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 298,247 (92.5%) | 333,361 (90.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 172,596 (91.2%) | 241,366 (86.1%) |
| Total | 3,019,407 (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.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 726,267 (97.3%) | 20,265 (2.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 429,340 (97.1%) | 12,976 (2.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 74,356 (95.0%) | 3,954 (5.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 2,858 (84.9%) | 510 (15.1%) |
| Total | 1,232,821 (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.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 4,068 (6.4%) | 11,076 (8.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 7,378 (13.6%) | 38,520 (24.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 1,661 (23.3%) | 10,439 (46.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 61 (19.1%) | 1,058 (60.9%) |
| Total | 13,168 (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.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 20,265 (2.7%) | 15,144 (7.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 12,976 (2.9%) | 45,898 (21.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 3,954 (5.1%) | 12,100 (41.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 510 (15.1%) | 1,119 (54.4%) |
| Total | 37,705 (3.0%) | 74,261 (16.6%) |
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).
1.02301
69,225 (0.99%)
2.02148
65,463 (0.94%)
3.02155
63,873 (0.91%)
4.02360
61,412 (0.88%)
5.02169
60,938 (0.87%)
6.02151
60,592 (0.87%)
7.02124
55,336 (0.79%)
8.01960
54,057 (0.77%)
9.01844
52,780 (0.76%)
10.01841
52,738 (0.76%)
11.01902
51,931 (0.74%)
12.02780
51,915 (0.74%)
13.02149
48,685 (0.70%)
14.02740
46,623 (0.67%)
15.02703
46,356 (0.66%)
16.02128
45,357 (0.65%)
17.01201
45,188 (0.65%)
18.02135
44,480 (0.64%)
19.01970
44,435 (0.64%)
20.01453
43,550 (0.62%)
21.01420
41,661 (0.60%)
22.01915
41,611 (0.60%)
23.01085
41,592 (0.60%)
24.02130
41,479 (0.59%)
25.01752
41,391 (0.59%)
26.01801
40,992 (0.59%)
27.01604
40,724 (0.58%)
28.02150
39,875 (0.57%)
29.02139
39,856 (0.57%)
30.02136
39,498 (0.57%)
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).
1.Boston
665,945 (9.54%)
204,191 (2.92%)
155,305 (2.22%)
117,962 (1.69%)
5.Lowell
114,737 (1.64%)
6.Brockton
104,713 (1.50%)
7.Quincy
100,981 (1.45%)
8.Lynn
100,653 (1.44%)
100,620 (1.44%)
10.Fall River
93,638 (1.34%)
11.Newton
88,453 (1.27%)
12.Lawrence
88,067 (1.26%)
13.Somerville
80,464 (1.15%)
14.Framingham
71,805 (1.03%)
15.Haverhill
67,273 (0.96%)
16.Malden
65,463 (0.94%)
17.Waltham
64,711 (0.93%)
18.Brookline
62,698 (0.90%)
19.Medford
61,748 (0.88%)
20.Revere
60,577 (0.87%)
21.Taunton
59,436 (0.85%)
57,300 (0.82%)
23.Chicopee
55,441 (0.79%)
24.Peabody
54,204 (0.78%)
25.Methuen Town
52,812 (0.76%)
48,922 (0.70%)
27.Everett
48,685 (0.70%)
28.Attleboro
46,384 (0.66%)
29.Arlington
45,906 (0.66%)
30.Salem
44,541 (0.64%)
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%)
13.Dukes County
20,543 (0.29%)
14,065 (0.20%)
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 | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 487,600 | 7.0% |
| Black / African American | 498,785 | 7.1% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 2,766 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 879,296 | 12.6% |
| Native / Alaskan | 14,740 | 0.2% |
| White / Caucasian | 5,075,525 | 72.7% |
| Two or more Races | 557,288 | 8.0% |
| Some other Race | 347,501 | 5.0% |
| Total | 6,984,205 | 100.0% |
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 | # Population | % Population |
| Afghan | 1,029 | 0.0% |
| African | 32,213 | 0.5% |
| Alaska Native | 143 | 0.0% |
| Alaskan Athabascan | 27 | 0.0% |
| Albanian | 21,236 | 0.3% |
| Aleut | 90 | 0.0% |
| Alsatian | 287 | 0.0% |
| American | 259,559 | 3.7% |
| Apache | 380 | 0.0% |
| Arab | 73,986 | 1.1% |
| Argentinean | 5,388 | 0.1% |
| Armenian | 27,399 | 0.4% |
| Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac | 495 | 0.0% |
| Australian | 2,038 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 13,970 | 0.2% |
| Bahamian | 801 | 0.0% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,527 | 0.0% |
| Barbadian | 5,796 | 0.1% |
| Basque | 770 | 0.0% |
| Belgian | 5,510 | 0.1% |
| Belizean | 341 | 0.0% |
| Bermudan | 336 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 20,971 | 0.3% |
| Blackfeet | 3,060 | 0.0% |
| Bolivian | 1,671 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 84,309 | 1.2% |
| British | 32,817 | 0.5% |
| British West Indian | 4,574 | 0.1% |
| Bulgarian | 4,743 | 0.1% |
| Burmese | 34,785 | 0.5% |
| Cajun | 702 | 0.0% |
| Cambodian | 665 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 40,724 | 0.6% |
| Cape Verdean | 66,147 | 0.9% |
| Carpatho Rusyn | 169 | 0.0% |
| Celtic | 1,367 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 157,834 | 2.3% |
| Central American Indian | 8,352 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 5,915 | 0.1% |
| Cheyenne | 139 | 0.0% |
| Chickasaw | 131 | 0.0% |
| Chilean | 3,971 | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 18 | 0.0% |
| Chippewa | 418 | 0.0% |
| Choctaw | 464 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 40,469 | 0.6% |
| Comanche | 42 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rican | 3,988 | 0.1% |
| Cree | 351 | 0.0% |
| Creek | 423 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 3,781 | 0.1% |
| Crow | 33 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 15,711 | 0.2% |
| Cypriot | 452 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 12,319 | 0.2% |
| Czechoslovakian | 2,826 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 14,377 | 0.2% |
| Delaware | 140 | 0.0% |
| Dominican | 174,233 | 2.5% |
| Dutch | 34,196 | 0.5% |
| Dutch West Indian | 62 | 0.0% |
