Massachusetts Poverty Rate By Race
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