Middlesex County, MA

County

Cities in Middlesex County

Neighborhoods in Middlesex County

Neighborhood

Middlesex, MA

Cedarwood / Riverview

Nutting Lake / South Billerica

East Littleton / Brookside

North Sudbury / Pine Lake

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Middlesex

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

59.5%

Households with Children

29.2%

School Enrollment K-12

159,706

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 14.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.8%
Working Age (35-54): 26.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.9%
Seniors (65+): 16.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.8%
High School / GED: 17.2%
Some College or Associate's: 16.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 59.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.4%
Single Parents: 6.7%
Couples & Adults: 34.3%
Living Alone: 36.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
Asian: 13.6%
Black or African American: 4.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 43.4%
South Asian: 34.6%
Southeast Asian: 18.6%
Central Asian: 0.3%
Other Asian: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 9.2%
Puerto Rican: 25.2%
Cuban: 2.1%
Dominican: 8.1%
Central American: 27.4%
South American: 18.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.9%
Other White: 57.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 52.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 11.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 11.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 70.9%
Spanish: 6.6%
European & Indo-European: 12.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 8.0%
Arabic: 0.7%
Other: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 8.8%
Not Enrolled: 74.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources