Massachusetts Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,638,365 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,003 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 54 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $130,847 |
| Per Capita Income | $69,556 |
| Median Home Value | $727,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 664,267 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 388,893 (58.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 245,322 (36.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 30,052 (4.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 634,215 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Family Households | 401,472 (63.3%) |
The table below compares Middlesex County to the other 14 counties and county equivalents in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 2 | 92nd |
| Median Household Income | # 2 | 92nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 4 | 77th |
| Diversity Index | # 3 | 85th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Massachusetts Census Data Comparison Tool.
