Massachusetts Population By County in 2021

Updated on June 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2021, the population of Massachusetts was 7,000,474. Among all Massachusetts counties, Middlesex had the highest population (1,620,553), followed by Worcester (862,052), and Essex (807,315). Nantucket was the least populated county (14,507).

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 2021
Massachusetts Population By County in 2021
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County Population % of State Population
Barnstable 232379 3.32
Berkshire 130199 1.86
Bristol 579729 8.28
Dukes 21112 0.30
Essex 807315 11.53
Franklin 71007 1.01
Hampden 462640 6.61
Hampshire 165069 2.36
Middlesex 1620553 23.15
Nantucket 14507 0.21
Norfolk 724906 10.36
Plymouth 532726 7.61
Suffolk 776280 11.09
Worcester 862052 12.31