Boston Population

2010–2026

1,258

2026 projection

4% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Boston. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,258+70.56%
20251,251+110.89%
20241,240+161.31%
20231,224+40.33%
20221,220+40.33%
20211,216+60.50%
20201,210-1057.98%
20191,315+40.31%
20181,311-60.46%
20171,317-151.13%

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Boston Demographics

36.8median age

Median age

Female38.3 yrs
Male34.7 yrs

Adults

1,162
246 seniors · 21%916 other adults

Sex

Female 59% · 897Male 41% · 623

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 15 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Boston Income

$44,728median household income

Median household income

$44,728

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$31,071

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

29.5%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Boston Marital Status

33% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married33%39%28%
Never married44%40%46%
Divorced13%16%12%
Widowed6%3%8%
Separated5%3%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201