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World Population Review
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Population 2021
Middlesex County, Massachusetts's estimated population is 1,618,160 with a growth rate of 0.20% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Middlesex County, Massachusetts is the 2nd largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 Population was 1,507,680 and has seen a growth of 7.33% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,618,160 | 3,230 | 0.20% |
| 2020 | 1,614,930 | 3,230 | 0.20% |
| 2019 | 1,611,700 | 3,230 | 0.20% |
| 2018 | 1,608,470 | 4,530 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 1,603,940 | 9,280 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 1,594,660 | 9,230 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 1,585,430 | 10,440 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 1,574,990 | 14,790 | 0.95% |
| 2013 | 1,560,200 | 17,330 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 1,542,870 | 18,020 | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 1,524,850 | 17,170 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 1,507,680 | 109,210 | 7.81% |
| 1990 | 1,398,470 | 31,440 | 2.30% |
| 1980 | 1,367,030 | -30,240 | -2.16% |
| 1970 | 1,397,270 | 158,530 | 12.80% |
| 1960 | 1,238,740 | 174,170 | 16.36% |
| 1950 | 1,064,570 | 93,180 | 9.59% |
| 1940 | 971,390 | 36,466 | 3.90% |
| 1930 | 934,924 | 156,572 | 20.12% |
| 1920 | 778,352 | 108,437 | 16.19% |
| 1910 | 669,915 | 104,219 | 18.42% |
| 1900 | 565,696 | 134,529 | 31.20% |
| 1890 | 431,167 | 113,337 | 35.66% |
| 1880 | 317,830 | 43,477 | 15.85% |
| 1870 | 274,353 | 57,999 | 26.81% |
| 1860 | 216,354 | 54,971 | 34.06% |
| 1850 | 161,383 | 54,772 | 51.38% |
| 1840 | 106,611 | 28,650 | 36.75% |
| 1830 | 77,961 | 16,489 | 26.82% |
| 1820 | 61,472 | 8,683 | 16.45% |
| 1810 | 52,789 | 5,861 | 12.49% |
| 1800 | 46,928 | 4,191 | 9.81% |
| 1790 | 42,737 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.20%
State
Founded
May 10, 1643
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
1,507,680
Growth Since 2010
7.33%
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,227,269 | 76.66% |
| Asian | 190,905 | 11.93% |
| Black or African American | 85,583 | 5.35% |
| Two or More Races | 47,866 | 2.99% |
| Some Other Race | 45,312 | 2.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,163 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 742 | 0.05% |
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Population by Race
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Population Pyramid $2021
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Middlesex County, Massachusetts Population by Age
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 604,384 | 2.55 | 62.4 |
| Married | 311,509 | 3.2 | 79.5 |
| Non Family | 213,459 | 1.4 | 41.9 |
| Female | 56,641 | 3.1 | 49.7 |
| Male | 22,775 | 3.14 | 50.9 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
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Middlesex County, Massachusetts Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37,007 | 3.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36,683 | 3.27% |
| High School Graduate | 213,958 | 19.05% |
| Some College | 138,671 | 12.34% |
| Associates Degree | 64,774 | 5.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 308,958 | 27.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 323,274 | 28.78% |
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Middlesex County, Massachusetts Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 843,994 | 807,989 | 487,790 |
| Asian | 131,097 | 117,983 | 92,026 |
| Hispanic | 73,168 | 56,319 | 23,554 |
| Black | 53,919 | 47,836 | 18,334 |
| Other Race | 28,990 | 20,988 | 5,833 |
| 2+ Races | 19,894 | 17,970 | 11,041 |
| Native American | 1,914 | 1,665 | 440 |
| Islander | 473 | 449 | 155 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.73%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.20%.
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Educational Attainment by Race
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$61,221
Average Earnings
$72,218
Average Male
$51,008
Average Female
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Earnings by Educational Attainment
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Language by Age
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Middlesex County, Massachusetts Language
73.45% of Middlesex County, Massachusetts residents speak only English, while 26.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.56% of the population.
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Language
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,116,400 | 59,285 | 5.31% |
| Hispanic | 121,572 | 22,367 | 18.40% |
| Asian | 182,706 | 17,225 | 9.43% |
| Black | 80,968 | 12,578 | 15.53% |
| Other | 42,901 | 6,464 | 15.07% |
| Multiple | 45,124 | 4,379 | 9.70% |
| Native | 3,061 | 846 | 27.64% |
| Islander | 711 | 54 | 7.59% |
7.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.75%
Male Poverty Rate
8.09%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middlesex County, Massachusetts is Native, with 27.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middlesex County, Massachusetts is White, with 5.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.30%.
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Poverty
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Poverty Rate by Education
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Married by Age and Sex
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Middlesex County, Massachusetts Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Marital Status by Race
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Middlesex County, Massachusetts Marital Status
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Veterans by War
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,713 | 5.27% |
| Black | 1,913 | 2.98% |
| Hispanic | 1,727 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 1,145 | 0.75% |
| 2+ Races | 876 | 3.32% |
| Other Race | 435 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 65 | 2.77% |
| Islander | 29 | 4.83% |
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Veterans by Race
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Veterans by Education
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5.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Veterans by Education
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70.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Employment by Age
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Middlesex County, Massachusetts Employment by Race
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Middlesex County, Massachusetts Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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78.62%
Native Born
21.38%
Foreign Born
10.73%
Non Citizen
10.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
78.62% of Middlesex County, Massachusetts residents were born in the United States, with 54.26% having been born in Massachusetts. 10.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990