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Population of Boston, Massachusetts

StateMassachusetts
Land Area (mi²)48.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)14,217.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.85% (5805)
Growth Since 2020-0.3% (-2069)
Rank in State1st
Rank in Country23th

The population of Boston, MA in 2022 is estimated to be 687,257. This is an increase of 0.85% (5805 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Boston by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Boston by Age

Boston Population Pyramid 2022
Boston Median Age
32.4
Total
32
Male
32.8
Female
Boston Sex Ratio
47.95%
330,560
Male
52.05%
358,766
Female
Boston Age Dependency Ratio
16.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
21.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Boston Adults
580,734
Adults
(81,284 of whom are seniors) in Boston.

Population of Boston by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate