Demographics and Population

Throughout history, government and industries have neglected investments in some neighborhoods, especially communities of color, who are more likely to have fewer resources.

How racially diverse are residents in Massachusetts? This topic shows the demographic breakdown of residents by race/ethnicity and the increases in the Non-white population since 2010.

DLS Municipal Finance Snapshots provide a quick look at key financial and demographic data for all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts.

View U.S. Census Bureau data on city, town, and county populations in Massachusetts for each year back to 1990 and selected prior years as far back as 1970.

Socioeconomic data relating to municipalities from various state and federal agencies.

Special reports from the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics

Explore demographic data on the Massachusetts executive branch workforce. Track our progress toward our goals to reflect the diversity of the people we serve, and to stand out as an employer of choice.

Review annual reports on homicides from the MA Violent Death Reporting System (MAVDRS).

This dashboard in an informational resource on the issue of homelessness within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The data visualizations featured here are created by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, while the data is gathered by Massachusetts Continuums of Care.

View trends in municipal budgeted general fund revenue including year-over-year changes in budgeted general fund revenue.