| Eastern European | 39,939 | 0.6% |
| Ecuadorian | 18,363 | 0.3% |
| Egyptian | 6,869 | 0.1% |
| English | 661,680 | 9.5% |
| Estonian | 1,043 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopian | 6,060 | 0.1% |
| European | 82,380 | 1.2% |
| Fijian | 23 | 0.0% |
| Filipino | 7,625 | 0.1% |
| Finnish | 22,107 | 0.3% |
| French | 361,525 | 5.2% |
| French American Indian | 1,464 | 0.0% |
| French Canadian | 219,384 | 3.1% |
| German | 385,435 | 5.5% |
| German Russian | 133 | 0.0% |
| Ghanaian | 9,684 | 0.1% |
| Greek | 76,932 | 1.1% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 1,257 | 0.0% |
| Guatemalan | 51,425 | 0.7% |
| Guyanese | 2,072 | 0.0% |
| Haitian | 80,378 | 1.1% |
| Honduran | 20,346 | 0.3% |
| Hopi | 72 | 0.0% |
| Houma | 16 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 18,945 | 0.3% |
| Icelander | 981 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 198,039 | 2.8% |
| Indonesian | 1,759 | 0.0% |
| Inupiat | 146 | 0.0% |
| Iranian | 9,632 | 0.1% |
| Iraqi | 3,856 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 1,319,826 | 18.9% |
| Iroquois | 1,033 | 0.0% |
| Israeli | 4,871 | 0.1% |
| Italian | 802,603 | 11.5% |
| Jamaican | 35,136 | 0.5% |
| Japanese | 32,171 | 0.5% |
| Jordanian | 1,445 | 0.0% |
| Kenyan | 7,043 | 0.1% |
| Kiowa | 39 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 26,354 | 0.4% |
| Laotian | 3,673 | 0.1% |
| Latvian | 3,977 | 0.1% |
| Lebanese | 30,833 | 0.4% |
| Liberian | 2,721 | 0.0% |
| Lithuanian | 41,646 | 0.6% |
| Lumbee | 32 | 0.0% |
| Luxembourger | 251 | 0.0% |
| Macedonian | 639 | 0.0% |
| Malaysian | 4,393 | 0.1% |
| Maltese | 616 | 0.0% |
| Menominee | 18 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 51,781 | 0.7% |
| Mexican American Indian | 1,649 | 0.0% |
| Mongolian | 1,157 | 0.0% |
| Moroccan | 9,233 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian | 2,990 | 0.0% |
| Navajo | 735 | 0.0% |
| New Zealander | 792 | 0.0% |
| Nicaraguan | 2,317 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 13,473 | 0.2% |
| Northern European | 9,975 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 34,772 | 0.5% |
| Okinawan | 422 | 0.0% |
| Osage | 141 | 0.0% |
| Ottawa | 7 | 0.0% |
| Paiute | 20 | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 5,350 | 0.1% |
| Palestinian | 2,192 | 0.0% |
| Panamanian | 3,330 | 0.1% |
| Paraguayan | 701 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania German | 566 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 11,682 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 274,844 | 3.9% |
| Portuguese | 269,069 | 3.8% |
| Potawatomi | 213 | 0.0% |
| Pueblo | 78 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 326,405 | 4.7% |
| Romanian | 9,693 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 91,262 | 1.3% |
| Salvadoran | 72,815 | 1.0% |
| Samoan | 1,024 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 11,764 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 40,545 | 0.6% |
| Scottish | 129,365 | 1.8% |
| Seminole | 201 | 0.0% |
| Senegalese | 340 | 0.0% |
| Serbian | 3,607 | 0.1% |
| Shoshone | 34 | 0.0% |
| Sierra Leonean | 1,230 | 0.0% |
| Sioux | 755 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 2,132 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 7,178 | 0.1% |
| Slovene | 2,076 | 0.0% |
| Somali | 2,551 | 0.0% |
| South African | 2,007 | 0.0% |
| South American | 93,635 | 1.3% |
| South American Indian | 1,434 | 0.0% |
| Soviet Union | 46 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 11,914 | 0.2% |
| Spanish | 10,622 | 0.2% |
| Spanish American | 304 | 0.0% |
| Spanish American Indian | 236 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 61,863 | 0.9% |
| Subsaharan African | 154,402 | 2.2% |
| Sudanese | 816 | 0.0% |
| Swedish | 98,875 | 1.4% |
| Swiss | 10,354 | 0.2% |
| Syrian | 6,492 | 0.1% |
| Taiwanese | 19 | 0.0% |
| Thai | 137,333 | 2.0% |
| Tlingit-Haida | 76 | 0.0% |
| Tohono O'Odham | 8 | 0.0% |
| Tongan | 125 | 0.0% |
| Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 8,726 | 0.1% |
| Tsimshian | 12 | 0.0% |
| Turkish | 7,802 | 0.1% |
| U.S. Virgin Islander | 636 | 0.0% |
| Ugandan | 4,352 | 0.1% |
| Ukrainian | 25,471 | 0.4% |
| Uruguayan | 2,281 | 0.0% |
| Ute | 15 | 0.0% |
| Venezuelan | 7,531 | 0.1% |
| Vietnamese | 4,296 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 22,866 | 0.3% |
| West Indian | 6,718 | 0.1% |
| Yaqui | 31 | 0.0% |
| Yugoslavian | 2,724 | 0.0% |
| Yup'ik | 23 | 0.0% |
| Zimbabwean | 215 | 0.0% | View All 191 Rows |
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.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Afghanistan | 883 | 0.0% |
| Africa | 115,744 | 1.7% |
| Albania | 13,076 | 0.2% |
| Argentina | 3,727 | 0.1% |
| Armenia | 2,307 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 374,834 | 5.4% |
| Australia | 2,666 | 0.0% |
| Austria | 851 | 0.0% |
| Azores | 10,768 | 0.2% |
| Bahamas | 388 | 0.0% |
| Bangladesh | 4,660 | 0.1% |
| Barbados | 3,244 | 0.1% |
| Belarus | 2,737 | 0.0% |
| Belgium | 1,245 | 0.0% |
| Belize | 103 | 0.0% |
| Bolivia | 1,034 | 0.0% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,916 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 92,959 | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | 3,184 | 0.1% |
| Cabo Verde | 32,354 | 0.5% |
| Cambodia | 14,305 | 0.2% |
| Cameroon | 2,679 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 28,158 | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 205,247 | 2.9% |
| Central America | 112,052 | 1.6% |
| Chile | 2,809 | 0.0% |
| China | 120,039 | 1.7% |
| Colombia | 27,810 | 0.4% |
| Congo | 222 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rica | 2,160 | 0.0% |
| Croatia | 543 | 0.0% |
| Cuba | 3,711 | 0.1% |
| Czechoslovakia | 1,846 | 0.0% |
| Denmark | 1,296 | 0.0% |
