Massachusetts Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 14 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$9,034
Avg Total Per County
$5.3B
Counties with Data
14 of 14
Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
Suffolk County
Massachusetts
$12.5B
$15,924/resident
Middlesex County
Massachusetts
$24.1B
$14,849/resident
Essex County
Massachusetts
$10.1B
$12,565/resident
Berkshire County
Massachusetts
$1.6B
$12,107/resident
Barnstable County
Massachusetts
$2.6B
$11,248/resident
All Massachusetts Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | $24.1B | $14,849 | $8.2B | $3.1B |
| Suffolk County | $12.5B | $15,924 | $2.0B | $3.7B |
| Essex County | $10.1B | $12,565 | $5.4B | $481M |
| Worcester County | $5.6B | $6,485 | $196M | $597M |
| Norfolk County | $4.4B | $6,052 | $408M | $121M |
| Plymouth County | $4.0B | $7,458 | $500M | $98M |
| Bristol County | $3.6B | $6,155 | $91M | $324M |
| Hampden County | $3.1B | $6,746 | $52M | $270M |
| Barnstable County | $2.6B | $11,248 | $203M | $381M |
| Berkshire County | $1.6B | $12,107 | $615M | $59M |
| Hampshire County | $1.3B | $8,586 | $158M | $184M |
| Franklin County | $516M | $7,275 | $12M | $42M |
| Dukes County | $141M | $6,812 | $3M | $10M |
| Nantucket County | $60M | $4,219 | $1M | $8M |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in Massachusetts
Which county in Massachusetts receives the most federal funding?
Middlesex County receives the most total federal funding among Massachusetts counties with $24.1B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in Massachusetts?
The average per-capita federal spending across Massachusetts counties is $9,034, which is 4% below the national average of $9,394.
Does Massachusetts receive more or less federal money than the national average?
Massachusetts counties average $9,034 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state below the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into Massachusetts counties?
Federal spending in Massachusetts counties includes contracts (for goods and services purchased by federal agencies), grants (federal awards to local governments, nonprofits, and institutions), and other direct obligations. The breakdown varies significantly by county based on military presence, research institutions, and local government programs.
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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.