Population of Massachusetts
Massachusetts's population is 7,051,337 as of 2024, ranked #16 globally out of 50 states.
Current Population
7,051,337
10yr Growth
+7.69%
Global Rank
#16of 50
Peak Growth Year
1910
Growth: +20.00%
Population Over Time
1900 — 2024
Population Over Time
Analysis# Massachusetts Population Analysis
Massachusetts's population of 7.05 million represents a 7.69% increase over the past decade, positioning it as the 16th most populous state. Despite this recent growth, the state has significantly slowed from its peak expansion in the 1910s, when the decade saw substantially larger percentage gains driven by immigration and industrialization. Over 124 years of data (1900–2024), Massachusetts has experienced uneven growth patterns, reflecting shifts from manufacturing-based to knowledge-based economy and changing migration patterns.
Historical Data
17 Rows| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,051,337 | +0.71% |
| 2023 | 7,001,399 | +0.27% |
| 2022 | 6,982,740 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 6,991,951 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 7,029,917 | +7.37% |
| 2010 | 6,547,629 | +3.13% |
| 2000 | 6,349,097 | +5.53% |
| 1990 | 6,016,425 | +4.87% |
| 1980 | 5,737,037 | +0.84% |
| 1970 | 5,689,170 | +10.50% |
| 1960 | 5,148,578 | +9.77% |
| 1950 | 4,690,514 | +8.66% |
| 1940 | 4,316,721 | +1.58% |
| 1930 | 4,249,614 | +10.31% |
| 1920 | 3,852,356 | +14.43% |
| 1910 | 3,366,416 | +20.00% |
| 1900 | 2,805,346 | — |