| Dominica | 2,643 | 0.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 101,767 | 1.5% |
| Eastern Africa | 24,840 | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 145,167 | 2.1% |
| Eastern Europe | 78,957 | 1.1% |
| Ecuador | 11,727 | 0.2% |
| Egypt | 6,109 | 0.1% |
| El Salvador | 45,667 | 0.6% |
| England | 10,698 | 0.2% |
| Eritrea | 743 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopia | 5,467 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 230,133 | 3.3% |
| Fiji | 84 | 0.0% |
| France | 7,364 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 12,529 | 0.2% |
| Ghana | 12,327 | 0.2% |
| Greece | 10,043 | 0.1% |
| Grenada | 588 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 32,733 | 0.5% |
| Guyana | 1,626 | 0.0% |
| Haiti | 60,432 | 0.9% |
| Honduras | 13,563 | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | 8,536 | 0.1% |
| Hungary | 1,910 | 0.0% |
| India | 82,934 | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | 2,034 | 0.0% |
| Iran | 7,213 | 0.1% |
| Iraq | 4,735 | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 13,446 | 0.2% |
| Israel | 6,073 | 0.1% |
| Italy | 16,886 | 0.2% |
| Jamaica | 21,468 | 0.3% |
| Japan | 7,301 | 0.1% |
| Jordan | 1,454 | 0.0% |
| Kazakhstan | 1,036 | 0.0% |
| Kenya | 8,746 | 0.1% |
| Korea | 17,613 | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | 1,152 | 0.0% |
| Laos | 2,448 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 474,591 | 6.8% |
| Latvia | 1,002 | 0.0% |
| Lebanon | 7,064 | 0.1% |
| Liberia | 2,812 | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1,180 | 0.0% |
| Malaysia | 1,959 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 13,065 | 0.2% |
| Micronesia | 58 | 0.0% |
| Middle Africa | 5,098 | 0.1% |
| Moldova | 2,537 | 0.0% |
| Morocco | 8,562 | 0.1% |
| Nepal | 6,789 | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | 2,231 | 0.0% |
| Nicaragua | 1,046 | 0.0% |
| Nigeria | 8,842 | 0.1% |
| North Macedonia | 269 | 0.0% |
| Northern Africa | 17,406 | 0.3% |
| Northern Europe | 42,980 | 0.6% |
| Norway | 383 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 4,002 | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | 7,555 | 0.1% |
| Panama | 1,092 | 0.0% |
| Peru | 7,349 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 10,810 | 0.2% |
| Poland | 10,915 | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 50,360 | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3,351 | 0.1% |
| Russia | 18,278 | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,610 | 0.0% |
| Scotland | 1,923 | 0.0% |
| Senegal | 577 | 0.0% |
| Serbia | 1,277 | 0.0% |
| Sierra Leone | 1,538 | 0.0% |
| Singapore | 1,477 | 0.0% |
| Somalia | 1,406 | 0.0% |
| South Africa | 3,270 | 0.1% |
| South America | 157,292 | 2.2% |
| South Central Asia | 115,610 | 1.7% |
| South Eastern Asia | 77,427 | 1.1% |
| Southern Europe | 81,980 | 1.2% |
| Spain | 4,618 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | 1,990 | 0.0% |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 354 | 0.0% |
| Sudan | 544 | 0.0% |
| Sweden | 1,519 | 0.0% |
| Switzerland | 1,702 | 0.0% |
| Syria | 2,918 | 0.0% |
| Taiwan | 8,270 | 0.1% |
| Thailand | 5,553 | 0.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 6,999 | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 5,208 | 0.1% |
| Uganda | 5,099 | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | 10,808 | 0.2% |
| Uruguay | 2,282 | 0.0% |
| Uzbekistan | 715 | 0.0% |
| Venezuela | 5,265 | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | 37,197 | 0.5% |
| West Indies | 925 | 0.0% |
| Western Africa | 61,206 | 0.9% |
| Western Asia | 35,882 | 0.5% |
| Western Europe | 25,947 | 0.4% |
| Yemen | 347 | 0.0% |
| Zaire | 738 | 0.0% |
| Zimbabwe | 650 | 0.0% | View All 137 Rows |
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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 180,018 (5.3%) | 171,190 (4.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 186,186 (5.4%) | 178,396 (5.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 205,727 (6.0%) | 194,270 (5.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 232,190 (6.8%) | 228,532 (6.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 244,197 (7.1%) | 243,398 (6.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 249,422 (7.3%) | 243,448 (6.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 247,719 (7.2%) | 244,767 (6.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 228,627 (6.7%) | 229,872 (6.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 210,612 (6.2%) | 212,869 (6.0%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 210,108 (6.1%) | 216,156 (6.1%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 231,498 (6.8%) | 238,895 (6.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 244,018 (7.1%) | 251,014 (7.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 225,204 (6.6%) | 240,283 (6.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 184,345 (5.4%) | 203,764 (5.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 142,180 (4.2%) | 168,472 (4.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 88,974 (2.6%) | 115,409 (3.2%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 54,647 (1.6%) | 77,259 (2.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 53,667 (1.6%) | 106,872 (3.0%) |
| Total | 3,419,339 (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.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,270,526 (74.0%) | 3.14 |
| Single Male/Father | 124,828 (7.3%) | 2.68 |
| Single Female/Mother | 321,553 (18.7%) | 2.92 |
| Total Families | 1,716,907 (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.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,270,526 (46.4%) | 3.17 |
| Single Male/Father | 124,828 (4.5%) | 3.04 |
| Single Female/Mother | 321,553 (11.7%) | 3.14 |
| Non-family | 1,024,088 (37.4%) | 1.31 |
