U.S. County · Profile

Suffolk County

768.4KTotal Population
13,249Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+11.20%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Suffolk County has a population of 768,425 as of 2023. It is located in Massachusetts.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Suffolk County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):23.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White49.4%379,602
Hispanic or Latino23.5%180,580
Black or African American19.8%152,148
Two or More Races14.0%107,580
Asian8.8%67,621
Some Other Race7.5%57,632
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%3,074
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%768

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Suffolk County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$87,669
17.6% above national average
Per Capita Income
$53,173
38.7% above national average
Poverty Rate
17.0%
47.8% above national average
Median Age
33.6 years

Income & Poverty

$87,669Median Household Income
$53,173Per Capita Income
17.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$87,669$128,245
Families$102,723$149,926
Married-couple Families$102,723$115,050
Nonfamily Households$69,273$74,815

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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