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Veterans in Massachusetts
Civilian veterans ages 18 and older, ACS 2020-2024
- Veterans
- 243,596
- 4.3% of adults. U.S. 6.2%
- Women veterans
- 18,593
- 7.6% of veterans
- Age 65 and older
- 140,111
- 58% of veterans
Veterans by county
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| County | Veterans | Share of adults | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | 14,125 | 7.1% | 863 |
| Berkshire County | 6,411 | 5.9% | 477 |
| Bristol County | 24,032 | 5.2% | 1,505 |
| Dukes County | 1,072 | 6.2% | 133 |
| Essex County | 27,478 | 4.3% | 2,093 |
| Franklin County | 3,575 | 6.0% | 236 |
| Hampden County | 20,195 | 5.5% | 1,657 |
| Hampshire County | 7,119 | 5.1% | 647 |
| Middlesex County | 43,892 | 3.3% | 3,444 |
| Nantucket County | 703 | 6.1% | 70 |
| Norfolk County | 22,054 | 3.8% | 1,563 |
| Plymouth County | 24,212 | 5.7% | 1,462 |
| Suffolk County | 14,271 | 2.2% | 1,589 |
| Worcester County | 34,457 | 5.0% | 2,854 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many veterans live in Massachusetts?
- The American Community Survey estimates 243,596 civilian veterans in Massachusetts (2020-2024), or 4.3% of residents 18 and older.
- Which Massachusetts counties have the most veterans?
- Middlesex County (43,892), Worcester County (34,457), Essex County (27,478) have the most veterans.
- Where do veteran population numbers come from?
- They are American Community Survey 5-year estimates of civilian veterans ages 18 and older, from Census table B21001. Estimates have margins of error, especially in small counties.
- Where can veterans find VA services?
- VA medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are listed in VA's facility directory, and the Veterans Crisis Line is available by dialing 988 and pressing 1.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, table B21001