| Total Households | 2,740,995 (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 | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 782,361 (28.5%) |
| 2-Person Households | 720,206 (26.3%) | 190,471 (7.0%) |
| 3-Person Households | 418,074 (15.2%) | 33,897 (1.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 364,684 (13.3%) | 12,381 (0.4%) |
| 5-Person Households | 141,124 (5.1%) | 3,759 (0.1%) |
| 6-Person Households | 48,002 (1.8%) | 788 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 24,817 (0.9%) | 431 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,716,907 (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.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 1,078 (1.5%) | 5.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 47,009 (63.8%) | 64.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 25,574 (34.7%) | 36.0 |
| Total | 73,661 (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.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 176 (16.3%) | 902 (83.7%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 31,590 (67.2%) | 15,419 (32.8%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 21,891 (85.6%) | 3,683 (14.4%) |
| Total | 53,625 (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.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 5,159 (7.0%) | 24.0 |
| High School Diploma | 12,106 (16.4%) | 43.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 16,527 (22.4%) | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20,946 (28.4%) | 48.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 18,923 (25.7%) | 60.0 |
| Total | 73,661 (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.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 2,543 (49.3%) | 2,616 (50.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 5,859 (48.4%) | 6,247 (51.6%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 9,123 (55.2%) | 7,404 (44.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17,888 (85.4%) | 3,058 (14.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18,223 (96.3%) | 700 (3.7%) |
| Total | 53,625 (72.8%) | 20,036 (27.2%) |
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.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 2,347,296 | 65.3% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 115,423 | 3.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 196,732 | 5.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 480,479 | 13.4% |
| Local Government Employees | 251,463 | 7.0% |
| State Government Employees | 133,349 | 3.7% |
| Federal Government Employees | 65,077 | 1.8% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 5,441 | 0.2% |
| Total | 3,595,260 | 100.0% |
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.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 155,739 (41.3%) | 23,049 (14.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 364,233 (74.7%) | 33,509 (9.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 428,304 (86.9%) | 23,985 (5.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 430,433 (87.4%) | 18,939 (4.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 763,795 (86.6%) | 33,607 (4.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 763,055 (85.1%) | 32,048 (4.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 390,580 (78.9%) | 16,795 (4.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 309,549 (66.5%) | 12,382 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 236,181 (33.8%) | 11,101 (4.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 40,243 (8.1%) | 1,690 (4.2%) |
| Total | 3,881,592 (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.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 176,258 (63.0%) | 27,977 (10.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 603,498 (75.8%) | 50,159 (6.3%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 682,333 (82.0%) | 43,270 (5.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,623,910 (89.4%) | 50,861 (2.8%) |
| Total | 3,087,620 (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 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%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 262,400 (56.4%) | 202,876 (43.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 121,897 (47.3%) | 136,055 (52.7%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 254,187 (70.4%) | 106,931 (29.6%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 130,045 (73.8%) | 46,136 (26.2%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 79,622 (81.1%) | 18,540 (18.9%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 44,520 (51.3%) | 42,255 (48.7%) |
| Community & Social Service | 172,808 (34.8%) | 323,179 (65.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 23,427 (29.9%) | 54,867 (70.1%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 27,723 (50.7%) | 26,927 (49.3%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 81,223 (29.4%) | 195,188 (70.6%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 40,435 (46.7%) | 46,197 (53.3%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 59,943 (23.6%) | 193,516 (76.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 42,459 (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 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%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 19,519 (15.9%) | 103,312 (84.1%) |
| Security & Protection | 59,195 (80.0%) | 14,750 (20.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 31,311 (75.1%) | 10,403 (24.9%) |
| Law Enforcement | 27,884 (86.5%) | 4,347 (13.5%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 80,332 (47.5%) | 88,945 (52.5%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 70,196 (62.0%) | 42,998 (38.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 24,194 (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 by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 165,540 (52.3%) | 150,853 (47.7%) |
