Massachusetts has a population of 6,830,193. The state ranks in the #26 position in violent crimes per 100k population, and #48 in total police killings per 100k people. The largest minority in the state are Hispanics which represent 11.55 percent of the population followed by Blacks at 6.79%. You are 4.62 times more likely to get killed by a police officer if you are black in the state of Massachusetts.
| General Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| State Population | 6,830,193 |
| Black Population | 463,796 |
| Black Population % | 6.79% |
| White Population | 4,930,412 |
| White Population % | 72.19% |
| Hispanic Population | 789,127 |
| Hispanic Population % | 11.55% |
| Police Killings | (2013-2020) |
|---|---|
| Total killed by police | 55 |
| Blacks killed by police | 15 |
| Whites killed by police | 25 |
| Hispanics killed by police | 10 |
| Crime Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate | 338.1 per 100k |
| Incarceration Rate | 150.0 per 100k |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| Most dangerous city | Fall River |
