Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Middlesex County
Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Cambridge
Location within the U.S. state of Massachusetts
Massachusetts's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°29′N 71°23′W / 42.49°N 71.39°W / 42.49; -71.39
Country United States
State Massachusetts
FoundedMay 10, 1643
Named forMiddlesex, England
SeatLowell and Cambridge
Largest cityCambridge
Area
 • Total847 sq mi (2,190 km2)
 • Land818 sq mi (2,120 km2)
 • Water29 sq mi (80 km2)  3.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,632,002
 • Density1,996/sq mi (771/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th

Middlesex County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, in the United States. As of 2020, the population was 1,632,002,[1] making it the 22nd most populous county in the United States. It is the most populous county in both Massachusetts and New England.

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Middlesex County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2024.