Massachusetts State Population
Home to nearly seven million residents.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 3,366,416 |
| 1920 | 3,852,356 |
| 1930 | 4,249,614 |
| 1940 | 4,316,721 |
| 1950 | 4,690,514 |
| 1960 | 5,148,578 |
| 1970 | 5,689,170 |
| 1980 | 5,737,037 |
| 1990 | 6,016,425 |
| 2000 | 6,349,097 |
| 2010 | 6,547,629 |
| 2020 | 7,029,917 |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with a population currently approaching seven million residents, has a dynamic demographic history reflecting broader American trends. Initially a small colonial outpost, its population burgeoned significantly throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, fueled by industrialization, robust natural increase, and waves of international immigration, transforming it into a major manufacturing and port hub. While deindustrialization in the mid-20th century led to some periods of slower growth or internal migration out of certain areas, the state consistently maintained its density. Today, Massachusetts' population continues to grow, albeit at a modest pace, driven primarily by sustained international immigration and its strong knowledge-based economy encompassing higher education, biotechnology, and technology sectors. This has resulted in an increasingly diverse, highly educated, and urbanized populace, with a significant concentration in the Greater Boston metropolitan area, even as domestic out-migration due to the high cost of living presents a counter-trend.
Data Source: US Census Bureau