| Office & Administration | 98,086 (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 by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 5,280 (66.8%) | 2,627 (33.2%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 155,094 (96.9%) | 4,901 (3.1%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 77,481 (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 by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 96,566 (68.6%) | 44,124 (31.4%) |
| Transportation | 91,312 (83.8%) | 17,605 (16.2%) |
| Material Moving | 66,630 (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 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%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 8,991 (62.0%) | 5,505 (38.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 1,440 (95.2%) | 72 (4.8%) |
| Construction | 197,373 (89.8%) | 22,349 (10.2%) |
| Manufacturing | 223,579 (67.7%) | 106,464 (32.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 50,685 (68.1%) | 23,756 (31.9%) |
| Retail Trade | 196,727 (53.9%) | 168,004 (46.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 96,638 (74.7%) | 32,654 (25.3%) |
| Utilities | 19,654 (77.6%) | 5,664 (22.4%) |
| Information | 44,628 (57.9%) | 32,519 (42.1%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 104,868 (50.8%) | 101,391 (49.2%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 34,803 (57.1%) | 26,127 (42.9%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 240,082 (57.0%) | 181,376 (43.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 2,959 (56.6%) | 2,268 (43.4%) |
| Administrative & Support | 79,857 (59.7%) | 53,974 (40.3%) |
| Educational Services | 149,092 (34.6%) | 282,285 (65.4%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 140,252 (23.7%) | 452,330 (76.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 38,300 (52.7%) | 34,316 (47.3%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 101,720 (48.1%) | 109,838 (51.9%) |
| Public Administration | 81,956 (58.5%) | 58,142 (41.5%) |
| Total | 1,880,660 (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 Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 101,996 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 72,745 | 4.3% |
| Elementary School | 289,128 | 17.2% |
| Middle School | 315,926 | 18.7% |
| High School | 346,151 | 20.5% |
| College / Undergraduate | 413,432 | 24.5% |
| Graduate / Professional | 146,571 | 8.7% |
| Total | 1,685,949 | 100.0% |
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.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 40,407 (49.9%) | 40,641 (50.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 302,604 (88.2%) | 40,604 (11.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 353,423 (90.2%) | 38,329 (9.8%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 214,786 (87.8%) | 29,869 (12.2%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 98,152 (56.3%) | 76,247 (43.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 107,881 (45.5%) | 129,482 (54.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 57,897 (45.4%) | 69,692 (54.6%) |
| 35 Years and over | 48,297 (56.2%) | 37,638 (43.8%) |
| Total | 1,223,999 (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.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 129,396 | 5.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 169,947 | 6.9% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 89,933 | 3.7% |
| Psychology | 143,981 | 5.9% |
| Social Sciences | 251,050 | 10.2% |
| Engineering | 214,374 | 8.7% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 19,003 | 0.8% |
| Science & Technology | 208,209 | 8.5% |
| Business | 413,022 | 16.8% |
| Education | 201,699 | 8.2% |
| Literature & Languages | 154,227 | 6.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 134,744 | 5.5% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 115,915 | 4.7% |
| Communications | 86,184 | 3.5% |
| Arts & Humanities | 126,801 | 5.2% |
| Total | 2,458,485 | 100.0% |
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%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 101,404 (5.6%) | 106,001 (6.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 411,255 (22.5%) | 439,992 (25.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 769,403 (42.1%) | 691,618 (40.4%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 337,135 (18.5%) | 300,702 (17.6%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 144,672 (7.9%) | 125,424 (7.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 61,807 (3.4%) | 49,115 (2.9%) |
| Total | 1,825,676 (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 | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 72,145 | 2.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 253,503 | 8.3% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 367,628 | 12.0% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 408,213 | 13.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 390,239 | 12.7% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 194,153 | 6.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 433,525 | 14.1% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 112,678 | 3.7% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 150,451 | 4.9% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 318,616 | 10.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 269,580 | 8.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 98,149 | 3.2% |
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 | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 37,087 (2.3%) | 35,058 (2.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 117,019 (7.4%) | 136,484 (9.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 175,899 (11.1%) | 191,729 (13.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 196,656 (12.4%) | 211,557 (14.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 196,601 (12.4%) | 193,638 (13.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 97,508 (6.1%) | 96,645 (6.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 233,835 (14.7%) | 199,690 (13.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 60,414 (3.8%) | 52,264 (3.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 81,068 (5.1%) | 69,383 (4.7%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 176,591 (11.1%) | 142,025 (9.6%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 156,546 (9.9%) | 113,034 (7.6%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 59,249 (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 | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 78,772 (5.0%) | 33,211 (2.2%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 73,666 (4.6%) | 27,702 (1.9%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 87,117 (5.5%) | 44,710 (3.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 158,294 (10.0%) | 102,352 (6.9%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 160,514 (10.1%) | 133,849 (9.0%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 224,429 (14.1%) | 216,982 (14.7%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 164,136 (10.3%) | 201,970 (13.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 189,256 (11.9%) | 213,111 (14.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 88,601 (5.6%) | 126,286 (8.5%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 107,810 (6.8%) | 121,340 (8.2%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 45,068 (2.8%) | 50,729 (3.4%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 20,390 (1.3%) | 21,512 (1.5%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 110,037 (6.9%) | 108,358 (7.3%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 80,383 (5.1%) | 78,295 (5.3%) |
| Total | 1,588,473 (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 | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,711,341 | 62.4% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,029,654 | 37.6% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 2,740,995 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Massachusetts
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 782,361 | 28.5% |
| 2-Person Household | 910,677 | 33.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 451,971 | 16.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 595,986 | 21.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,740,995 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Massachusetts
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 365,762 (46.8%) | 416,599 (53.2%) |
| 2-Person Household | 607,617 (66.7%) | 303,060 (33.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 299,418 (66.2%) | 152,553 (33.8%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 438,544 (73.6%) | 157,442 (26.4%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,711,341 (62.4%) | 1,029,654 (37.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Massachusetts
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 76,514 (36.6%) | 132,309 (63.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 310,500 (55.3%) | 250,575 (44.7%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 398,498 (61.2%) | 252,272 (38.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 925,829 (70.1%) | 394,498 (29.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Massachusetts
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 487,629 | 17.8% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 459,125 | 16.8% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 498,757 | 18.2% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 554,131 | 20.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 428,098 | 15.6% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 210,393 | 7.7% |
| 85 Years and Over | 102,862 | 3.7% |
| Total | 2,740,995 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Massachusetts
Median Income by Occupancy in Massachusetts
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,711,341 (62.4%) | $126,341 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,029,654 (37.6%) | $56,051 |
| Average | 2,740,995 (100.0%) | $96,505 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Massachusetts
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 22,490 (1.3%) | 52,776 (5.1%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 12,494 (0.7%) | 33,182 (3.2%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 20,227 (1.2%) | 80,646 (7.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 24,712 (1.4%) | 56,056 (5.4%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 29,599 (1.7%) | 51,193 (5.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 65,567 (3.8%) | 87,242 (8.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 103,528 (6.0%) | 111,177 (10.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 190,713 (11.1%) | 157,383 (15.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 193,327 (11.3%) | 117,524 (11.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 344,489 (20.1%) | 139,368 (13.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 704,195 (41.1%) | 143,107 (13.9%) |
| Total | 1,711,341 (100.0%) | 1,029,654 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Massachusetts
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 14,697 (0.9%) | 45,868 (4.4%) |
| $300 to $499 | 35,374 (2.1%) | 64,914 (6.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 154,213 (9.0%) | 68,883 (6.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 131,606 (7.7%) | 67,588 (6.6%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 273,052 (16.0%) | 212,753 (20.7%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 248,490 (14.5%) | 209,508 (20.3%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 239,499 (14.0%) | 149,846 (14.5%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 202,588 (11.8%) | 81,123 (7.9%) |
