Middlesex County, Massachusetts
county in Massachusetts, United States
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.
Middlesex County | |
|---|---|
 Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Cambridge | |
 Seal | |
 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 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Massachusetts |
| Founded | May 10, 1643 |
| Named for | Middlesex, England |
| Seat | Lowell and Cambridge |
| Largest city | Cambridge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 847 sq mi (2,190 km2) |
| • Land | 818 sq mi (2,120 km2) |
| • Water | 29 sq mi (80 km2) 3.5% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,632,002 |
| • Density | 1,996/sq mi (771/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th |
References change
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Middlesex County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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