Worcester County, Massachusetts
MA · FIPS 25027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 867,788 | — | #69 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $95,939 | +27.7% | #208 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,059 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $423,700 | +50.3% | #246 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,426 | +22.6% | #293 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | -18.0% | #864 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Worcester County has a population of 867,788, making it the #69 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Worcester County is $95,939, ranking #208 out of 3,222 counties — 27.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Worcester County is $423,700 (+50.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,426/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.8%.
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97.5% of residents in Worcester County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.3% above the national rate.
About Worcester County, Massachusetts
Worcester County, Massachusetts has a total population of 867,788, making it the 69th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Worcester County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Worcester County is $95,939, which ranks #208 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Worcester County is $423,700, 50.3% above the national median. Renters in Worcester County pay a median gross rent of $1,426 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Worcester County, 39.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.1 min.
Worcester County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.3%).
All data for Worcester County, Massachusetts comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.