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.

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.

Individuals and communities that have experienced poverty and racism may also face multi-generational trauma. This can result in chronic stress, increased risk of disease, and overall poorer health for communities of color.

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

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 Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) dataset provides information on the locations of tobacco retailers in Massachusetts.

View data and reports from the UMASS Donahue Institute, including current and historical census data on Massachusetts, dashboards showing economic data on cities and towns from the US Census Bureau's American Communities Survey, building permits data, and quarterly reports on the state's economy.

The Registry of Vital Records and Statistics collects and produces statistical data about births, deaths and other vital events in the Commonwealth.