Interpretation of Demographics Data
Demographic Data Report for Massachusetts by County
Mobility: Moved, different county this state (in past year)
Ages 1+, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent
Massachusetts
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 206,721.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 24 of 51
United States
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 10,316,864.
- Rank within US : N/A
Barnstable County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 5,996.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 765 of 3142
Berkshire County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,843.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 136 of 3142
Bristol County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 14,735.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 765 of 3142
Dukes County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 431.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 443 of 3142
Essex County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 18,231.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 573 of 3142
Franklin County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 2,106.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1084 of 3142
Hampden County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 6,661.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 165 of 3142
Hampshire County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 12,888.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 2985 of 3142
Middlesex County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 43,623.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 845 of 3142
Nantucket County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 285.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 385 of 3142
Norfolk County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 27,720.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1744 of 3142
Plymouth County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 17,509.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1368 of 3142
Suffolk County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 31,441.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 1854 of 3142
Worcester County
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 23,252.
- Rank within US : This county is ranked 845 of 3142
Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/21/2026 10:05 am.
Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.
Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Mobility: Moved, different county this state (in past year), see the dictionary.
Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.