Most Populated Cities in Massachusetts
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Massachusetts based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Boston leads the ranking with a value of 663,972 and a population of 663,972.
The top three cities are Boston (663,972), Worcester (205,501), and Springfield (154,751). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Massachusetts.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Boston | 663,972 | 663,972 |
| #2 | Worcester | 205,501 | 205,501 |
| #3 | Springfield | 154,751 | 154,751 |
| #4 | Cambridge | 117,794 | 117,794 |
| #5 | Lowell | 114,799 | 114,799 |
| #6 | Brockton | 105,080 | 105,080 |
| #7 | Quincy | 101,361 | 101,361 |
| #8 | Lynn | 100,905 | 100,905 |
| #9 | New Bedford | 100,731 | 100,731 |
| #10 | Fall River | 93,764 | 93,764 |
| #11 | Newton | 88,504 | 88,504 |
| #12 | Lawrence | 88,297 | 88,297 |
| #13 | Somerville | 80,549 | 80,549 |
| #14 | Framingham | 72,013 | 72,013 |
| #15 | Haverhill | 67,387 | 67,387 |
| #16 | Malden | 65,509 | 65,509 |
| #17 | Waltham | 64,723 | 64,723 |
| #18 | Brookline | 62,822 | 62,822 |
| #19 | Revere | 59,933 | 59,933 |
| #20 | Taunton | 59,719 | 59,719 |
| #21 | Medford | 59,062 | 59,062 |
| #22 | Weymouth Town | 57,786 | 57,786 |
| #23 | Chicopee | 55,213 | 55,213 |
| #24 | Peabody | 54,180 | 54,180 |
| #25 | Methuen Town | 53,043 | 53,043 |
| #26 | Everett | 49,236 | 49,236 |
| #27 | Barnstable Town | 49,232 | 49,232 |
| #28 | Attleboro | 46,499 | 46,499 |
| #29 | Arlington | 46,015 | 46,015 |
| #30 | Salem | 44,241 | 44,241 |
| #31 | Leominster | 43,697 | 43,697 |
| #32 | Pittsfield | 43,559 | 43,559 |
| #33 | Beverly | 42,408 | 42,408 |
| #34 | Fitchburg | 41,633 | 41,633 |
| #35 | Marlborough | 41,398 | 41,398 |
| #36 | Woburn | 41,205 | 41,205 |
| #37 | Westfield | 40,673 | 40,673 |
| #38 | Chelsea | 39,460 | 39,460 |
| #39 | Braintree Town | 38,762 | 38,762 |
| #40 | Holyoke | 37,949 | 37,949 |
| #41 | Amherst Town | 35,472 | 35,472 |
| #42 | Watertown Town | 35,270 | 35,270 |
| #43 | Randolph Town | 34,683 | 34,683 |
| #44 | Lexington | 34,085 | 34,085 |
| #45 | Franklin Town | 33,067 | 33,067 |
| #46 | Needham | 32,059 | 32,059 |
| #47 | Norwood | 31,380 | 31,380 |
| #48 | North Attleborough Town | 30,842 | 30,842 |
| #49 | Wellesley | 29,906 | 29,906 |
| #50 | Gloucester | 29,862 | 29,862 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Massachusetts?
Boston ranks #1 for most populated cities in Massachusetts with a value of 663,972 and a population of 663,972.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Massachusetts?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Massachusetts. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Massachusetts compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Massachusetts's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.