Massachusetts Population By County in 2022

Updated on June 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2022, the population of Massachusetts was 7,022,468. Among all Massachusetts counties, Middlesex had the highest population (1,629,805), followed by Worcester (865,735), and Essex (810,039). Nantucket was the least populated county (14,464).

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 2022
Massachusetts Population By County in 2022
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County Population % of State Population
Barnstable 232571 3.31
Berkshire 129551 1.85
Bristol 581201 8.28
Dukes 21033 0.30
Essex 810039 11.54
Franklin 71050 1.01
Hampden 461440 6.57
Hampshire 165397 2.36
Middlesex 1629805 23.21
Nantucket 14464 0.21
Norfolk 728619 10.38
Plymouth 534297 7.61
Suffolk 777266 11.07
Worcester 865735 12.33