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Largest households, Massachusetts counties · 2020

Massachusetts counties ranked by average household size (2023 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPAVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZEVS 2000

01Nantucket County, MAMA14,7582.95–

02Plymouth County, MAMA546,8292.66–

03Essex County, MAMA826,6532.59–

04Norfolk County, MAMA739,7492.56–

05Worcester County, MAMA888,5022.54–

06Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,9792.53–

07Hampden County, MAMA464,3382.50–

08Bristol County, MAMA593,6402.49–

09Dukes County, MAMA21,2192.49–

10Suffolk County, MAMA791,8912.41–

11Hampshire County, MAMA164,0652.31–

12Franklin County, MAMA70,6982.24–

13Barnstable County, MAMA233,5392.20–

14Berkshire County, MAMA128,2242.17–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES