Suffolk County, Massachusetts
County
Overview
- County Name
- Suffolk County
- State
- Massachusetts
- FIPS Code
- 25025
- State FIPS
- 25
- County FIPS
- 025
Geography
- Land Area
- 58.26 sq mi
- Water Area
- 61.97 sq mi
- Total Area
- 120.22 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.338551
- Longitude
- -71.018253
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 669,338
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 553,603
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 541,511 | 80.9% |
| Hispanic | 127,830 | 19.1% |
| White | 334,659 | 50.0% |
| Black | 134,381 | 20.1% |
| Asian | 48,932 | 7.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,076 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 247 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3,225 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 466,007 | 84.2% |
| Hispanic | 87,599 | 15.8% |
| White | 300,808 | 54.3% |
| Black | 113,634 | 20.5% |
| Asian | 46,947 | 8.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,453 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 247 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,108 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 785,121
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $99,030
- Poverty Rate
- 15.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 119,889
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 362,430 | 46.2% |
| Black | 143,125 | 18.2% |
| Asian | 72,712 | 9.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 441,621
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 187,158 | 42.4% |
| Republican | 19,956 | 4.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 230,306 | 52.2% |
| Other | 1,966 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 203,619 | 46.1% |
| Female | 233,304 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 206,948 | 46.9% |
| Hispanic | 76,408 | 17.3% |
| Black | 71,929 | 16.3% |
| Asian | 28,962 | 6.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 196,883
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 112,663 | 54.4% |
| Hispanic | 21,495 | 28.1% |
| Black | 27,569 | 38.3% |
| Asian | 10,316 | 35.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 88,017 | 43.2% |
| Female | 107,964 | 46.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 97,380 (17.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 279,428 (49.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 357,290
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $741,452
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,079
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 36.1%
- Public Transit
- 22.5%
- Work From Home
- 18.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 35.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.