Quick Facts
CapitalBoston
Largest CityBoston
Population6,416,505
Per Capita Income$38,845
NicknameBay State
StatehoodFebruary 6, 1788
State BirdChickadee
State FlowerMayflower
State TreeAmerican Elm
State SongHail Massachusetts
Geography
Land Area7,838 sq mi
Water Area2,717 sq mi
Total Area10,555 sq mi
RegionNortheast
About Massachusetts
Massachusetts, known as the “Bay State,” has a population of 6,416,505 and a per capita income of $38,845. The state capital is Boston, which is also the largest city. Massachusetts joined the Union on February 6, 1788 and covers 10,555 square miles across the Northeast region. Explore 140 cities and towns across Massachusetts with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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