Massachusetts Population By County in 2020

Updated on June 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2020, the population of Massachusetts was 6,994,598. Among all Massachusetts counties, Middlesex had the highest population (1,627,578), followed by Worcester (857,092), and Essex (807,781). Nantucket was the least populated county (14,239).

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 2020
Massachusetts Population By County in 2020
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County Population % of State Population
Barnstable 228060 3.26
Berkshire 129812 1.86
Bristol 576776 8.25
Dukes 20580 0.29
Essex 807781 11.55
Franklin 70934 1.01
Hampden 463714 6.63
Hampshire 148589 2.12
Middlesex 1627578 23.27
Nantucket 14239 0.20
Norfolk 723750 10.35
Plymouth 528454 7.56
Suffolk 797239 11.40
Worcester 857092 12.25