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How wealthy are Massachusetts families? A new survey reveals enormous racial divides.

A new survey reveals that Massachusetts, the wealthiest state in the U.S., has a stark racial wealth gap.

By · Published August 12, 2026 at 19:26 UTC · Updated August 14, 2026 at 22:32 UTC

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  4. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 6.
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Source diversity sample: WGBH · U.S. News & World Report · WBUR · NBC Boston · Bloomberg.com · The Boston Globe.

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A single-day news trend emerged around a new survey highlighting significant racial wealth disparities among families in Massachusetts. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 17d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

A new survey has revealed a stark contrast in wealth distribution among families in Massachusetts. The state, which boasts the highest income in the U.S., according to U.S.

News & World Report, also harbors significant racial wealth disparities. The Boston Fed report, covered by WBUR, NBC Boston, Bloomberg and The Boston Globe, shows that Black families in Massachusetts have only 1% the wealth of white families.

The median net wealth of families in the state is $370,000. The survey underscores the deep economic divides that persist despite the state's overall prosperity.

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Questions people are asking

What is the median net wealth of families in Massachusetts?

$370,000.

What is the racial wealth gap in Massachusetts?

Black families in Massachusetts have 1% the wealth of white families.

What is the income ranking of Massachusetts in the U.S.?

Massachusetts is ranked No. 1 in income.

Topics

Massachusetts wealth gap racial wealth Boston Fed U.S. News & World Report

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