Massachusetts

State

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    2024 Population
    7.04M
    US Senator
    Elizabeth Warren
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ed Markey
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10%
    0.567% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $103,960
    2.58% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $562,100
    6.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3.53M
    0.795% 1-year growth

    About

    25.1% of the households in Massachusetts reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    91.7% of the residents in Massachusetts are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Massachusetts are Boston University (13,233 degrees awarded in 2024), Northeastern University (11,632 degrees), and Harvard University (11,143 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Massachusetts was $562,100, and the homeownership rate was 62.5%.

    Most people in Massachusetts drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Massachusetts was 2 cars per household.

    Massachusetts borders Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

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    Population & Diversity

    Massachusetts is home to a population of 7.04M people, from which 91.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 18.1% of Massachusetts residents were born outside of the country (1.27M people).

    In 2024, there were 9.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.69M people) in Massachusetts than any other race or ethnicity. There were 511k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 450k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Massachusetts are Spanish (646,141 households), Portuguese (228,351 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (145,199 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
    1. Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA
      170,467
    2. Bristol County (South)--New Bedford, Dartmouth & Westport PUMA, MA
      166,101
    3. Essex County (South Coastline)--Salem, Beverly & Gloucester PUMA, MA
      165,196

    In 2024 there were 7,044,056 residents in Massachusetts.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA (170,467 people), Bristol County (South)--New Bedford, Dartmouth & Westport PUMA, MA (166,101 people), and Essex County (South Coastline)--Salem, Beverly & Gloucester PUMA, MA (165,196 people).

    The following map shows all of the states in Massachusetts colored by the resident population.

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    3,601,664
    Women
    51.1%
    3,442,392
    Men
    48.9%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 7,044,056 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Massachusetts.

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    Citizenship

    91.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    92%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 91.7% of Massachusetts residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Massachusetts was 92%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Massachusetts
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.69M ± 6.19k
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      511k ± 3.1k
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      450k ± 4.64k
    13.3%
    Hispanic Population
    937k people

    In 2024, there were 9.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.69M people) in Massachusetts than any other race or ethnicity. There were 511k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 450k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    13.3% of the people in Massachusetts are hispanic (937k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Massachusetts as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Brazil
      108,593 ± 8,028 people
    2. Dominican Republic
      106,391 ± 7,947 people
    3. China
      103,416 ± 7,837 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was Brazil, the natal country of 108,593 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 106,391 and China with 103,416.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    18.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.27M people
    17.7%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.24M people

    As of 2024, 18.1% of Massachusetts residents (1.27M people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Massachusetts was 17.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      646,141 households (9.65%)
    2. Portuguese
      228,351 households (3.41%)
    3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
      145,199 households (2.17%)

    25.1% of the households in Massachusetts reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Massachusetts was Spanish. 9.65% of the households in Massachusetts reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      83,937 ± 2,077
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      47,873 ± 1,912
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      28,557 ± 1,440

    Massachusetts has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.75 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Massachusetts.

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    Health

    97.4% of the population of Massachusetts has health coverage, with 53.5% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 0.653% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 130 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    990 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

    Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 990 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Massachusetts in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    2.58%
    Uninsured
    53.5%
    Employer Coverage
    18.6%
    Medicaid
    11.9%
    Medicare
    12.8%
    Non-Group
    0.653%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Massachusetts declined by 2.4% from 2.65% to 2.58%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Massachusetts changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.91 in Massachusetts.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Massachusetts and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Massachusetts.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 27.1% in Massachusetts.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Massachusetts and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Massachusetts.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 2.87% in Massachusetts.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Massachusetts and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Massachusetts.

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    Economy

    The economy of Massachusetts employs 3.53M people. In 2024, the largest industries in Massachusetts were Elementary & secondary schools (226,525 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (217,699 people), and Construction (197,902 people), and the highest paying industries were Prefabricated wood buildings & mobile homes ($272,788), Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($263,769), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($218,466).

    Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $89,101. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is higher than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    1,739,057
    Women
    49.3%
    1,791,893
    Men
    50.7%

    The workforce of Massachusetts in 2024 was 3,530,950 people, with 49.3% woman, and 50.7% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Massachusetts.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 3,530,950 people working in Massachusetts. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Boston City--Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, East Boston, Central & South End PUMA, MA (92,587 people), Middlesex County--Woburn, Melrose & Reading PUMA, MA (86,800 people), and Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA (86,144 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Massachusetts colored by workforce or average wage.

