Middlesex County, Massachusetts Population 2022
Middlesex County, Massachusetts's estimated population is 1,621,390 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 7.54% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 42,737 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 46,928 | 4,191 | 9.81% |
| 1810 | 52,789 | 5,861 | 12.49% |
| 1820 | 61,472 | 8,683 | 16.45% |
| 1830 | 77,961 | 16,489 | 26.82% |
| 1840 | 106,611 | 28,650 | 36.75% |
| 1850 | 161,383 | 54,772 | 51.38% |
| 1860 | 216,354 | 54,971 | 34.06% |
| 1870 | 274,353 | 57,999 | 26.81% |
| 1880 | 317,830 | 43,477 | 15.85% |
| 1890 | 431,167 | 113,337 | 35.66% |
| 1900 | 565,696 | 134,529 | 31.20% |
| 1910 | 669,915 | 104,219 | 18.42% |
| 1920 | 778,352 | 108,437 | 16.19% |
| 1930 | 934,924 | 156,572 | 20.12% |
| 1940 | 971,390 | 36,466 | 3.90% |
| 1950 | 1,064,570 | 93,180 | 9.59% |
| 1960 | 1,238,740 | 174,170 | 16.36% |
| 1970 | 1,397,270 | 158,530 | 12.80% |
| 1980 | 1,367,030 | -30,240 | -2.16% |
| 1990 | 1,398,470 | 31,440 | 2.30% |
| 2010 | 1,507,680 | 109,210 | 7.81% |
| 2011 | 1,524,850 | 17,170 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 1,542,870 | 18,020 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 1,560,200 | 17,330 | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 1,574,990 | 14,790 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 1,585,430 | 10,440 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 1,594,660 | 9,230 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 1,603,940 | 9,280 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 1,608,470 | 4,530 | 0.28% |
| 2019 | 1,611,700 | 3,230 | 0.20% |
| 2020 | 1,614,930 | 3,230 | 0.20% |
| 2021 | 1,618,160 | 3,230 | 0.20% |
| 2022 | 1,621,390 | 3,230 | 0.20% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,208,237 | 75.24% |
| Black or African American | 84,630 | 5.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,223 | 0.20% |
| Asian | 199,161 | 12.40% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 811 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 45,999 | 2.86% |
| Two or More Races | 63,838 | 3.98% |
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 611,850 | 2.53 | 62.1 |
| Married | 312,385 | 3.2 | 79.8 |
| Male | 23,116 | 3.03 | 53 |
| Female | 57,335 | 3 | 49.5 |
| Non Family | 219,014 | 1.39 | 41.2 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36,033 | 3.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35,670 | 3.16% |
| High School Graduate | 209,181 | 18.51% |
| Some College | 137,489 | 12.17% |
| Associates Degree | 66,767 | 5.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 317,752 | 28.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 326,957 | 28.94% |
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 136,796 | 123,172 | 96,363 |
| White | 840,094 | 805,928 | 491,840 |
| 2+ Races | 28,673 | 25,722 | 15,100 |
| Black | 54,214 | 48,733 | 19,564 |
| Hispanic | 75,052 | 58,362 | 24,062 |
| Islander | 471 | 449 | 120 |
| Other Race | 29,196 | 21,052 | 5,886 |
| Native American | 1,913 | 1,588 | 354 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.93%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.44%.
$62,695
Average Earnings
$74,372
Average Male
$52,311
Average Female
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Language by Age
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Language
73.38% of Middlesex County, Massachusetts residents speak only English, while 26.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.66% of the population.
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 3,139 | 843 | 26.86% |
| Hispanic | 123,345 | 21,360 | 17.32% |
| Black | 79,985 | 11,681 | 14.60% |
| Islander | 728 | 106 | 14.56% |
| Asian | 191,160 | 17,915 | 9.37% |
| White | 1,105,715 | 57,968 | 5.24% |
| Other | 6,418 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 61,187 | 5,304 | 8.67% |
7.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.64%
Male Poverty Rate
7.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middlesex County, Massachusetts is Native, with 26.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middlesex County, Massachusetts is Multiple, with 8.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.12%.
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Married by Age and Sex
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,730 | 5.02% |
| Black | 2,042 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 80 | 3.39% |
| Asian | 1,388 | 0.87% |
| Islander | 23 | 3.35% |
| Other Race | 463 | 1.34% |
| 2+ Races | 1,107 | 3.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,691 | 1.85% |
Middlesex County, Massachusetts Veterans by Education
5.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
54.07%
Born in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
78.75%
Native Born
21.25%
Foreign Born
10.59%
Non Citizen
10.66%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
78.75% of Middlesex County, Massachusetts residents were born in the United States, with 54.07% having been born in Massachusetts. 10.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- 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