Suffolk County, Massachusetts
MA · FIPS 25025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 785,121 | — | #83 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $95,631 | +27.3% | #213 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.9 years | -12.9% | #3,036 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $705,800 | +150.4% | #51 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,129 | +83.1% | #29 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | +28.5% | #2,156 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Suffolk County has a population of 785,121, making it the #83 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.9 years, which is 12.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Suffolk County is $95,631, ranking #213 out of 3,222 counties — 27.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 16.2% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Suffolk County is $705,800 (+150.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,129/mo and the homeownership rate is 36.5%.
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96.9% of residents in Suffolk County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.
About Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Suffolk County, Massachusetts has a total population of 785,121, making it the 83rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Suffolk County is 33.9 years, which is 12.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Suffolk County is $95,631, which ranks #213 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Suffolk County is $705,800, 150.4% above the national median. Renters in Suffolk County pay a median gross rent of $2,129 per month. The homeownership rate is 36.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Suffolk County, 50.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.3 min.
Suffolk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 43.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (17.1%).
All data for Suffolk County, Massachusetts comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.