Suffolk County, Massachusetts's estimated 2024 population is 768,038 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Suffolk County, Massachusetts is the 4th largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 population was 725,786 and has seen a growth of 5.82% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 766,103 | -387 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 766,490 | -387 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 766,877 | -387 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 767,264 | -387 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 767,651 | -387 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 768,038 | -387 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 768,425 | -387 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 768,812 | -5,702 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 774,514 | -22,667 | -2.84% |
| 2020 | 797,181 | -8,734 | -1.08% |
| 2019 | 805,915 | 1,892 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 804,023 | 2,754 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 801,269 | 8,249 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 793,020 | 9,843 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 783,177 | 9,064 | 1.17% |
| 2014 | 774,113 | 11,250 | 1.47% |
| 2013 | 762,863 | 11,492 | 1.53% |
| 2012 | 751,371 | 14,086 | 1.91% |
| 2011 | 737,285 | 11,499 | 1.58% |
| 2010 | 725,786 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 663,906 | 13,764 | 2.12% |
| 1980 | 650,142 | -85,048 | -11.57% |
| 1970 | 735,190 | -56,139 | -7.09% |
| 1960 | 791,329 | -105,286 | -11.74% |
| 1950 | 896,615 | 33,367 | 3.87% |
| 1940 | 863,248 | -16,288 | -1.85% |
| 1930 | 879,536 | 44,014 | 5.27% |
| 1920 | 835,522 | 104,134 | 14.24% |
| 1910 | 731,388 | 119,971 | 19.62% |
| 1900 | 611,417 | 126,637 | 26.12% |
| 1890 | 484,780 | 96,853 | 24.97% |
| 1880 | 387,927 | 117,125 | 43.25% |
| 1870 | 270,802 | 78,102 | 40.53% |
| 1860 | 192,700 | 48,183 | 33.34% |
| 1850 | 144,517 | 48,744 | 50.9% |
| 1840 | 95,773 | 33,610 | 54.07% |
| 1830 | 62,163 | 18,223 | 41.47% |
| 1820 | 43,940 | 9,559 | 27.8% |
| 1810 | 34,381 | 6,366 | 22.72% |
| 1800 | 28,015 | -16,860 | -37.57% |
| 1790 | 44,875 | -721,228 | -94.14% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 387,745 | 49.37% |
| Black or African American | 155,625 | 19.81% |
| Two or more races | 110,149 | 14.02% |
| Asian | 69,412 | 8.84% |
| Other race | 59,052 | 7.52% |
| Native American | 2,916 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 544 | 0.07% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 319,307 | 2.32 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Non Family | 165,710 | 1.45 | 26 | 74 |
| Married | 94,536 | 3.22 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Female | 44,663 | 3.37 | 28.5 | 71.5 |
| Male | 14,398 | 3.15 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
36.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29,206 | 5.3% |
| Associates Degree | 27,486 | 4.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 146,861 | 26.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 124,507 | 22.59% |
| High School Graduate | 112,380 | 20.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41,857 | 7.59% |
| Some College | 68,836 | 12.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 263,190 | 253,817 | 179,023 |
| Hispanic | 113,948 | 79,937 | 25,477 |
| Black | 105,856 | 90,592 | 28,448 |
| 2+ Races | 66,162 | 47,512 | 19,537 |
| Asian | 49,166 | 39,740 | 28,407 |
| Other Race | 38,361 | 26,963 | 8,315 |
| Native American | 1,874 | 1,635 | 664 |
| Islander | 309 | 274 | 187 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 68.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,198 | $82,233 | $68,881 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,141 | $104,145 | $86,605 |
| High School Graduate | $38,155 | $43,680 | $32,165 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,423 | $33,802 | $24,451 |
| Overall | $59,480 | $64,507 | $56,078 |
| Some College | $44,512 | $48,701 | $39,958 |
$59,480
Average Earnings
$64,507
Average Male
$56,078
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.79% of Suffolk County, Massachusetts residents speak only English, while 39.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 180,110 | 42,609 | 23.66% |
| White | 321,857 | 35,699 | 11.09% |
| Black | 151,508 | 29,733 | 19.62% |
| Multiple | 106,687 | 23,557 | 22.08% |
| Asian | 63,419 | 14,646 | 23.09% |
| Other | 57,261 | 13,787 | 24.08% |
| Native | 2,796 | 510 | 18.24% |
| Islander | 501 | 157 | 31.34% |
17.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.75%
Male Poverty Rate
18.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Suffolk County, Massachusetts is Islander, with 31.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Suffolk County, Massachusetts is White, with 11.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.83% |
| High School | 19.51% |
| Some College | 14.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.92% |
| Female Employed | 7.72% |
| Male Employed | 5.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,723 | $149,926 |
| Households | $87,669 | $128,245 |
| Married Families | $143,696 | $193,393 |
| Non Families | $69,273 | $103,179 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
15,748
Number of Veterans
13,899
Male Veterans
1,849
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4,454 |
| Second Gulf War | 4,398 |
| First Gulf War | 2,101 |
| Korea | 1,136 |
| World War II | 426 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 4,493 |
| 65 to 74 | 3,077 |
| 35 to 54 | 3,033 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,664 |
| 18 to 34 | 2,481 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,714 | 3.12% |
| Black | 3,135 | 2.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,762 | 1.28% |
| 2+ Races | 859 | 1.07% |
| Other Race | 487 | 1.07% |
| Asian | 454 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 99 | 4.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.59%
Born in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
69.99%
Native Born
30.01%
Foreign Born
14.93%
Non Citizen
15.08%
Naturalized
69.99% of Suffolk County, Massachusetts residents were born in the United States, with 43.59% having been born in Massachusetts. 14.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.