Massachusetts Poverty Rate
In Massachusetts, an estimated 700,156 of 6,763,338 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Massachusetts is 10.4%.
- How many people in Massachusetts live in poverty?
In Massachusetts, an estimated 700,156 of 6,763,338 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Massachusetts compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Massachusetts is 17.46% lower than the US average. In Massachusetts, an estimated 10.4% of 6,763,338 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Massachusetts
2023
12.6% of 1.3 million people
Under 5 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Massachusetts
2023
12.3% of 335 thousand people
5 to 17 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Massachusetts
2023
12.7% of 987 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Massachusetts
2023
12.3% of 1.3 million people
18 to 64 years
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Massachusetts
2023
9.6% of 4.2 million people
18 to 34 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Massachusetts
2023
11.6% of 1.5 million people
35 to 64 years
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Massachusetts
2023
8.6% of 2.7 million people
60 years and over
10.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Massachusetts
2023
10.5% of 1.7 million people
65 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Massachusetts
2023
10.8% of 1.3 million people
White
7.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Massachusetts
2023
7.8% of 4.6 million people
Black or African American
18.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Massachusetts
2023
18.5% of 471 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
19.1% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Massachusetts
2023
19.1% of 19 thousand people
Asian
11.5% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Massachusetts
2023
11.5% of 488 thousand people
Some other race
21.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Massachusetts
2023
21.2% of 437 thousand people
Two or more races
14.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Massachusetts
2023
14.5% of 752 thousand people
Hispanic
20.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Massachusetts
2023
20.6% of 919 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Massachusetts
2023
7.4% of 4.5 million people
Population 25 years and over
9.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Massachusetts
2023
9.2% of 4.9 million people
Less than high school graduate
27.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Massachusetts
2023
27.5% of 417 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Massachusetts
2023
12.7% of 1.1 million people
Some college, associate's degree
9.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Massachusetts
2023
9.4% of 1 million people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Massachusetts
2023
4.3% of 2.4 million people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Massachusetts
2023
5.2% of 3.8 million people
Employed
4.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Massachusetts
2023
4.3% of 3.7 million people
Male
3.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Massachusetts
2023
3.4% of 1.9 million people
Female
5.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Massachusetts
2023
5.2% of 1.8 million people
Unemployed
27.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Massachusetts
2023
27.2% of 149 thousand people
Male
25.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Massachusetts
2023
25.2% of 84 thousand people
Female
29.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Massachusetts
2023
29.8% of 65 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Massachusetts
2023
10% of 5.6 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Massachusetts
2023
1.3% of 2.6 million people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
12.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Massachusetts
2023
12.5% of 1.3 million people
Did not work
21.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Massachusetts
2023
21.9% of 1.6 million people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Massachusetts
2023
21.5% of 1.6 million people
Male
19.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Massachusetts
2023
19.5% of 736 thousand people
Female
23.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Massachusetts
2023
23.4% of 820 thousand people
18 to 24 years
38.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Massachusetts
2023
38.6% of 150 thousand people
25 to 34 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Massachusetts
2023
13.2% of 381 thousand people
35 to 44 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Massachusetts
2023
16.8% of 185 thousand people
45 to 54 years
21.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Massachusetts
2023
21.5% of 169 thousand people
55 to 64 years
24.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Massachusetts
2023
24.6% of 240 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Massachusetts
2023
23% of 225 thousand people
75 years and over
21.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Massachusetts
2023
21.9% of 202 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Massachusetts
2023
2.1% of 724 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
28.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Massachusetts
2023
28.7% of 335 thousand people
Did not work
45% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Massachusetts
2023
45% of 497 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Massachusetts
2023
10.1%
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