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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Worcester Metro

Worcester, MA · 1 counties · 798,552 residents · 1,510.677 sq mi
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Worcester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,152. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $282,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
798,552
+6%since 2000
from 750,963 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
529 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 497 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+8%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
694K741K789K836K884K1990201020202024Worcester
2024868K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,152
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,874 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,557
+33%since 2000
from $22,983 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+48%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(649,227)
Black2.4%(18,257)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(50,864)
Asian2.6%(19,561)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(206,375)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(644,299)
Black3.6%(29,084)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(75,422)
Asian4%(31,597)
Other1.9%(15,201)
Diversity Score41.5%(331,319)
Diversity Score
41
+51%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

WorcesterCENTRAL213,862
What's inside

1 component county

Worcester CountyCENTRAL888,502
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worcester, MA?

Worcester, MA has about 798,552 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worcester, MA?

The typical household in Worcester, MA earns about $64,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worcester, MA expensive?

In Worcester, MA, the median home is worth about $282,800, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Worcester, MA?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Worcester, MA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worcester, MA?

About 9.5% of people in Worcester, MA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worcester, MA grown since 1990?

Yes, Worcester, MA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88,847 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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