Massachusetts

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2020 Population
6.87M
0.328% 1-year growth
US Senator
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ed Markey
Democratic Party
2020 Median Age
39.6
0.253% 1-year increase
2020 Poverty Rate
9.85%
4.36% 1-year decrease
2020 Median Household Income
$84,385
3.9% 1-year growth
2020 Median Property Value
$398,800
4.51% 1-year growth
2020 Employed Population
3.42M
0.129% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Massachusetts had a population of 6.87M people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $84,385. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Massachusetts grew from 6.85M to 6.87M, a 0.328% increase and its median household income grew from $81,215 to $84,385, a 3.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Massachusetts are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.78%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.73%), White (Hispanic) (5.77%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.39%).

23.9% 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.

92.3% of the residents in Massachusetts are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Massachusetts are Boston University (11,580 degrees awarded in 2021), Harvard University (9,623 degrees), and University of Massachusetts-Amherst (9,582 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Massachusetts was $398,800, and the homeownership rate was 62.5%.

Most people in Massachusetts drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30 minutes. The average car ownership in Massachusetts was 2 cars per household.

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

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Massachusetts is home to a population of 6.87M people, from which 92.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 17% of Massachusetts residents were born outside of the country (1.17M people).

In 2020, there were 10.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.87M people) in Massachusetts than any other race or ethnicity. There were 466k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 463k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Massachusetts are Spanish (593,684 households), Portuguese (191,943 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (140,002 households).

Population by Location

Sex
RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2020 there were 6,873,015 residents in Massachusetts.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (149,549 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (115,778 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (123,359 people).

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Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
3,534,651
Women
51.4%
3,338,364
Men
48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 6,873,015 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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Citizenship

92.3%
2020 Citizenship
92.2%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.3% of Massachusetts residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Massachusetts was 92.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Massachusetts
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    4.87M ± 4.02k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    466k ± 3.66k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    463k ± 2.33k
12%
Hispanic Population
828k people

In 2020, there were 10.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.87M people) in Massachusetts than any other race or ethnicity. There were 466k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 463k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

12% of the people in Massachusetts are hispanic (828k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. China
    98,663 ± 7,656 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    90,760 ± 7,347 people
  3. Brazil
    81,000 ± 6,946 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 98,663 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,760 and Brazil with 81,000.

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Foreign-Born Population

17%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.17M people
17%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
1.16M people

As of 2020, 17% of Massachusetts residents (1.17M people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Massachusetts was 17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    593,684 households (9.11%)
  2. Portuguese
    191,943 households (2.95%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    140,002 households (2.15%)

23.9% 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 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Massachusetts was Spanish. 9.11% 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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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    99,318 ± 2,184
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    45,202 ± 1,809
  3. Korea
    30,188 ± 1,189

Massachusetts has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Massachusetts employs 3.42M people. The largest industries in Massachusetts are Elementary & secondary schools (215,412 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (208,788 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (189,800 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($172,693), Pipeline transportation ($163,022), and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($146,911).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,870. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
1,691,450
Women
49.4%
1,729,448
Men
50.6%

The workforce of Massachusetts in 2020 was 3,420,898 people, with 49.4% woman, and 50.6% men.

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Workforce and Wage by Location

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RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2020 there were 3,420,898 people working in Massachusetts. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (38,236 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (29,220 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (29,330 people).

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Occupations

3.42M
2020 Value
−0.129%
1 Year decline
± −0.129%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Massachusetts declined at a rate of −0.129%, from 3.43M employees to 3.42M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Massachusetts, are Other managers (106,680 people), Registered nurses (84,971 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (76,050 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Massachusetts.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

3.42M
2020 Value
−0.129%
1 Year decline
± −0.129%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Massachusetts declined at a rate of −0.129%, from 3.43M employees to 3.42M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Massachusetts, are Elementary & secondary schools (215,412 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (208,788 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (189,800 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

$57,940
Median earning men ± $488
$41,731
Median earning women ± $211

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,594), Information ($84,210), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,029).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,425), Public Administration ($60,762), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,041).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 141,772
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 94,016
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 74,898
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $261M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $151M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. $148M
    Manufacturing

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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. $37.1B
  2. $29.7B
  3. $28.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B
2020 Value in Massachusetts
$627B
Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts
112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% 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. $28.8B
  2. $20.3B
  3. $14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

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 Popular Vote by County

Joseph R Biden Jr.
Popular Vote for Massachusetts
65.1% for the Democratic Party
Most Partisan Counties in Massachusetts
  1. 80.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
  2. 77% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
  3. 72% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 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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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.

