Worcester, MA

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Worcester Overview

204,191
TOTAL POPULATION
101,667
MALE POPULATION
102,524
FEMALE POPULATION
99.16
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.84
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,592
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,920
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,011
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,935
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
107,979
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Worcester Zip Codes

Worcester Area Codes

Race in Worcester

The most populous races in Worcester are White / Caucasian (125,111 | 61.3%), Hispanic or Latino (50,220 | 24.6%), and Black / African American (26,139 | 12.8%).
Race in Worcester
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,8396.8%
Black / African American26,13912.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific2270.1%
Hispanic or Latino50,22024.6%
Native / Alaskan8210.4%
White / Caucasian125,11161.3%
Two or more Races24,91112.2%
Some other Race13,1436.4%
Total204,191100.0%

Ancestry in Worcester

The most populous ancestries reported in Worcester are Puerto Rican (29,516 | 14.5%), Irish (27,961 | 13.7%), Italian (18,083 | 8.9%), Subsaharan African (12,207 | 6.0%), and French (11,589 | 5.7%), together accounting for 48.7% of all Worcester residents.
Ancestry in Worcester
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan280.0%
African3,3541.6%
Albanian3,5631.7%
Aleut120.0%
American6,3943.1%
Arab3,5041.7%
Argentinean2530.1%
Armenian8360.4%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac350.0%
Australian1590.1%
Austrian3250.2%
Barbadian220.0%
Basque310.0%
Belgian1200.1%
Bermudan140.0%
Bhutanese6620.3%
Blackfeet1740.1%
Bolivian1390.1%
Brazilian3,4911.7%
British7400.4%
British West Indian1060.1%
Bulgarian470.0%
Burmese7650.4%
Cambodian550.0%
Canadian8460.4%
Cape Verdean3050.2%
Central American5,9322.9%
Central American Indian5090.3%
Cherokee1070.1%
Chickasaw20.0%
Chilean360.0%
Colombian1,0900.5%
Costa Rican60.0%
Cree90.0%
Croatian40.0%
Cuban3320.2%
Czech6520.3%
Czechoslovakian1780.1%
Danish2600.1%
Dominican7,3063.6%
Dutch6960.3%
Eastern European6020.3%
Ecuadorian1,7280.9%
Egyptian300.0%
English10,0504.9%
Ethiopian730.0%
European1,0650.5%
Filipino1790.1%
Finnish1,0340.5%
French11,5895.7%
French American Indian670.0%
French Canadian5,4332.7%
German6,4153.1%
Ghanaian5,2032.5%
Greek1,7450.9%
Guamanian / Chamorro200.0%
Guatemalan9450.5%
Guyanese1300.1%
Haitian2,0691.0%
Honduran2630.1%
Hungarian4440.2%
Indian (Asian)3,5071.7%
Inupiat80.0%
Iranian1180.1%
Iraqi1,0840.5%
Irish27,96113.7%
Iroquois190.0%
Israeli580.0%
Italian18,0838.9%
Jamaican1,6880.8%
Japanese8750.4%
Jordanian1940.1%
Kenyan9160.4%
Korean6040.3%
Laotian620.0%
Latvian110.0%
Lebanese8750.4%
Liberian5840.3%
Lithuanian1,6430.8%
Luxembourger110.0%
Macedonian290.0%
Malaysian3610.2%
Mexican1,7450.9%
Mexican American Indian690.0%
Mongolian280.0%
Moroccan2390.1%
Native Hawaiian2290.1%
Navajo570.0%
Nicaraguan740.0%
Nigerian1,0260.5%
Northern European1610.1%
Norwegian7460.4%
Pakistani1970.1%
Palestinian420.0%
Panamanian1420.1%
Paraguayan150.0%
Peruvian2150.1%
Polish8,2534.0%
Portuguese2,4891.2%
Puerto Rican29,51614.5%
Romanian1170.1%
Russian1,8030.9%
Salvadoran4,5022.2%
Samoan810.0%
Scandinavian2690.1%
Scotch-Irish5780.3%
Scottish2,0641.0%
Serbian670.0%
Sioux640.0%
Slavic200.0%
Slovak670.0%
Slovene1100.1%
Somali1390.1%
South African570.0%
South American3,8271.9%
South American Indian1040.1%
Spaniard3090.2%
Spanish2340.1%
Sri Lankan6,8383.4%
Subsaharan African12,2076.0%
Sudanese140.0%
Swedish3,6591.8%
Swiss1660.1%
Syrian3420.2%
Thai1,4900.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2560.1%
Turkish440.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander350.0%
Ugandan1680.1%
Ukrainian2940.1%
Uruguayan510.0%
Venezuelan2830.1%
Vietnamese650.0%
Welsh5460.3%
West Indian4310.2%
Yugoslavian510.0%
Zimbabwean260.0%
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Immigrants in Worcester

