Massachusetts
StatePopulation: 7,001,399 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Massachusetts from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Massachusetts
- What is the median household income in Massachusetts?
- The median household income in Massachusetts is $101,341 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Massachusetts?
- The poverty rate in Massachusetts is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Massachusetts?
- $525,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Massachusetts?
- The median gross rent in Massachusetts is $1,687 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Massachusetts residents have a college degree?
- 46.6% of adults in Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,992,395
Median Income
$101,341
Median Home Value
$525,800
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.7%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$20,126 (+24.8%)
Home Value:
+$144,200 (+37.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.4 pp (-5.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.9 pp (+6.6%)
Unemployment:
+0.3 pp (+6.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
6,992,395
Median Age
40.0
Female
51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 67.8%
Black 7.0%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Other 5.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
2.6%
Indian
1.8%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Korean
0.4%
Filipino
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
4.7%
Mexican
0.8%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$101,341
±$539
Per Capita Income
$146,318
Median Family Income
$128,134
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Child Poverty Rate
10.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.3%
$10–15k
3.5%
$15–25k
5.6%
$25–35k
5.1%
$35–50k
7.7%
$50–75k
12.2%
$75–100k
11.0%
$100–150k
17.7%
$150–200k
11.8%
$200k+
21.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,014,657
Owner-Occupied
62.6%
Renter-Occupied
37.4%
Vacancy Rate
8.4%
Median Home Value
$525,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,687
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
22.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
41.3%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+4.3%
5-Year
+50.1%
HPI (2025 Q4)
1,304.0
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.8%
$50–100k
1.0%
$100–200k
1.3%
$200–300k
11.0%
$300–500k
29.6%
$500k–$1M
40.7%
$1M+
12.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.6%
$500–1k
12.4%
$1–1.5k
19.3%
$1.5–2k
20.5%
$2–2.5k
16.1%
$2.5–3.5k
9.4%
$3.5k+
11.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.8%
1 vehicle
35.8%
2 vehicles
35.8%
3+
16.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
51.4%
Single-fam. att.
5.8%
2–4 units
9.4%
5–19 units
5.7%
20+ units
11.9%
Mobile home
0.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
30.7%
1940–1969
5.2%
1970–1999
11.3%
2000–2009
7.0%
2010+
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
46.6%
Graduate Degree
21.4%
Some College / Associate
14.4%
Less Than High School
4.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Work from Home
16.7%
Self-Employed
5.6%
Government Workers
12.6%
Private For-Profit
81.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.9%
Prof. Services
15.6%
Retail
9.8%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Arts/Entmt.
7.5%
Finance
7.3%
Construction
6.1%
Transportation
4.2%
Public Admin
3.9%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale
1.9%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
50.8%
Sales
17.7%
Food Prep
15.6%
Production
9.1%
Construction
6.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.3 min
Drove Alone
62.7%
Carpool
6.9%
Public Transit
7.0%
Work from Home
16.7%
Walked
4.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,762,070
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.0%
5–9
5.2%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
14.1%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
10.3%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 19.6%
Working age (18–64): 80.4%
65 and over: 17.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
17.7%
Naturalized Citizen
54.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
9.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
39.4%
Asia
30.5%
Europe
18.1%
Africa
9.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.5%
With a Disability
12.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.4%
Uninsured
2.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.8%
Has a Computer
95.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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