Massachusetts Population By County in 2018

Updated on June 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2018, the population of Massachusetts was 6,885,720. Among all Massachusetts counties, Middlesex had the highest population (1,608,509), followed by Worcester (828,644), and Suffolk (804,023). Nantucket was the least populated county (11,118).

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 2018
Massachusetts Population By County in 2018
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County Population % of State Population
Barnstable 213779 3.11
Berkshire 126146 1.83
Bristol 564780 8.20
Dukes 17459 0.25
Essex 788823 11.46
Franklin 70722 1.03
Hampden 468075 6.80
Hampshire 161126 2.34
Middlesex 1608509 23.36
Nantucket 11118 0.16
Norfolk 703628 10.22
Plymouth 518888 7.54
Suffolk 804023 11.68
Worcester 828644 12.03