Middlesex County, Massachusetts
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 | |
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![]() Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Cambridge | |
![]() Seal | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Massachusetts | |
![]() Massachusetts's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 42.49°N 71.39°W | |
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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
- "QuickFacts: Middlesex County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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