Massachusetts White Alone Population By County in 2020

Updated on June 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2020, the White Alone population in Massachusetts was 5,610,882 and represented 80.18% of the total Massachusetts population (6,997,713).

Among Massachusetts counties, Middlesex County had the highest number of people who identified as White Alone (1,262,268), followed by Worcester County (732,945), and Essex County (683,008). Nantucket County had the lowest (12,015).

In the map below, we show the number and percentage of each county's White Alone population, as well as the gender percentages when you interact with the map. The data can also be found in a table below. You can use the table to sort, filter, and explore the data further.

You can see similar information for other states and also by state for the United States.

You can also see similar information for other racial and ethnicity groups in Massachusetts.

See this for other years:
Massachusetts White Alone Population By County in 2020
Massachusetts White Alone Population By County in 2020
Items per page:
0 of 0
County White Alone Population % of County Population
Barnstable 209690 91.96
Berkshire 117969 91.72
Bristol 505139 87.58
Dukes 18503 89.85
Essex 683008 84.55
Franklin 66322 93.51
Hampden 382036 82.28
Hampshire 130504 89.01
Middlesex 1262268 77.52
Nantucket 12015 84.39
Norfolk 556142 76.76
Plymouth 444060 83.75
Suffolk 490281 61.5
Worcester 732945 85.26