1,221,349 seniors call Massachusetts home — 17.5% of the population.
Massachusetts has the largest senior population in the nation, with 154,732 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 40 years.
Seniors in Massachusetts have a median household income of $109,620. About 9.9% of seniors live below the poverty line. 29.4% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex County | 259,590 | 16.0% |
| 2 | Essex County | 145,373 | 18.0% |
| 3 | Worcester County | 142,716 | 16.6% |
| 4 | Norfolk County | 126,172 | 17.4% |
| 5 | Plymouth County | 102,175 | 19.2% |
| 6 | Suffolk County | 101,416 | 13.0% |
| 7 | Bristol County | 100,780 | 17.4% |
| 8 | Hampden County | 82,518 | 17.8% |
| 9 | Barnstable County | 74,234 | 32.3% |
| 10 | Berkshire County | 31,527 | 24.6% |