Massachusetts Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Massachusetts | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,906,117 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 654.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,760,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Massachusetts grew by 6.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 6,988,419 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Massachusetts has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Massachusetts | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,501 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.21% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Massachusetts is about 30% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Massachusetts | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $478,681 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,687 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Massachusetts is about 23.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,687 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Massachusetts spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 214 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Massachusetts | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 214 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,632 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,741 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Massachusetts:
Nantucket County (13.8 min), Dukes County (15.4 min), Berkshire County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
Norfolk County (31.2 min), Suffolk County (30.4 min), Plymouth County (28.6 min).
The average commute time in Massachusetts is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Massachusetts has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Massachusetts | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Massachusetts:
Middlesex County (0.5), Norfolk County (0.4), Nantucket County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hampden County (0.3), Bristol County (0.3), Berkshire County (0.3).
Health
Massachusetts has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Massachusetts | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Massachusetts:
Middlesex County (0.8), Hampshire County (0.8), Norfolk County (0.8).
Lowest:
Hampden County (0.8), Bristol County (0.8), Worcester County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Massachusetts.
What is the population of Massachusetts?
The population of Massachusetts is 6,906,117, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Massachusetts?
The population density of Massachusetts is 654.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Massachusetts?
The median household income in Massachusetts is $101,501, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Massachusetts?
The median home price in Massachusetts is $478,681, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Massachusetts?
The unemployment rate in Massachusetts is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.