Middlesex County, Massachusetts
MA · FIPS 25017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,638,365 | — | #21 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $130,847 | +74.1% | #29 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.9 years | 0.0% | #2,402 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $727,800 | +158.2% | #45 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,201 | +89.3% | #19 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | -38.6% | #329 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Middlesex County has a population of 1,638,365, making it the #21 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.9 years, which is 0.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Middlesex County is $130,847, ranking #29 out of 3,222 counties — 74.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Middlesex County is $727,800 (+158.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,201/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.3%.
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97.6% of residents in Middlesex County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.5% above the national rate.
About Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Middlesex County, Massachusetts has a total population of 1,638,365, making it the 21st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Middlesex County is 38.9 years.
The median household income in Middlesex County is $130,847, which ranks #29 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 74.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Middlesex County is $727,800, 158.2% above the national median. Renters in Middlesex County pay a median gross rent of $2,201 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Middlesex County, 59.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 76.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.2 min.
Middlesex County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.1% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (13.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%).
All data for Middlesex County, Massachusetts comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.