Suffolk County's estimated 2026 population is 816,076 with a growth rate of 1.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Suffolk County is the 4th largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 population was 725,786 and has seen a growth of 12.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Suffolk County includes 48.14% White, 19.09% Black or African American, 9.01% Asian, 7.76% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (48.14%)
Black or African American (19.09%)
Two or more races (15.55%)
Asian (9.01%)
Other race (7.76%)
Native American (0.38%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 376,551 | 48.14% |
| Black or African American | 149,342 | 19.09% |
| Two or more races | 121,614 | 15.55% |
| Asian | 70,484 | 9.01% |
| Other race | 60,658 | 7.76% |
| Native American | 2,940 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 583 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Suffolk County's average per capita income is $64,022. Household income levels show a median of $92,859. The poverty rate stands at 16.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $155,877 | $208,523 |
| Families | $110,193 | $161,100 |
| Households | $92,859 | $136,155 |
| Non Families | $73,962 | $108,562 |
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