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Worcester came from Latin America (17,044 | 8.4%), Asia (12,269 | 6.0%), Africa (10,643 | 5.2%), Western Africa (8,001 | 3.9%), and Europe (7,331 | 3.6%), together accounting for 27.1% of all Worcester residents.
Immigrants in Worcester
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa10,6435.2%
Albania2,9431.4%
Argentina1890.1%
Asia12,2696.0%
Australia880.0%
Austria390.0%
Bangladesh2610.1%
Barbados50.0%
Belarus2810.1%
Belgium340.0%
Bolivia1120.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina700.0%
Brazil3,6911.8%
Bulgaria100.0%
Cabo Verde240.0%
Cambodia3420.2%
Cameroon930.1%
Canada2690.1%
Caribbean6,7973.3%
Central America3,8981.9%
Chile360.0%
China2,1741.1%
Colombia8010.4%
Congo130.0%
Costa Rica60.0%
Cuba840.0%
Denmark110.0%
Dominica690.0%
Dominican Republic4,5002.2%
Eastern Africa1,5290.7%
Eastern Asia2,9651.5%
Eastern Europe5,3052.6%
Ecuador9660.5%
Egypt80.0%
El Salvador2,4611.2%
England1870.1%
Eritrea190.0%
Ethiopia310.0%
Europe7,3313.6%
France1130.1%
Germany1160.1%
Ghana6,1073.0%
Greece4720.2%
Guatemala5520.3%
Guyana1140.1%
Haiti1,0850.5%
Honduras700.0%
Hong Kong290.0%
Hungary70.0%
India6450.3%
Indonesia490.0%
Iran790.0%
Iraq1,3280.6%
Ireland1100.1%
Israel700.0%
Italy4280.2%
Jamaica8920.4%
Japan2400.1%
Jordan1510.1%
Kazakhstan400.0%
Kenya9530.5%
Korea5350.3%
Kuwait330.0%
Laos1180.1%
Latin America17,0448.4%
Latvia220.0%
Lebanon4420.2%
Liberia8300.4%
Lithuania1170.1%
Mexico6060.3%
Middle Africa3940.2%
Moldova80.0%
Morocco2680.1%
Nepal2300.1%
Netherlands100.0%
Nicaragua370.0%
Nigeria7420.4%
North Macedonia220.0%
Northern Africa2830.1%
Northern Europe5450.3%
Norway10.0%
Oceania1120.1%
Pakistan4220.2%
Panama490.0%
Peru1830.1%
Philippines1640.1%
Poland9940.5%
Portugal420.0%
Romania580.0%
Russia4830.2%
Saudi Arabia560.0%
Scotland200.0%
Senegal420.0%
Serbia670.0%
Sierra Leone70.0%
Singapore100.0%
Somalia1800.1%
South Africa740.0%
South America6,3493.1%
South Central Asia1,7240.8%
South Eastern Asia5,1322.5%
Southern Europe1,0980.5%
Spain1560.1%
Sri Lanka40.0%
Sudan70.0%
Sweden130.0%
Switzerland710.0%
Syria2830.1%
Taiwan1340.1%
Thailand1160.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1260.1%
Turkey630.0%
Uganda1120.1%
Ukraine880.0%
Uruguay140.0%
Venezuela2430.1%
Vietnam4,3332.1%
Western Africa8,0013.9%
Western Asia2,4481.2%
Western Europe3830.2%
Zaire2670.1%
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Sex and Age in Worcester

Sex and Age in Worcester

The most populous age groups in Worcester are 20 to 24 Years (10,945 | 10.8%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (10,870 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Worcester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,880 (5.8%)5,044 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years5,315 (5.2%)4,816 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years6,042 (5.9%)5,676 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years8,553 (8.4%)7,608 (7.4%)
20 to 24 Years10,945 (10.8%)10,870 (10.6%)
25 to 29 Years8,554 (8.4%)8,780 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Years8,563 (8.4%)7,416 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years6,772 (6.7%)6,817 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years6,276 (6.2%)5,798 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years5,330 (5.2%)5,904 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years5,957 (5.9%)5,780 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years6,319 (6.2%)6,145 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years5,988 (5.9%)5,875 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years4,069 (4.0%)4,692 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years2,851 (2.8%)4,167 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years1,798 (1.8%)2,066 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years1,180 (1.2%)2,207 (2.1%)
85 Years and over1,275 (1.3%)2,863 (2.8%)
Total101,667 (100.0%)102,524 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Worcester

