Boston, Massachusetts

Population Data for Boston, MA:

Population – 359585
Male – 48.84 %
Female – 51.16 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 49.76 %
Hispanic – 15.33 %
African American – 27.87 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.44 %
Asian – 8.41 %

Geographic Data for Boston, Massachusetts:

Population Density – 14,931.79 per sq. mi
Elevation – 20 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Boston:

In Elementary School – 35,109 (29.14 %)
In High School – 18,976 (15.75 %)
In College – 57,367 (47.61 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 41,450 (18.59 %)
Associate’s Degree – 10,053 (4.51 %)
Some College, No Degree – 31,550 (14.15 %)
High School Graduate – 54,747 (24.55 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 23,777 (10.66 %)

Employment and Household Data for Boston, MA:

Percentage of People Employed – 56.72 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 5.56 %
Unemployment Level – 8.91 %

Median Household Income – $43,442.55
Average Household Size – 1.94

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 41.09 %
2 Vehicles – 11.41 %
3 or more Vehicles – 2.37 %

Average Cost to Rent in Boston - $20,176 per month