Massachusetts Deaf Seniors Age 60+
A Significant and Growing Community
Who Are We?
| Statistics | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Population (2024) | 7,140,000 |
| Massachusetts Residents Age 60+ | 2,713,200 |
| MCDDH Population Represented | 1,405,000 |
| Deaf Seniors Age 60+ | 843,000 |
Deaf Community Age Distribution
60% are Age 60+
Age 60+
843,000 people
Under Age 60
562,000 people
Key Message
Six out of every ten individuals represented by MCDDH are age 60 or older.
What This Means
The Massachusetts Population
7.14 million
Overall Massachusetts Seniors (60+)
2.71 million
Massachusetts Deaf Seniors (60+)
843,000
Source: Massachusetts State Legislature and
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing (MCDDH).
mass.gov/mcdhh