Demographics and the Economy - Massachusetts

Massachusetts: Population

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Population

Total Number of Residents, states (2007-2008), U.S. (2008)
	MA #	US #
	6,374,700	300,544,200

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Notes:

Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding effects.
For more details, see "Notes to Topics Based on the Current Population Survey (CPS)" at http://www.statehealthfacts.kff.org/methodology.

Population and demographic data on are based on analysis of the Census Bureau’s March 2008 and 2009 Current Population Surveys (CPS; Annual Social and Economic Supplements) and may differ from other population estimates published yearly by the Census Bureau. U.S. and state population data displayed on this site are restricted to the non-institutionalized, civilian (not active duty military) population; state data represent 2-year averages.

Sources:

Urban Institute and Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured estimates based on the Census Bureau's March 2008 and 2009 Current Population Survey (CPS: Annual Social and Economic Supplements).

Population Distribution by Age, states (2007-2008), U.S. (2008)
	MA #	MA %	US #	US %
Children 18 and under	1,535,800	24%	78,677,200	26%
Adults 19-64	3,972,800	62%	184,079,200	61%
65+	866,100	14%	37,787,700	13%
65-74	428,800	7%	20,404,000	7%
75+	437,300	7%	17,383,800	6%
Total	6,374,700	100%	300,544,200	100%

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Notes:

Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding effects.
For more details, see "Notes to Topics Based on the Current Population Survey (CPS)" at http://www.statehealthfacts.kff.org/methodology.

Sources:

Urban Institute and Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured estimates based on the Census Bureau's March 2008 and 2009 Current Population Survey (CPS: Annual Social and Economic Supplements).

Population Distribution by Citizenship Status, states (2007-2008), U.S. (2008)
	MA #	MA %	US #	US %
Citizen	5,966,500	94%	279,277,800	93%
Non-Citizen	408,200	6%	21,266,400	7%
Total	6,374,700	100%	300,544,200	100%

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Notes:

Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding effects.
For more details, see "Notes to Topics Based on the Current Population Survey (CPS)" at http://www.statehealthfacts.kff.org/methodology.

Sources:

Urban Institute and Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured estimates based on the Census Bureau's March 2008 and 2009 Current Population Survey (CPS: Annual Social and Economic Supplements).

Population Distribution by Family Structure, states (2007-2008), U.S. (2008)
	MA #	MA %	US #	US %
Adults with Children	1,363,000	34%	66,008,900	36%
Adults with No Children	2,609,800	66%	118,070,300	64%
Total	3,972,800	100%	184,079,200	100%

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Notes:

Data are for adults 19-64 years old.

Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding effects.
For more details, see "Notes to Topics Based on the Current Population Survey (CPS)" at http://www.statehealthfacts.kff.org/methodology.

Population and demographic data on are based on analysis of the Census Bureau’s March 2008 and 2009 Current Population Surveys (CPS; Annual Social and Economic Supplements) and may differ from other population estimates published yearly by the Census Bureau. U.S. and state population data displayed on this site are restricted to the non-institutionalized, civilian (not active duty military) population; state data represent 2-year averages.

Sources:

Urban Institute and Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured estimates based on the Census Bureau's March 2008 and 2009 Current Population Survey (CPS: Annual Social and Economic Supplements).

Population Distribution by Gender, states (2007-2008), U.S. (2008)
	MA #	MA %	US #	US %
Female	3,293,700	52%	153,313,100	51%
Male	3,081,000	48%	147,231,000	49%
Total	6,374,700	100%	300,544,200	100%

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Notes:

Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding effects.
For more details, see "Notes to Topics Based on the Current Population Survey (CPS)" at http://www.statehealthfacts.kff.org/methodology.

Sources:

Urban Institute and Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured estimates based on the Census Bureau's March 2008 and 2009 Current Population Survey (CPS: Annual Social and Economic Supplements).

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity, states (2007-2008), U.S. (2008)
	MA #	MA %	US #	US %
White	5,116,800	80%	196,505,600	65%
Black	388,500	6%	36,466,900	12%
Hispanic	466,500	7%	47,395,400	16%
Other	402,900	6%	20,176,200	7%
Total	6,374,700	100%	300,544,200	100%

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Notes:

Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding effects.
For more details, see "Notes to Topics Based on the Current Population Survey (CPS)" at http://www.statehealthfacts.kff.org/methodology.

Sources:

Urban Institute and Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured estimates based on the Census Bureau's March 2008 and 2009 Current Population Survey (CPS: Annual Social and Economic Supplements).

Definitions:

NSD: Not Sufficient Data
Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race; all other racial/ethnic groups are non-Hispanic.
"Other" includes Asian-Americans, Pacific Islanders, American Indians, Aleutians, Eskimos and persons of "Two or More Races". These groups have been combined due to their small populations in many states which prevent meaningful statistical analyses of the groups individually.

Population Distribution of Children by Race/Ethnicity, states (2007-2008), U.S. (2008)
	MA #	MA %	US #	US %
White	1,118,400	73%	44,054,800	56%
Black	114,700	7%	11,334,800	14%
Hispanic	187,500	12%	17,207,100	22%
Other	115,200	7%	6,080,400	8%
Total	1,535,800	100%	78,677,200	100%

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Notes:

Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding effects.
For more details, see "Notes to Topics Based on the Current Population Survey (CPS)" at http://www.statehealthfacts.kff.org/methodology.

Sources:

Urban Institute and Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured estimates based on the Census Bureau's March 2008 and 2009 Current Population Survey (CPS: Annual Social and Economic Supplements).

Definitions:

Children are ages 0-18.
NSD: Not Sufficient Data.

Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race; all other racial/ethnic groups are non-Hispanic.
"Other" includes Asian-Americans, Pacific Islanders, American Indians, Aleutians, Eskimos and persons of "Two or More Races". These groups have been combined due to their small populations in many states which prevent meaningful statistical analyses of the groups individually.

Population Distribution of Children by Citizenship Status, states (2007-2008), U.S. (2008)
	MA #	MA %	US #	US %
Citizen	1,505,600	98%	76,332,200	97%
Non-Citizen	NSD	NSD	2,345,100	3%
Total	1,535,800	100%	78,677,200	100%

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Notes:

Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding effects.
For more details, see "Notes to Topics Based on the Current Population Survey (CPS)" at http://www.statehealthfacts.kff.org/methodology.

Sources:

Urban Institute and Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured estimates based on the Census Bureau's March 2008 and 2009 Current Population Survey (CPS: Annual Social and Economic Supplements).

Definitions:

Children are ages 0-18.

NSD: Not sufficient data.