Massachusetts
With a population of 7,044,056, Massachusetts is the #16 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 14 counties. The median age of residents is 40.0 years. Households earn a median income of $103,960, 38% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 10.0% and a median home value of $562,100.
Demographics
Massachusetts has a population of 7,044,056, making it the #16 most populous state. The median age is 40.0 years.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Massachusetts is $103,960, ranking #2 among all states. The poverty rate is 10.0% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Massachusetts is $562,100. Renters pay a median of $1,762/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.5%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Massachusetts, 47.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 40.3% above the national average, ranking #2 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in Massachusetts is 79.7 years. 14.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 2.9% lack health insurance. 97.4% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
11.9% of adults in Massachusetts smoke , 28.5% are obese , and 21.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 36.1 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Massachusetts is 2.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 8.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 6.0 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
12.8% of children in Massachusetts live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 3.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 6.6 per 1,000 females age 15-19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Massachusetts is 72.8%. The mean commute time is 32.2 min, which is 16.5% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, Massachusetts voted Democratic with a margin of 25.4%. The vote was 61.6% Dem / 36.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 8.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 14 counties. The highest median income county is Nantucket County at $139,688.
Highest Income Counties
| 1 | Nantucket County | $139,688 |
| 2 | Middlesex County | $130,847 |
| 3 | Norfolk County | $130,739 |
| 4 | Dukes County | $125,786 |
| 5 | Plymouth County | $114,201 |
| 6 | Essex County | $101,883 |
| 7 | Worcester County | $95,939 |
| 8 | Suffolk County | $95,631 |
| 9 | Barnstable County | $95,241 |
| 10 | Hampshire County | $87,001 |
Lowest Income Counties
| 14 | Hampden County | $71,306 |
| 13 | Franklin County | $74,907 |
| 12 | Berkshire County | $76,013 |
| 11 | Bristol County | $85,625 |
| 10 | Hampshire County | $87,001 |
| 9 | Barnstable County | $95,241 |
| 8 | Suffolk County | $95,631 |
| 7 | Worcester County | $95,939 |
| 6 | Essex County | $101,883 |
| 5 | Plymouth County | $114,201 |
About Massachusetts
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.