Family Poverty Status by Race and Latino Origin in Massachusetts in 2000 and 2005
| 2000 | 2005 | change | |
| Asian American | 12.4% | 12.2% | -0.2% |
| White | 4.6% | 5.4% | +0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.5% | 29.3% | +0.8% |
| Black or African American | 18.3% | 18.9% | +0.6% |
| TOTAL | 6.7% | 7.6% | +0.9% |
Source: 2005 American Community Survey.