Boston, Massachusetts Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Boston, Massachusetts is 663,972 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Massachusetts. The median household income is $94,755, the median home value is $710,400, and the median age is 33.2.

The population has grown 8.4% since 2010 (621,048 → 673,458).

663,972

Population

13735

People / sq mi

$94,755

Median Income

$710,400

Median Home Value

Boston covers 48.3 sq mi of land at 13735 people per square mile.

About Boston, MA

Boston is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 663,972. It ranks #1 among cities in Massachusetts by population. The median age is 33.2, younger than the national median. The population is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

The median household income in Boston is $94,755, above the US median of $74,580. 11.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $710,400, with monthly rent averaging $2,093. The homeownership rate of 35.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Boston reflects 54.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 18.8% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.2 minutes each way.

Boston city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Boston city had a population of 621,048 in 2010 and 673,458 in 2024, a 8.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 692,600 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.59%.

673,458

Population (2024)

621,048

Population (2010)

692,600

Peak (2019)

0.59%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	621,048	-	-	estimate
2011	630,505	+9,457	+1.52%	estimate
2012	642,955	+12,450	+1.97%	estimate
2013	653,002	+10,047	+1.56%	estimate
2014	662,855	+9,853	+1.51%	estimate
2015	670,491	+7,636	+1.15%	estimate
2016	679,848	+9,357	+1.40%	estimate
2017	687,788	+7,940	+1.17%	estimate
2018	691,147	+3,359	+0.49%	estimate
2019	692,600	+1,453	+0.21%	estimate
2020	675,522	-17,078	-2.47%	estimate
2021	658,581	-16,941	-2.51%	estimate
2022	660,080	+1,499	+0.23%	estimate
2023	664,603	+4,523	+0.69%	estimate
2024	673,458	+8,855	+1.33%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	47.8%
Black or African American	21.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$94,755

Median Household Income

$60,001

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$710,400

Median Home Value

$2,093

Median Rent

35.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.9%

High School+

54.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

24.0%

Drive Alone

34.1%

Public Transit

18.8%

Work From Home

30.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

26.3%

Foreign Born

64.8%

Non-English at Home

2.2%

Veterans

12.1%

With Disability

97.0%

Health Insurance

94.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	31.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	19.7%
Information	9.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.5%
Manufacturing	4.9%
Retail Trade	4.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.0%
Public Administration	3.9%
Construction	3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.3%
Agriculture & Mining	0.1%

Largest cities in Massachusetts

Worcester (205,501)Springfield (154,751)Cambridge (117,794)Lowell (114,799)Brockton (105,080)Quincy (101,361)Lynn (100,905)New Bedford (100,731)Fall River (93,764)Newton (88,504)View all Massachusetts cities →

Largest counties in Massachusetts

Middlesex County (1,622,896)Worcester County (861,664)Essex County (807,258)Suffolk County (782,172)Norfolk County (724,540)

Part of Massachusetts

Massachusetts demographic profile All Massachusetts data →

Metro areas in Massachusetts

Boston (4,917,661)Providence (1,673,807)Worcester (861,664)Springfield (462,853)Barnstable Town (230,073)Amherst Town (156,595)Pittsfield (128,047)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Boston, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Boston, Massachusetts has a population of 663,972 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Massachusetts.

The median household income in Boston, Massachusetts is $94,755, with 11.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Boston, Massachusetts is $710,400, with median monthly rent at $2,093 and a homeownership rate of 35.4%.

The median age in Boston, Massachusetts is 33.2 years. The population is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

The population has grown 8.4% since 2010 (621,048 → 673,458).