Massachusetts counties by population provide a detailed snapshot based on the 2020 census data of the United States. There are 14 counties in Massachusetts that accommodate 7,029,917 residents, which is 2% of the total population in the United States. With 46.60%, Kansas has the higher education rate than the national average 35.7%. When it comes to employment rate and household income, Massachusetts offers the best employment rate than the national average, with $94,488 median household income.
To know more about Massachusetts population by county, choose any county of Massachusetts tells what is the total population, how dense is the population per square miles, how much population access the education, what percent of population employed, what is the median household income, what percent of population covered by health insurance and how many housing units available, in that specific county compared with Massachusetts (state level) and United States (nation level) population data. Similarly, the city based population details can be accessed at Massachusetts Cities by Population.
Which is the most populous county in Massachusetts?
Middlesex County in Massachusetts, USA, is the most populous county, with a resident population of 1,632,002 according to the 2020 US census data. With a 862,111 resident population Worcester County, MA ranks as the second most populated county in the state. Essex County with a population of 809,829 residents claims the third largest county by population in Massachusetts.
Which is the least populous county in Massachusetts
Nantucket County with a population of 14,255 residents, is recognized as the smallest county in Massachusetts by population.
Rank | County | Population |
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1 | Middlesex County | 1,632,002 |
2 | Worcester County | 862,111 |
3 | Essex County | 809,829 |
4 | Suffolk County | 797,936 |
5 | Norfolk County | 725,981 |
6 | Bristol County | 579,200 |
7 | Plymouth County | 530,819 |
8 | Hampden County | 465,825 |
9 | Barnstable County | 228,996 |
10 | Hampshire County | 162,308 |
11 | Berkshire County | 129,026 |
12 | Franklin County | 71,029 |
13 | Dukes County | 20,600 |
14 | Nantucket County | 14,255 |