Worcester County, Massachusetts

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 861,664

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    Worcester County is a large county in Massachusetts with a population of 861,664. The median household income is $93,561, 44% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.3%, median home value is $390,700, and 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 62% above the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    861,664

    2023 estimate

    Rank #67 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $93,561

    Household

    Rank #214 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $390,700

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #243 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    39.0%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #289 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    50.4%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    13.8%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    22.1%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    4.2%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Massachusetts
    $96,546
    Worcester County
    $93,561

    3% below Massachusetts avg·44% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Massachusetts
    9.6%
    Worcester County
    10.3%

    7% below Massachusetts avg·31% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Massachusetts
    65.7%
    Worcester County
    66.4%

    1% above Massachusetts avg·15% above national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $47,780

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    10.3%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    66.4%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Massachusetts
    $587,193
    Worcester County
    $390,700

    33% below Massachusetts avg·87% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Massachusetts
    $1,558
    Worcester County
    $1,347

    14% below Massachusetts avg·45% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Massachusetts
    67.0%
    Worcester County
    65.7%

    2% below Massachusetts avg·10% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Massachusetts
    35.4%
    Worcester County
    32.2%

    9% above Massachusetts avg·36% below national avg

    Housing Units

    353,405

    Households

    333,273

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.5

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $2,326

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    91.8%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    30 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Massachusetts
    45.2%
    Worcester County
    39.0%

    14% below Massachusetts avg·62% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Massachusetts
    92.4%
    Worcester County
    91.3%

    1% below Massachusetts avg·3% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    9.3%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    3.0%

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