Massachusetts Population By Age Group and Age Cohort in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on July 8, 2024.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, among the 6.99M Massachusetts population, the 55-59yrs age group constituted the highest percentage of the total population (7.15%), followed by the 25-29yrs age group (7.13%), and the 30-34yrs age group (7.04%).

In the case of age cohorts, Adults (18-64yrs) constituted the highest percentage of the total population (63.59%), followed by Children (0-17yrs) (19.88%), and Seniors (65yrs and Over) (16.53%).

The first and second charts below shows the percentage of the population by age group and age cohort respectively. The table below also shows the number and percentages for each age group and age cohort.

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Massachusetts Percentages of Population By Age Group in 2021
55-59yrs
25-29yrs
30-34yrs
20-24yrs
50-54yrs
15-19yrs
60-64yrs
35-39yrs
45-49yrs
40-44yrs
Massachusetts Percentages of Population By Age Cohort in 2021
Adults (18-64yrs)
Children (0-17yrs)
Seniors (65yrs and Over)
Massachusetts Population By Age Group in 2021
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Age Group Number of People % of Total
55-59yrs 499884 7.15
25-29yrs 498204 7.13
30-34yrs 492419 7.04
20-24yrs 486655 6.96
50-54yrs 480563 6.87
15-19yrs 466649 6.67
60-64yrs 463504 6.63
35-39yrs 453008 6.48
45-49yrs 438867 6.28
40-44yrs 420388 6.01
10-14yrs 405900 5.81
65-69yrs 381323 5.45
5-9yrs 371837 5.32
Under 5yrs 357943 5.12
70-74yrs 301597 4.31
75-79yrs 189151 2.71
85yrs and Over 158827 2.27
80-84yrs 125133 1.79
Massachusetts Population By Age Cohort in 2021
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Age Cohort Number of People % of Total
Adults (18-64yrs) 4446097 63.59
Children (0-17yrs) 1389724 19.88
Seniors (65yrs and Over) 1156031 16.53