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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Worcester County

Massachusetts · 750,963 residents · 1,510.677 sq mi
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Worcester County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,874. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $142,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
750,963
+6%since 1990
from 709,705 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
497 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 470 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+10%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
694K741K789K836K884K1990201020202024Worcester County
2024868K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,874
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,774 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,983
+48%since 1990
from $15,500 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $139,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $522 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.4% in 1990
35.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−24%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Worcester County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(666,203)
Black2.1%(14,894)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(32,590)
Asian1.5%(10,942)
Diversity Score23.9%(169,794)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(649,227)
Black2.4%(18,257)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(50,864)
Asian2.6%(19,561)
Diversity Score27.5%(206,375)
Diversity Score
27
+15%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−11%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Worcester County to nearby counties

WORCESTER COUNTY VS
Middlesex County
Income$130,847+173%
Home value$727,800+410%
Population1,669,979+88%
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WORCESTER COUNTY VS
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Income$90,589+89%
Home value$307,600+116%
Population98,096−89%
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WORCESTER COUNTY VS
Providence County
Income$78,787+65%
Home value$373,600+162%
Population678,179−24%
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WORCESTER COUNTY VS
Hampshire County
Income$87,001+82%
Home value$390,300+174%
Population164,065−82%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worcester County, Massachusetts?

Worcester County, Massachusetts has about 750,963 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Worcester County, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Worcester County, Massachusetts earns about $47,874 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worcester County, Massachusetts expensive?

In Worcester County, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $142,600, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Worcester County, Massachusetts?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Worcester County, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worcester County, Massachusetts?

About 9.2% of people in Worcester County, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worcester County, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Worcester County, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41,258 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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