Rank #15 by Population · Updated April 2026
Massachusetts Population 2026
The population of Massachusetts is 6,992,395 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $101,341, the median home value is $525,800, and the median age is 40.0.
Massachusetts's population has grown 112.0% since 1910 (3,366,416 → 7,136,171).
6,992,395
Population
896
People / sq mi
$101,341
Median Income
40.0
Median Age
Massachusetts covers 7,801 sq mi of land at a density of 896.4 people per square mile.
About Massachusetts
Massachusetts is defined demographically by education — 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. With 6,992,395 residents, Massachusetts is a US state. It ranks #15 among US states by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $101,341, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.6%, is on the lower side for US states and below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $525,800, with typical rent around $1,687.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US states — 46.6% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 16.7% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Massachusetts usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Massachusetts, #15 by population
Massachusetts Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Massachusetts had a population of 3,366,416 in 1910 and 7,136,171 in 2024, a 2.1× growth over 114 years. The peak was 7,136,171 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.63%.
7,136,171
Population (2024)
3,366,416
Population (1910)
7,136,171
Peak (2024)
0.63%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 3,366,416 |
| 1920 | 3,852,356 |
| 1930 | 4,249,614 |
| 1940 | 4,316,721 |
| 1950 | 4,690,514 |
| 1960 | 5,148,578 |
| 1970 | 5,689,170 |
| 1980 | 5,737,037 |
| 1990 | 6,016,425 |
| 2000 | 6,349,097 |
| 2010 | 6,547,629 |
| 2020 | 7,029,917 |
| 2020 | 6,994,598 |
| 2021 | 7,000,474 |
| 2022 | 7,022,468 |
| 2023 | 7,066,568 |
| 2024 | 7,136,171 |
Age Distribution
Male: 48.9% · Female: 51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$101,341
Median Household Income
$56,284
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
$140,991
Mean Household Income
63.7%
Employment Rate
Cost of Living
Massachusetts's overall price level is 105.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 5.8% higher the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Massachusetts's median household income of $101,341 has the buying power of $95,824 in average-priced areas.
105.8
Price Level (US = 100)
$95,824
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$101,341
Nominal Median Income
Education
91.4%
High School Graduate+
46.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
68,584
Live Births (2022)
9.8
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
67.3%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 73.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.4% |
Housing
$525,800
Median Home Value
$1,687
Median Rent
3,014,657
Total Housing Units
62.6%
Owner-Occupied
37.4%
Renter-Occupied
8.4%
Vacant
Languages Spoken at Home
75.2% of Massachusetts residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Massachusetts:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 272,582 | 4.10% |
| 2 | Portuguese | 99,573 | 1.50% |
| 3 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 68,597 | 1.03% |
| 4 | Haitian | 35,453 | 0.53% |
| 5 | Vietnamese | 25,471 | 0.38% |
| 6 | Polish | 14,115 | 0.21% |
| 7 | Arabic | 13,840 | 0.21% |
| 8 | Khmer (Cambodian) | 11,300 | 0.17% |
| 9 | French (incl. Cajun) | 8,633 | 0.13% |
| 10 | Italian | 6,518 | 0.10% |
Commute
7.0%
Drive Alone
4.2%
Carpool
16.7%
Work From Home
29.3 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Massachusetts
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 663,972 |
| 2 | Worcester | 205,501 |
| 3 | Springfield | 154,751 |
| 4 | Cambridge | 117,794 |
| 5 | Lowell | 114,799 |
| 6 | Brockton | 105,080 |
| 7 | Quincy | 101,361 |
| 8 | Lynn | 100,905 |
| 9 | New Bedford | 100,731 |
| 10 | Fall River | 93,764 |
| 11 | Newton | 88,504 |
| 12 | Lawrence | 88,297 |
| 13 | Somerville | 80,549 |
| 14 | Framingham | 72,013 |
| 15 | Haverhill | 67,387 |
| 16 | Malden | 65,509 |
| 17 | Waltham | 64,723 |
| 18 | Brookline | 62,822 |
| 19 | Revere | 59,933 |
| 20 | Taunton | 59,719 |
Counties in Massachusetts
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex County | 1,622,896 | $126,779 |
| 2 | Worcester County | 861,664 | $93,561 |
| 3 | Essex County | 807,258 | $99,431 |
| 4 | Suffolk County | 782,172 | $92,859 |
| 5 | Norfolk County | 724,540 | $126,497 |
| 6 | Bristol County | 578,436 | $84,198 |
| 7 | Plymouth County | 531,889 | $109,698 |
| 8 | Hampden County | 462,853 | $70,535 |
| 9 | Barnstable County | 230,073 | $94,452 |
| 10 | Hampshire County | 156,595 | $86,391 |
| 11 | Berkshire County | 128,047 | $72,565 |
| 12 | Franklin County | 70,922 | $72,584 |
| 13 | Dukes County | 20,751 | $102,348 |
| 14 | Nantucket County | 14,299 | $119,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Massachusetts has a population of 6,992,395 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-most populous state in the United States.
Massachusetts is gaining population, with a +112.0% change over the available historical Census record. Massachusetts's population has grown 112.0% since 1910 (3,366,416 → 7,136,171).
The median household income in Massachusetts is $101,341, with a per capita income of $56,284. 6.6% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.
70.7% of Massachusetts's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 7.0% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 1.0% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Massachusetts is 70.7% White, 7.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 1.0% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Massachusetts is 40.0 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
Massachusetts's population has grown 112.0% since 1910 (3,366,416 → 7,136,171).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Massachusetts's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.