Worcester County's estimated 2026 population is 893,282 with a growth rate of 0.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Worcester County is the 2nd largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 population was 800,404 and has seen a growth of 11.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 39.3 years
There are 688,867 adults, (147,690 of whom are seniors) in Worcester County.
Female: 436,771 (50.3%)
Male: 431,017 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Worcester County includes 72.71% White, 5.33% Asian, 5.21% Black or African American, 4.74% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 630,934 | 72.71% |
| Two or more races | 101,798 | 11.73% |
| Asian | 46,238 | 5.33% |
| Black or African American | 45,228 | 5.21% |
| Other race | 41,159 | 4.74% |
| Native American | 2,170 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 261 | 0.03% |
Worcester County's average per capita income is $61,783. Household income levels show a median of $95,939. The poverty rate stands at 10.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $141,881 | $169,922 |
| Families | $119,408 | $147,693 |
| Households | $95,939 | $124,653 |
| Non Families | $53,647 | $73,777 |
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