Suffolk County, which includes Boston, had a housing vacancy rate of 7.1% in 2020, while other neighboring counties had even tighter vacancy rates: Middlesex County (4.9%) Norfolk County (4.5%) and Essex County (5.5%). The greater Boston area also had some of the tightest housing markets in the state. In 2010, the state reported 21.7% of its population was under the age of 18, compared to 19.4% of the population in 2020. Massachusetts reported 80.6% percent of its population aged 18 or over. It fell behind Washington D.C., ranked first, and four other New England states - Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island - making the region one of the oldest in the country when measured by the percentage of its population over 18.
Nationwide, Massachusetts ranked sixth when measured by the age of the population over 18. Berkshire Country saw its population fall by -1.7% during the past decade while Franklin County fell by -0.5%. In contrast, two of the state’s most western counties were the only ones to see a decline in population. Worcester County added more than 63,000 residents, increasing its population by 8%. Suffolk County, which includes Boston, added nearly 76,000 residents in the past decade, boosting its population by 10.5%, while neighboring Middlesex County added the most new residents of any county in the state - nearly 129,000 - increasing its population by 8.6%. Most of the growth in Massachusetts came in the eastern portion of the state, particularly in the Metropolitan Boston area. The first set of results from the 2020 census left Massachusetts lawmakers relieved: the state isn't losing any seats this time around. The total population for Massachusetts increased from more than 6.5 million in 2010 to just over 7 million, making it the 15th most populous state in the nation and ensuring it retains all nine of its existing seats in the U.S. Those identifying as two or more races (not Hispanic or Latino) more than doubled from 1.9% in 2010 to 4.7% in 2020. The Asian population also ticked up from 5.3% to 7.2%. The Black and African-American population (non-Hispanic) increased slightly from 6% in 2010 to 6.5% in 2020. Those identifying as white alone in Massachusetts - not Hispanic or Latino - declined from 76.1% in 2010 to 67.6% in 2020.ĭuring the same decade the percentage of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino grew from 9.6% in 2010 to 12.6% in 2020. Massachusetts grew older, less white and more populated during the past decade, according to information released by the U.S. Here's what else the data shows about New England: Massachusetts That makes the region one of the oldest in the country when measured by the percentage of its population over 18. Massachusetts ranked sixth when measured by age, falling behind Washington D.C., which ranked first, and four other New England states - Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Get Boston local news, weather forecasts, lifestyle and entertainment stories to your inbox.
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