Median Family Size in Worcester

The median family size in Worcester is 3.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (26,177 | 59.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,147 | 11.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Worcester
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple26,177 (59.3%)3.19
Single Male/Father5,147 (11.7%)2.71
Single Female/Mother12,794 (29.0%)3.11
Total Families44,118 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Worcester

The median household size in Worcester is 2.41 persons per household, with single female/mother households (12,794 | 16.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.39 persons per household. non-family households (34,859 | 44.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Worcester
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple26,177 (33.2%)3.23
Single Male/Father5,147 (6.5%)3.02
Single Female/Mother12,794 (16.2%)3.39
Non-family34,859 (44.1%)1.35
Total Households78,977 (100.0%)2.41

Household Size by Marriage Status in Worcester

Out of a total of 78,977 households in Worcester, 44,118 (55.9%) are family households, while 34,859 (44.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 16,715, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 26,433.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Worcester
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-26,433 (33.5%)
2-Person Households16,715 (21.2%)6,045 (7.6%)
3-Person Households11,865 (15.0%)1,745 (2.2%)
4-Person Households9,669 (12.2%)471 (0.6%)
5-Person Households3,194 (4.0%)95 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,911 (2.4%)58 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households764 (1.0%)12 (0.0%)
Total44,118 (55.9%)34,859 (44.1%)

Female Fertility in Worcester

Fertility by Age in Worcester

Average fertility rate in Worcester is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Worcester
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years34 (1.3%)4.0
20 to 34 years2,080 (76.4%)77.0
35 to 50 years610 (22.4%)31.0
Total2,724 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Worcester

56.1% of women with births (2,724) in Worcester are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 42.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Worcester
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,204 (57.9%)876 (42.1%)
35 to 50 years323 (52.9%)287 (47.0%)
Total1,528 (56.1%)1,196 (43.9%)

Fertility by Education in Worcester

Average fertility rate in Worcester is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 78.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 36.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Worcester
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School137 (5.0%)17.0
High School Diploma993 (36.4%)78.0
College or Associate's Degree848 (31.1%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree486 (17.8%)45.0
Graduate Degree260 (9.5%)45.0
Total2,724 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Worcester

43.9% of women with births in Worcester are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 82.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 50.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Worcester
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School68 (49.6%)69 (50.4%)
High School Diploma493 (49.6%)500 (50.3%)
College or Associate's Degree489 (57.7%)359 (42.3%)
Bachelor's Degree263 (54.1%)223 (45.9%)
Graduate Degree214 (82.3%)46 (17.7%)
Total1,528 (56.1%)1,196 (43.9%)

Income in Worcester

Income Overview in Worcester

Per Capita Income in Worcester is $33,592, while median incomes of families and households are $76,920 and $63,011 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income204,191$33,592
Median Family Income44,118$76,920
Mean Family Income44,118$100,648
Median Household Income78,977$63,011
Mean Household Income78,977$84,324
Income Deficit44,118$10,935
Wage / Income Gap (%)204,19124.07%
Wage / Income Gap ($)204,19175.93¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index204,1910.48

Earnings by Sex in Worcester

Average Earnings in Worcester are $39,615, $44,779 for men and $33,999 for women, a difference of 24.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Worcester
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male59,516 (52.0%)$44,779
Female55,004 (48.0%)$33,999
Total114,520 (100.0%)$39,615

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Worcester

The most common earnings brackets in Worcester are $100,000+ for men (8,146 | 13.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (4,568 | 8.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Worcester
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,002 (6.7%)3,903 (7.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,392 (4.0%)3,348 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,315 (3.9%)2,598 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,376 (2.3%)1,853 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,803 (3.0%)2,351 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,082 (1.8%)1,996 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,415 (2.4%)1,058 (1.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999768 (1.3%)1,002 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499957 (1.6%)1,577 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,225 (2.1%)1,287 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,744 (4.6%)3,440 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,545 (6.0%)3,984 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,571 (4.3%)3,101 (5.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,711 (6.2%)3,401 (6.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,583 (6.0%)2,422 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,149 (5.3%)2,354 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,028 (6.8%)3,826 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,883 (6.5%)2,849 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,821 (11.5%)4,568 (8.3%)
$100,000+8,146 (13.7%)4,086 (7.4%)
Total59,516 (100.0%)55,004 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Worcester

Average earnings in Worcester are $52,664 for men and $42,083 for women, a difference of 20.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $74,859, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $42,099. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,753, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,721.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Worcester
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$42,099$28,721
High School Diploma$45,254$30,845
College or Associate's Degree$48,684$40,556
Bachelor's Degree$72,144$52,247
Graduate Degree$74,859$70,753
Total$52,664$42,083