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    Occupations

    3.53M
    2024 Value
    0.795%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.795%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Massachusetts grew at a rate of 0.795%, from 3.5M employees to 3.53M employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Massachusetts, are Other managers (121,126 people), Registered nurses (83,585 people), and Software developers (76,077 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Massachusetts.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.53M
    2024 Value
    0.795%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.795%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Massachusetts grew at a rate of 0.795%, from 3.5M employees to 3.53M employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Massachusetts, are Elementary & secondary schools (226,525 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (217,699 people), and Construction (197,902 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Massachusetts, though some of these residents may live in Massachusetts and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $71,918
    Median earning men ± $504
    $53,666
    Median earning women ± $413

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($113,897), Information ($104,382), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,566).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,885), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($74,619), and Public Administration ($74,088).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.61%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 15,186
      Construction
    2. 14,260
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 11,774
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $52.1M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. $39.7M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $33M
      Finance and Insurance

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Domestic Trade

    Domestic Production & Consumption

    Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.
    Top Domestic Production in Dollars
    1. Pharmaceuticals
      $49.7B
    2. Electronics
      $30.6B
    3. Mixed freight
      $29.8B

    In 2024, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $49.7B, followed by Electronics ($30.6B) and Mixed freight ($29.8B).

    The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $310B
    2024 Value in Massachusetts
    $627B
    Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts
    102% growth

    In 2024, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $310B. This is expected to increase 102% to $627B by 2050.

    The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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    Interstate Trade

    Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.
    Most Common Trade Partners
    1. New York
      $30.3B
    2. New Hampshire
      $22.8B
    3. Connecticut
      $15.5B

    In 2024, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $30.3B, followed by New Hampshire with $22.8B and Connecticut and $15.5B.

    The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

    The most partisan county was Suffolk County, MA with 80.2% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (61.2%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (36%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (1.48%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Kamala Harris
    Popular Vote for Massachusetts
    61.2% for the Democratic Party
    Most Partisan Counties in Massachusetts
    1. Suffolk County, MA
      80.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
    2. Dukes County, MA
      77% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
    3. Berkshire County, MA
      72% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Massachusetts was Suffolk County, MA with 80.2% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    The following map shows the counties in Massachusetts colored by their party leaning.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Massachusetts

    Elizabeth Warren
    Senator from Massachusetts1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ed Markey
    Senator from Massachusetts2
    Assumed office on July 16, 2013
    Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/massachusetts-special-senate-election.html |title=Democrat Wins Special Election for Kerry's Senate Seat |work=The New York Times |date=June 25, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2020 |last1=Seelye |first1=Katharine Q. }}

    Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Massachusetts awarded 144,195 degrees. The student population of Massachusetts in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 205,772 male students and 280,154 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Massachusetts are White (66,971 and 57.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14,150 and 12.2%), Asian (13,658 and 11.8%), and Black or African American (9,221 and 7.96%).

    The largest universities in Massachusetts by number of degrees awarded are Boston University (13,233 and 9.18%), Northeastern University (11,632 and 8.07%), and Harvard University (11,143 and 7.73%).

    The most popular majors in Massachusetts are General Business Administration & Management (10,199 and 7.07%), Computer Science (4,920 and 3.41%), and Registered Nursing (4,556 and 3.16%).

    The median tuition costs are $49,352 for private four year colleges, and $1,030 and $8,869 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Massachusetts, the percentage of applicants admitted was 37.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 485,926 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

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    The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 485,926 students enrolled in Massachusetts, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 214,720 records, of which 58.1% were women and 41.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      4,108 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      3,305 degrees awarded
    3. Computer Science
      2,901 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Massachusetts was General Business Administration & Management with 4,108 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Massachusetts according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Boston University
      13,233 degrees awarded
    2. Northeastern University
      11,632 degrees awarded
    3. Harvard University
      11,143 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Boston University with 13,233 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 60,140 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Massachusetts, which is 0.715 times less than the 84,055 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 66,971 degrees mean that there were 4.73 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 14,150 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

    The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($49,352) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($10,596) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,325) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 1.38% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.36% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Massachusetts in 2024 were Bachelors Degree (1.39M), High School or Equivalent (1.35M), and Graduate Degree (1.1M).

    This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Massachusetts was $562,100 in 2024, which is 1.69 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $525,800 to $562,100, a 6.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Massachusetts is 62.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Massachusetts have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Massachusetts is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 17.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Massachusetts. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.59%.

    Housing

    Property

    $562,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$2,169
    $1.74M
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$9,855

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Massachusetts the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Massachusetts compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    62.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.5% of the housing units in Massachusetts were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Massachusetts compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $103,960
    Median Household Income
    ± $527
    2.79M
    Number of Households
    ± 12,984

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.79M households in Massachusetts grew to $103,960 from the previous year's value of $101,341.

    The following chart displays the households in Massachusetts distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.477
    2024 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
    0.478
    2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

    In 2024, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.306% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (61.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (18.6%)
    3. Carpooled (6.96%)

    In 2024, 61.2% of workers in Massachusetts drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.96%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    29.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Massachusetts have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.08% of the workforce in Massachusetts have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Massachusetts distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Massachusetts have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 17.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Massachusetts. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.59%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Massachusetts (685k out of 6.82M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Massachusetts is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 12.7% of the children was living in poverty in Massachusetts. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.7%.

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    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 384 in Massachusetts. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 67.3% per 100,000 population.

    The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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