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RANKING · 2024 ACS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Most English-only households, Massachusetts counties

Massachusetts counties ranked by the share of residents 5+ who speak only English at home (2024 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Massachusetts that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 14 is 81.3%.

Most English-only households by state
RANKPLACESTATEPOPSPEAKS ONLY ENGLISH AT HOMEVS –
01Franklin County, MAMA70,69893.3%–
02Berkshire County, MAMA128,22491.9%–
03Barnstable County, MAMA233,53989.2%–
04Hampshire County, MAMA164,06587.1%–
05Dukes County, MAMA21,21985.9%–
06Plymouth County, MAMA546,82985.3%–
07Nantucket County, MAMA14,75881.3%–
08Bristol County, MAMA593,64078.3%–
09Worcester County, MAMA888,50277.7%–
10Norfolk County, MAMA739,74976.7%–
11Hampden County, MAMA464,33874.4%–
12Essex County, MAMA826,65371.3%–
13Middlesex County, MAMA1,669,97970.9%–
14Suffolk County, MAMA791,89161.2%–
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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES