Massachusetts

7.2 million people live in Massachusetts. Its population grew 1.7% since 2020, the 21st slowest of 51. The typical household earns $106,539 a year, 26% above the national median, and the median home is worth $626,900, 69% above the U.S. median.

Population: 7.2 million; 16th highest of 51
Median household income: $106,539; 26% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
Median home value: $626,900; 69% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
Poverty rate: 9.8%; 2.0 points below the U.S. (11.8%)

Economy

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Median household income

$106,539 per year

26% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 5th highest of 51.

Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Income per person

$59,933 per year

27% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 2nd highest of 51.

Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Poverty rate

9.8%

2.0 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 15th lowest of 51.

Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.

Average commute

30.8 min one way

12% higher than the U.S. (27.4 min). 4th highest of 51.

Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.

Housing

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Median home value

$626,900

69% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 4th highest of 51.

For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Median rent

$1,962 per month

26% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 4th highest of 51.

Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Homeownership rate

62.8%

2.5 points below the U.S. (65.3%). 9th lowest of 51.

Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.

People

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Population

7,154,084

2.1% of the U.S. total. 16th highest of 51.

Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.

Population change since 2020

+1.7%

1.4 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 21st lowest of 51.

Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.

Under 18

18.6%

2.5 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 6th lowest of 51.

Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.

65 and older

19.9%

1.0 point above the U.S. (18.9%). 21st highest of 51.

Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.

Born abroad

19.1%

4.4 points above the U.S. (14.7%). 6th highest of 51.

Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.

Race and ethnicity

White largest group

White residents are the largest group in Massachusetts, at 66.3%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.

White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.

White 66.3% U.S. 56.1%
Black 7.9% U.S. 12.3%
Asian 8.3% U.S. 6.6%
Other 3.1% U.S. 4.5%
Hispanic 14.5% U.S. 20.5%

Education

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Bachelor's degree or higher

49.2%

11.8 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 2nd highest of 51.

Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.

Health

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Without health insurance

3.3%

6.9 points below the U.S. (10.2%). Lowest of 51.

Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.