Massachusetts Nativity & Citizenship Status (2024)
Place of birth and citizenship status analysis for Massachusetts
Massachusetts Nativity & Citizenship Indicators (2024)
Native Born
82.0%
Foreign Born
18.0%
Naturalized
9.7%
US Citizens
91.7%
Massachusetts Nativity & Citizenship Distribution
Massachusetts Historical Nativity Trends (2010–2024)
Massachusetts Population & Nativity History
| Year | Total Pop | Foreign Born | Native Born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,044,056 | 18.0% | 82.0% |
| 2023 | 6,992,395 | 17.7% | 82.3% |
| 2022 | 6,984,205 | 17.6% | 82.4% |
| 2021 | 6,991,852 | 17.3% | 82.7% |
| 2020 | 6,873,003 | 16.9% | 83.1% |
| 2019 | 6,850,553 | 16.8% | 83.2% |
| 2018 | 6,830,193 | 16.5% | 83.5% |
| 2017 | 6,789,319 | 16.2% | 83.8% |
| 2016 | 6,742,143 | 15.7% | 84.3% |
| 2015 | 6,705,586 | 15.5% | 84.5% |
| 2014 | 6,657,291 | 15.3% | 84.7% |
| 2013 | 6,605,058 | 15.0% | 85.0% |
| 2012 | 6,560,595 | 14.8% | 85.2% |
| 2011 | 6,512,227 | 14.7% | 85.3% |
| 2010 | 6,477,096 | 14.5% | 85.5% |
Nativity & Citizenship FAQs for Massachusetts
Approximately 18.0% of residents in Massachusetts were born outside the United States.
The vast majority of residents, roughly 91.7%, are U.S. citizens (including both native-born and naturalized citizens).