Massachusetts County Maps, FIPS Codes & Printable Blank Maps
Explore the 14 counties recorded in the bundled Massachusetts reference list. Search county names, look up five-digit FIPS/GEOID identifiers, and open the county reference map or printable blank Massachusetts map. This is a reference list, not real-time census statistics.
Search all 14 Massachusetts county names and FIPS codes
Five-digit GEOIDs combine the two-digit state FIPS prefix with a three-digit county-equivalent code. Type a county name, its last three digits, or the full GEOID to filter the list. Use these identifiers to join Census datasets that use the same geographical vintage.
| County / equivalent | GEOID | County code |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 25001 |
001 |
| Berkshire | 25003 |
003 |
| Bristol | 25005 |
005 |
| Dukes | 25007 |
007 |
| Essex | 25009 |
009 |
| Franklin | 25011 |
011 |
| Hampden | 25013 |
013 |
| Hampshire | 25015 |
015 |
| Middlesex | 25017 |
017 |
| Nantucket | 25019 |
019 |
| Norfolk | 25021 |
021 |
| Plymouth | 25023 |
023 |
| Suffolk | 25025 |
025 |
| Worcester | 25027 |
027 |
Where can I download a blank map of Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts blank map download page offers the currently bundled printable formats and map styling controls. Check the selected variant before using it for county-level teaching: an outer-state outline does not necessarily contain individual county borders, county seats, or city boundaries.
Use the Massachusetts county reference page for county names and identifiers. Do not assume a plain state outline contains county polygons.
How is the Massachusetts county list organized?
The table lists 14 units alphabetically. For example, its first listed entry is Barnstable (25001) and its last is Worcester (25027). Massachusetts uses the 25 prefix in this reference dataset. Any count should be compared only against a consistent state, county-equivalent, and data-vintage definition.
How does the county count compare with other states?
In the bundled 51-jurisdiction list, Massachusetts ranks #44 by listed county-equivalent count. A rank based on a historical list is not a claim about current US Census legal definitions.
Frequently asked questions about Massachusetts county maps
How many counties does Massachusetts have in this reference?
The bundled Massachusetts table contains 14 names or county-equivalent entries. Use the cited Census vintage before comparing against newer jurisdiction counts.
What is the state FIPS code for Massachusetts?
The two-digit state FIPS prefix in this dataset is 25. It forms the first two digits of each five-digit county GEOID.
Where can I find the full Massachusetts county list?
Search the 14-row county/GEOID table on this page. It includes the names and five-digit identifiers available in the bundled dataset.
Which county is listed first alphabetically in Massachusetts?
Barnstable appears first in this alphabetized data list with GEOID 25001.
Which county is listed last alphabetically in Massachusetts?
Worcester appears last in the alphabetized reference list, with GEOID 25027.
Can I download a printable blank Massachusetts map?
Use the Massachusetts blank-map page linked above and select the available SVG, PNG or PDF export. Examine the map variant before assuming it contains internal borders.
Does this Massachusetts table contain county populations?
No. This bundled names/GEOID table does not include dated population figures. Download a comparable Census vintage for trustworthy counts.
What is a five-digit GEOID in Massachusetts?
It combines the 25 state prefix with an individual three-digit county code. For example, Barnstable uses 25001 in this table.
Does this page show all towns and cities in Massachusetts?
No. It lists county names and identifiers, not every incorporated city, municipality or settlement. A separately licensed place dataset is needed for city coverage.
Are Massachusetts county boundaries official and current here?
No. The county names and identifiers are from a bundled reference with an unverified vintage. For authoritative current boundary shapes, consult the US Census Bureau TIGER/Line or cartographic boundary releases.
Data sources, definitions and update notes
County names and identifiers are taken from a bundled historical reference dataset whose exact release year has not been independently established. For current official data, use US Census Gazetteer Files and TIGER/Line. Connecticut planning regions, Alaska borough/census areas, Louisiana parishes, independent cities and DC can require different definitions. No unverifiable population, capital, median income, adjacent county or legal-border claim is made here.
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