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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US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in Massachusetts awarded 141,322 degrees. The student population of Massachusetts in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 405,436 male students and 561,560 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Massachusetts are White (72,785 and 60.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13,868 and 11.6%), Asian (11,957 and 9.97%), and Black or African American (9,569 and 7.98%).

The largest universities in Massachusetts by number of degrees awarded are Boston University (11,580 and 8.19%), Harvard University (9,623 and 6.81%), and University of Massachusetts-Amherst (9,582 and 6.78%).

The most popular majors in Massachusetts are General Business Administration & Management (9,878 and 6.99%), Registered Nursing (4,839 and 3.42%), and General Psychology (3,980 and 2.82%).

The median tuition costs in Massachusetts are $42,146 for private four year colleges, and $1,030 and $9,975 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Massachusetts, the percentage of applicants admitted was 39.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 966,996 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 966,996 students enrolled in Massachusetts, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 469,288 records, of which 58.4% were women and 41.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 4,348 degree-majors awarded
  2. 3,535 degree-majors awarded
  3. 2,732 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Massachusetts was General Business Administration & Management with 4,348 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. 11,580 degrees awarded
  2. 9,623 degrees awarded
  3. 9,582 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Boston University with 11,580 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 58,070 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Massachusetts, which is 0.698 times less than the 83,252 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 72,785 degrees mean that there were 5.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 13,868 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,146) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($9,685) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.959% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.04% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Massachusetts in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.34M), Bachelors Degree (1.3M), and Some college (1.02M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Massachusetts was $398,800 in 2020, which is 1.74 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $381,600 to $398,800, a 4.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Massachusetts is 62.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Massachusetts have an average commute time of 30 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.

Median household income in Massachusetts is $84,385. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Massachusetts was Nantucket County, MA with a value of $112,306, followed by Middlesex County, MA and Norfolk County, MA, with respective values of $106,202 and $105,320.

In 2022, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Massachusetts. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.54%.

Property

$398,800
Median Property Value 2020
±$1,388
$1.65M
Median Property Taxes
±$8,364

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.

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Rent vs Own

62.5%
Homeownership
2020
61.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 62.5% of the housing units in Massachusetts were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Massachusetts was Nantucket County, MA with a value of $112,306, followed by Middlesex County, MA and Norfolk County, MA, with respective values of $106,202 and $105,320.

The following map shows all of the counties in Massachusetts colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$84,385
Median Household Income
± $511
2.65M
Number of Households
± 12,468

In 2020, the median household income of the 2.65M households in Massachusetts grew to $84,385 from the previous year's value of $81,215.

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Wage Distribution

0.48
2020 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
0.483
2019 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2020, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.544% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020
  1. Drove Alone (68%)
  2. Public Transit (9.53%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.26%)

In 2020, 68% of workers in Massachusetts drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (9.53%) and those who worked at home (8.26%).

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

30 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Massachusetts have a longer commute time (30 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.44% 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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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Massachusetts. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.54%.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Massachusetts (653k out of 6.64M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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 2022, 10.9% of the children was living in poverty in Massachusetts. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.5%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

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.

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The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Massachusetts.

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pulseHealth

97.3% of the population of Massachusetts has health coverage, with 54.6% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.728% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Massachusetts was $10,559 in 2014. This is a 2.78% increase from the previous year ($10,273).

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 960 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.826% decrease from the previous year (968 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 930 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 145 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

960 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 960 patients per year. This represents a 0.826% decrease from the previous year (968 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 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.73%
Uninsured
54.6%
Employer Coverage
18.3%
Medicaid
11.1%
Medicare
12.5%
Non-Group
0.728%
Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Massachusetts grew by 0.397% from 2.72% to 2.73%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 31.1 in Massachusetts.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 25.4% in Massachusetts.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 3.54% 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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