Massachusetts

- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States.
Orginally dependent on fishing, agriculture, and trade with Europe, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the twentieth century, the state’s economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Today, the state is a leader in higher education, health care, high technology and financial services.

Population: 6,349,097 Number of Counties: 14
118 languages spoken. Top 10 languages spoken:



Massachusetts has the highest percentage of Irish Gaelic speakers in the United States.