Massachusetts (MA) State vital records offices contain thousands of birth records of the state’s past and present residents. The State Of Massachusetts is made up of 14 counties. Birth records since 1916 are maintained by the MA state office. Records prior to this date are available from The Massachusetts Archives.

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State Of Massachusetts Facts And Figures

Known as the ‘The Bay State’, Massachusetts is the 44nd largest US state (7840.02 square miles), and the 14th most populated. In the last census in 2008, it is estimated that 6,497,967 live in Massachusetts.  This is a 2.3% increase since 2000 (6,349,113). It’s capital city and largest city is Boston. The following statistics are based on the 2008 census:

State Of Massachusetts Information

MA Population Statistics
Population (2008 estimate): 6,497,967
Population Change (2000 to 2008): 2.3%
Population 2000 estimate: 6,349,113

MA Age\Sex Statistics
Children under 5 years old: 5.9%
People under 18 years old: 22%
People 65 years old and over: 13.4%
Female persons: 51.5%
Male persons: 48.5%

MA Race Statistics
White persons (1): 86.2%
Black persons (1): 7%
American Indian and Alaska Native (1): 0.1%
Asian persons (1): 4.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1): 0.1%
Persons reporting two or more races: 1.4%
Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (2): 8.6%
White persons not Hispanic: 79.2%

Note:
(1) Includes people claiming to be one race only
(2) Hispanics can be a member of any race, so also are included in applicable races

Counties In Massachusetts (MA)

Barnstable County
Berkshire County
Bristol County
Dukes County
Essex County
Franklin County
Hampden County
Hampshire County
Middlesex County
Nantucket County
Norfolk County
Plymouth County
Suffolk County
Worcester County

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