Massachusetts Population By County in 2012

Updated on January 29, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2012, the population of Massachusetts was 6,664,269. Among all Massachusetts counties, Middlesex[object Promise] had the highest population (1,543,163), followed by Worcester[object Promise] (807,047), and Essex[object Promise] (757,409). Nantucket[object Promise] was the least populated county (10,313).

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 2012
Massachusetts Population By County in 2012
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County Population % of State Population
Barnstable 214854 3.22
Berkshire 130321 1.96
Bristol 551204 8.27
Dukes 16838 0.25
Essex 757409 11.37
Franklin 71714 1.08
Hampden 467009 7.01
Hampshire 160497 2.41
Middlesex 1543163 23.16
Nantucket 10313 0.16
Norfolk 682984 10.25
Plymouth 499545 7.50
Suffolk 751371 11.28
Worcester 807047 12.11