Massachusetts Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 785,121 (100%) |
| Population Density | 13,477 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 71 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $95,631 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,636 |
| Median Home Value | $705,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 357,290 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 119,335 (33.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 207,832 (58.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 30,123 (8.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 327,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
| Family Households | 155,144 (47.4%) |
The table below compares Suffolk County to the other 14 counties and county equivalents in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 4 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 1 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 9 | 46th |
| Per Capita Income | # 6 | 62nd |
| Diversity Index | # 1 | 100th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Massachusetts Census Data Comparison Tool.
