Massachusetts Population By County in 2017

Updated on June 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2017, the population of Massachusetts was 6,863,560. Among all Massachusetts counties, Middlesex had the highest population (1,604,762), followed by Worcester (825,646), and Suffolk (801,269). Nantucket was the least populated county (11,156).

Hover over or click on the counties in the map below to see the populations. The data can also be found in a table below. You can use the table to sort, filter, and explore the data further.

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Massachusetts Population By County in 2017
Massachusetts Population By County in 2017
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County Population % of State Population
Barnstable 213856 3.12
Berkshire 126518 1.84
Bristol 561449 8.18
Dukes 17422 0.25
Essex 785156 11.44
Franklin 70674 1.03
Hampden 467552 6.81
Hampshire 161070 2.35
Middlesex 1604762 23.38
Nantucket 11156 0.16
Norfolk 701046 10.21
Plymouth 515984 7.52
Suffolk 801269 11.67
Worcester 825646 12.03