Demographics in Boston, MA
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
Where is Boston?
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
663,972
Male
319,182
48.1%
Female
344,790
51.9%
Median Age
33.2
Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White47.8%
Black21.5%
Hispanic18.9%
Asian10.0%
Two or More13.2%
Other7.0%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
38.0%
High School or Higher
50.8%
Foreign Born
27.5%
Veterans
1.9%
Married
29.0%
Avg Household Size
2.2
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Boston, MA has a population of 663,972 with a median age of 33.2. The racial makeup is 47.8% White, 18.9% Hispanic, 21.5% Black, 10.0% Asian. About 38.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 27.5%.