2023 ACS Census Data · Population 861,664
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.
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
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%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% below Massachusetts avg·44% above national avg
Poverty Rate
7% below Massachusetts avg·31% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
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%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
33% below Massachusetts avg·87% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
14% below Massachusetts avg·45% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below Massachusetts avg·10% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
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
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
14% below Massachusetts avg·62% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
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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