Massachusetts Population By County in 2023

Updated on June 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2023, the population of Massachusetts was 7,066,568. Among all Massachusetts counties, Middlesex had the highest population (1,644,932), followed by Worcester (872,813), and Essex (816,197). Nantucket was the least populated county (14,534).

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 2023
Massachusetts Population By County in 2023
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County Population % of State Population
Barnstable 232759 3.29
Berkshire 128863 1.82
Bristol 585053 8.28
Dukes 20879 0.30
Essex 816197 11.55
Franklin 70860 1.00
Hampden 462128 6.54
Hampshire 165686 2.35
Middlesex 1644932 23.28
Nantucket 14534 0.21
Norfolk 732379 10.36
Plymouth 537807 7.61
Suffolk 781678 11.06
Worcester 872813 12.35