Worcester County, Massachusetts

Total Population: 861,664

County Seat: Worcester

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Median Home Value

$390,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$93,561

Across all households

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

39.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)71.8%
Hispanic or Latino13.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)5.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.6%
Two or More Races4.0%
Other Race1.0%

Under 18 Years

20.8%

65 Years and Over

16.6%

Male

49.6%

Female

50.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

92.8%

No Health Insurance

2.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

39.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$93,561

Mean Household Income

$122,104

Per Capita Income

$47,780

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$390,700

Median Rent

$1,347/mo

Total Housing Units

353,405

Owner-Occupied

65.7%

Renter-Occupied

34.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Married Couple Households

48.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.8%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

91.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 25027.