| $3,000 or more | 411,822 (24.1%) | 93,098 (9.0%) |
| Total | 1,711,341 (100.0%) | 1,029,654 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Massachusetts
Housing Structures in Massachusetts
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,406,847 | 51.3% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 161,616 | 5.9% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 260,452 | 9.5% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 288,992 | 10.5% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 158,511 | 5.8% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 442,692 | 16.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 21,885 | 0.8% |
| Total | 2,740,995 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Massachusetts
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,311,656 (93.2%) | 95,191 (6.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 107,450 (66.5%) | 54,166 (33.5%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 107,378 (41.2%) | 153,074 (58.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 63,780 (22.1%) | 225,212 (77.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 28,339 (17.9%) | 130,172 (82.1%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 75,344 (17.0%) | 367,348 (83.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 17,394 (79.5%) | 4,491 (20.5%) |
| Total | 1,711,341 (62.4%) | 1,029,654 (37.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Massachusetts
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 6,325 (0.4%) | 59,483 (5.8%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 59,158 (3.5%) | 313,003 (30.4%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 424,643 (24.8%) | 462,717 (44.9%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 652,106 (38.1%) | 154,923 (15.0%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 569,109 (33.3%) | 39,528 (3.8%) |
| Total | 1,711,341 (100.0%) | 1,029,654 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Massachusetts
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 891,687 (52.1%) | 533,972 (51.9%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 79,040 (4.6%) | 35,270 (3.4%) |
| Electricity | 137,579 (8.0%) | 335,072 (32.5%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 552,213 (32.3%) | 100,047 (9.7%) |
| Coal or Coke | 1,065 (0.1%) | 320 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 46,904 (2.7%) | 10,139 (1.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 2,853 (0.2%) | 14,834 (1.4%) |
| Total | 1,711,341 (100.0%) | 1,029,654 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Massachusetts
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 61,167 (3.6%) | 265,909 (25.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 481,498 (28.1%) | 490,472 (47.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 763,839 (44.6%) | 220,161 (21.4%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 404,837 (23.7%) | 53,112 (5.2%) |
| Total | 1,711,341 (100.0%) | 1,029,654 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Massachusetts
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Massachusetts
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 558,533 | 1,152,808 |
| 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 | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 13,758 (2.5%) | 15,433 (1.3%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 9,750 (1.8%) | 7,354 (0.6%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 109,904 (19.7%) | 193,662 (16.8%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 174,994 (31.3%) | 376,721 (32.7%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 129,811 (23.2%) | 303,849 (26.4%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 60,687 (10.9%) | 141,303 (12.3%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 59,629 (10.7%) | 114,486 (9.9%) |
| Total | 558,533 (100.0%) | 1,152,808 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Massachusetts
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 19,349 (3.5%) | 30,754 (2.7%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 46,242 (8.3%) | 15,635 (1.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 38,232 (6.9%) | 28,296 (2.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 52,646 (9.4%) | 27,335 (2.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 83,514 (14.9%) | 50,882 (4.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 66,986 (12.0%) | 107,199 (9.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 94,909 (17.0%) | 126,341 (11.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 156,655 (28.1%) | 249,580 (21.6%) |
| Total | 558,533 (100.0%) | 1,152,808 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Massachusetts
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 76,249 (13.7%) | 143,688 (12.5%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 79,118 (14.2%) | 204,272 (17.7%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 70,259 (12.6%) | 285,256 (24.7%) |
| 4.0x or more | 327,529 (58.6%) | 213,970 (18.6%) |
| Total | 558,533 (100.0%) | 1,152,808 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Massachusetts
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 11,174 (2.0%) | 3,728 (0.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 14,754 (2.6%) | 19,195 (1.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 507,170 (90.8%) | 36,307 (3.2%) |
| Total | 558,533 (100.0%) | 1,152,808 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Massachusetts
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Massachusetts
