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119th Congress · MA-4

Massachusetts's 4th Congressional District

Massachusetts's 4th Congressional District (MA-4) has a population of 781,422. The median household income is $113,712 and the median age is 40.9.

781,422

Population

1162

People / sq mi

$113,712

Median Income

40.9

Median Age

MA-4 covers 672 sq mi of land at 1162.5 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White79.3%
Black or African American3.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%

Economy & Income

$113,712

Median Household Income

$62,795

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment

Housing

$545,500

Median Home Value

$1,538

Median Rent

67.9%

Homeownership

Education

91.9%

High School+

49.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Massachusetts's 4th Congressional District (MA-4) has a population of 781,422 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).

The median household income in Massachusetts's 4th Congressional District is $113,712, with a per capita income of $62,795.

Massachusetts's 4th Congressional District is 79.3% White, 3.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for Massachusetts's 4th Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.

What sets Massachusetts's 4th Congressional District apart is money: median household income runs $113,712, above the US median of $78,538. Massachusetts's 4th Congressional District is a congressional district in Massachusetts with a population of 781,422.

Households here are among the highest-earning of all US congressional districts: median income is $113,712, above the US median of $78,538. Only 5.6% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $545,500, with typical rent around $1,538.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US congressional districts — 49.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.

Taken together, the income and housing figures place Massachusetts's 4th Congressional District firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US congressional districts — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.