2023 ACS Census Data · Population 782,172
Suffolk County is a large county in Massachusetts with a population of 782,172. The median household income is $92,859, 43% above the national average. The poverty rate is 16.5%, median home value is $680,700, and 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 107% above the national average.
Population
782,172
2023 estimate
Rank #82 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$92,859
Household
Rank #223 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$680,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #44 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
49.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #91 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
29.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
38.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
1.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
4% below Massachusetts avg·43% above national avg
Poverty Rate
71% below Massachusetts avg·10% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% above Massachusetts avg·22% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$56,920
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
70.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
16% above Massachusetts avg·225% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
33% above Massachusetts avg·123% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
45% below Massachusetts avg·50% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
16% below Massachusetts avg·74% below national avg
Housing Units
353,930
Households
322,184
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,883
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
10% above Massachusetts avg·107% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Massachusetts avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
3.6%
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