Cities in Massachusetts - Census Data

25 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across Massachusetts.

All Cities

BostonPopulation: 663,972
Income: $94,755Poverty: 16.9%BA+: 54.1%
 WorcesterPopulation: 205,501
Income: $67,544Poverty: 19.8%BA+: 34.1%
 SpringfieldPopulation: 154,751
Income: $51,339Poverty: 25.3%BA+: 19.7%
 CambridgePopulation: 117,794
Income: $126,469Poverty: 12.4%BA+: 80.2%
 LowellPopulation: 114,799
Income: $76,205Poverty: 16.0%BA+: 29.9%
 BrocktonPopulation: 105,080
Income: $77,089Poverty: 13.9%BA+: 21.3%
 QuincyPopulation: 101,361
Income: $95,711Poverty: 11.4%BA+: 48.6%
 LynnPopulation: 100,905
Income: $74,715Poverty: 13.7%BA+: 23.3%
 New BedfordPopulation: 100,731
Income: $56,025Poverty: 19.9%BA+: 16.8%
 Fall RiverPopulation: 93,764
Income: $53,933Poverty: 20.9%BA+: 16.8%
 NewtonPopulation: 88,504
Income: $184,989Poverty: 4.7%BA+: 80.7%
 LawrencePopulation: 88,297
Income: $57,903Poverty: 18.2%BA+: 16.4%
 SomervillePopulation: 80,549
Income: $127,056Poverty: 10.1%BA+: 68.0%
 FraminghamPopulation: 72,013
Income: $98,179Poverty: 11.0%BA+: 49.4%
 HaverhillPopulation: 67,387
Income: $87,675Poverty: 10.6%BA+: 31.6%
 MaldenPopulation: 65,509
Income: $95,298Poverty: 13.3%BA+: 44.9%
 WalthamPopulation: 64,723
Income: $116,560Poverty: 8.6%BA+: 56.4%
 BrooklinePopulation: 62,822
Income: $140,631Poverty: 9.8%BA+: 85.0%
 ReverePopulation: 59,933
Income: $81,121Poverty: 12.4%BA+: 24.7%
 TauntonPopulation: 59,719
Income: $79,715Poverty: 13.7%BA+: 24.4%
 MedfordPopulation: 59,062
Income: $118,089Poverty: 8.2%BA+: 57.6%
 Weymouth TownPopulation: 57,786
Income: $100,077Poverty: 7.7%BA+: 43.0%
 ChicopeePopulation: 55,213
Income: $66,927Poverty: 15.2%BA+: 23.2%
 PeabodyPopulation: 54,180
Income: $95,278Poverty: 6.5%BA+: 33.9%
 Methuen TownPopulation: 53,043
Income: $103,270Poverty: 8.2%BA+: 30.5%

Massachusetts Cities FAQ

How many cities in Massachusetts have over 50,000 people?
There are 25 cities in Massachusetts with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is Boston with 663,972.
Which Massachusetts city has the highest median income?
Newton has the highest median household income at $184,989 among Massachusetts cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which Massachusetts city has the lowest poverty rate?
Newton has the lowest poverty rate at 4.7% among cities tracked.

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