Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Total Population: 1,622,896

County Seat: Lowell

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Median Home Value

$687,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$126,779

Across all households

Median Age

38.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

59.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)66.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)13.1%
Hispanic or Latino9.0%
Two or More Races5.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.8%
Other Race1.3%

Under 18 Years

19.6%

65 Years and Over

16.0%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

87.6%

No Health Insurance

2.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

59.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

10.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$126,779

Mean Household Income

$172,162

Per Capita Income

$67,471

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$687,200

Median Rent

$2,126/mo

Total Housing Units

660,814

Owner-Occupied

61.6%

Renter-Occupied

38.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Married Couple Households

50.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.5%

Average Household Size

2.48

Broadband Internet Access

94.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 25017.