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 415,642 (98.8%) | 5,099 (1.2%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,034,436 (98.5%) | 16,322 (1.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 654,500 (95.7%) | 29,648 (4.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 834,867 (94.9%) | 44,744 (5.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 842,429 (96.2%) | 33,477 (3.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 864,344 (96.9%) | 27,770 (3.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 930,692 (97.5%) | 23,977 (2.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 687,739 (99.5%) | 3,548 (0.5%) |
| 75 Years and older | 468,144 (99.7%) | 1,322 (0.3%) |
| Total | 6,732,793 (97.3%) | 185,907 (2.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Massachusetts
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 415,642 (98.8%) | 5,099 (1.2%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,034,436 (98.5%) | 16,322 (1.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 654,500 (95.7%) | 29,648 (4.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Massachusetts
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 583,514 (96.1%) | 23,735 (3.9%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 689,410 (95.9%) | 29,860 (4.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 714,540 (95.8%) | 31,655 (4.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 709,013 (96.6%) | 25,262 (3.4%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,872,333 (98.2%) | 71,086 (1.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Massachusetts
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 153,759 (36.5%) | 285,740 (67.9%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 357,193 (34.0%) | 747,058 (71.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 139,838 (20.4%) | 538,412 (78.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 203,205 (23.1%) | 663,029 (75.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 198,210 (22.6%) | 676,927 (77.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 177,499 (19.9%) | 720,763 (80.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 220,885 (23.1%) | 755,378 (79.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 632,261 (91.5%) | 437,117 (63.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 460,838 (98.2%) | 301,019 (64.1%) |
| Total | 2,543,688 (36.8%) | 5,125,443 (74.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Massachusetts
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,377 (0.8%) | 1,272 (0.7%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 39,796 (7.7%) | 24,311 (4.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 59,271 (7.1%) | 55,052 (6.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 134,929 (10.1%) | 150,342 (10.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 68,489 (21.2%) | 70,713 (19.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 81,844 (43.3%) | 133,129 (47.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Massachusetts
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 736 (0.4%) | 827 (0.5%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2,651 (0.5%) | 2,746 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 6,131 (0.7%) | 4,897 (0.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 31,185 (2.3%) | 23,897 (1.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 30,816 (9.6%) | 17,920 (4.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 44,196 (23.4%) | 50,371 (18.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 734 (0.4%) | 867 (0.5%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3,937 (0.8%) | 4,137 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 8,077 (1.0%) | 8,896 (1.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 20,709 (1.5%) | 25,842 (1.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9,400 (2.9%) | 10,482 (2.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 12,285 (6.5%) | 23,453 (8.4%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 34,403 (6.6%) | 17,679 (3.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 43,024 (5.2%) | 37,291 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 58,613 (4.4%) | 64,834 (4.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 15,968 (5.0%) | 16,003 (4.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 18,465 (9.8%) | 36,329 (13.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3,387 (0.6%) | 2,684 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 7,120 (0.9%) | 7,801 (0.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 60,529 (4.5%) | 76,134 (5.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 33,545 (10.4%) | 45,599 (12.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 45,690 (24.1%) | 91,550 (32.7%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 6,851 (1.3%) | 4,522 (0.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 7,492 (0.9%) | 5,375 (0.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 23,621 (1.8%) | 28,601 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 11,595 (3.6%) | 13,811 (3.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 18,495 (9.8%) | 40,285 (14.4%) |
Technology Access in Massachusetts
Computing Device Access in Massachusetts
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 2,270,757 | 82.8% |
| Smartphone | 2,401,733 | 87.6% |
| Tablet | 1,813,020 | 66.1% |
| No Computing Device | 155,136 | 5.7% |
| Total | 2,740,995 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Massachusetts
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 4,031 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 2,204,893 | 80.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 241,537 | 8.8% |
| Satellite Internet | 80,530 | 2.9% |
| No Internet | 251,693 | 9.2% |
| Total | 2,740,995 | 100.0% |
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 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.
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.
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%.