U.S. County · Profile

Middlesex County

1.6MTotal Population
1,971Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+10.83%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Middlesex County has a population of 1,623,952 as of 2023. It is located in Massachusetts.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Middlesex County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):8.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White71.1%1,154,630
Asian13.0%211,114
Hispanic or Latino8.4%136,412
Two or More Races7.0%113,677
Black or African American5.0%81,198
Some Other Race3.7%60,086
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%3,248
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Middlesex County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$121,304
62.6% above national average
Per Capita Income
$64,197
67.5% above national average
Poverty Rate
7.4%
35.7% below national average
Median Age
38.8 years

Income & Poverty

$121,304Median Household Income
$64,197Per Capita Income
7.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$121,304$164,118
Families$153,239$198,974
Married-couple Families$153,239$171,628
Nonfamily Households$72,772$78,594

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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