Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Middlesex County is home to 1.64 million people. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Massachusetts rate (10.0%). The median household income is $130,847.
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| Measure | Value | Massachusetts | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,638,365 | 7,044,056 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $130,847 | $103,960 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 7.7% | 10.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 7.9% | 11.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.5% | 47.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $727,800 | $562,100 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $2,201 | $1,762 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.1% | 51.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 23.1% | 18.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.9 years | 40.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.