Family Income in Worcester

Family Income Brackets in Worcester

According to the Worcester family income data, there are 8,294 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,279 families (2.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Worcester
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,3385.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2792.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992,9566.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993,5748.1%
$35,000 to $49,9994,50010.2%
$50,000 to $74,9996,88215.6%
$75,000 to $99,9995,42712.3%
$100,000 to $149,9998,29418.8%
$150,000 to $199,9994,3249.8%
$200,000+4,54410.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Worcester

6-person families (1,510 | 3.4%) account for the highest median family income in Worcester with $123,594 per family, while 2-person families (18,823 | 42.7%) have the highest median income of $33,948 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Worcester
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families18,823 (42.7%)$67,897
3-Person Families11,794 (26.7%)$73,912
4-Person Families8,365 (19.0%)$87,470
5-Person Families3,029 (6.9%)$93,349
6-Person Families1,510 (3.4%)$123,594
7+ Person Families597 (1.3%)$109,236
Total44,118 (100.0%)$76,920

Family Income by Number of Earners in Worcester

The median family income in Worcester is $76,920, with families comprising 3+ earners (6,176) having the highest median family income of $145,625, while families with no earners (5,837) have the lowest median family income of $20,469, accounting for 14.0% and 13.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Worcester
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,837 (13.2%)$20,469
1 Earner15,018 (34.0%)$50,159
2 Earners17,087 (38.7%)$110,398
3+ Earners6,176 (14.0%)$145,625
Total44,118 (100.0%)$76,920

Household Income in Worcester

Household Income Brackets in Worcester

With 12,478 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Worcester, accounting for 15.8% of all households. In contrast, only 5,212 households (6.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Worcester
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,8447.4%
$10,000 to $14,9995,2126.6%
$15,000 to $24,9997,1879.1%
$25,000 to $34,9996,1607.8%
$35,000 to $49,9998,68711.0%
$50,000 to $74,99912,00515.2%
$75,000 to $99,99910,10912.8%
$100,000 to $149,99912,47815.8%
$150,000 to $199,9995,7657.3%
$200,000+5,6077.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Worcester

The median household income in Worcester is $63,011, with the highest median household income of $80,807 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 28,044 households (35.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,631, with 3,947 households (5.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Worcester
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,947 (5.0%)$33,631
25 to 44 Years30,170 (38.2%)$67,227
45 to 64 Years28,044 (35.5%)$80,807
65+ Years16,816 (21.3%)$39,539
Total78,977 (100.0%)$63,011

Poverty in Worcester

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Worcester

With 18.5% poverty level for males and 20.4% for females among the residents of Worcester, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 180 males (35.6%) and 3,446 females (35.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Worcester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,897 (32.4%)988 (19.9%)
5 Years180 (35.6%)278 (28.2%)
6 to 11 Years1,584 (23.4%)1,484 (23.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,043 (26.4%)890 (30.2%)
15 Years126 (9.5%)151 (14.0%)
16 and 17 Years308 (12.5%)449 (21.3%)
18 to 24 Years3,524 (31.7%)3,446 (35.2%)
25 to 34 Years2,386 (14.0%)3,067 (19.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,809 (13.9%)2,002 (15.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,419 (12.6%)1,771 (15.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,856 (15.2%)2,223 (18.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,063 (15.9%)1,823 (20.9%)
75 Years and over604 (15.6%)932 (14.8%)
Total17,799 (18.5%)19,504 (20.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Worcester

According to the poverty statistics in Worcester, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.5% of males and 86.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Worcester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,953 (67.6%)3,981 (80.1%)
5 Years325 (64.4%)707 (71.8%)
6 to 11 Years5,179 (76.6%)4,892 (76.7%)
12 to 14 Years2,906 (73.6%)2,059 (69.8%)
15 Years1,205 (90.5%)927 (86.0%)
16 and 17 Years2,150 (87.5%)1,654 (78.6%)
18 to 24 Years7,578 (68.3%)6,333 (64.8%)
25 to 34 Years14,654 (86.0%)13,115 (81.0%)
35 to 44 Years11,205 (86.1%)10,597 (84.1%)
45 to 54 Years9,857 (87.4%)9,851 (84.8%)
55 to 64 Years10,328 (84.8%)9,700 (81.4%)
65 to 74 Years5,639 (84.1%)6,901 (79.1%)
75 Years and over3,270 (84.4%)5,383 (85.2%)
Total78,249 (81.5%)76,100 (79.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Worcester

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Worcester show that 7.2% or 1,873 of the total 26,177 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.6%, comprising of 245 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 6.3%, which includes 952 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Worcester
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children14,064 (93.7%)952 (6.3%)
1 or 2 Children8,792 (93.0%)666 (7.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,324 (84.4%)245 (15.6%)
5 or more Children124 (92.5%)10 (7.5%)
Total24,304 (92.8%)1,873 (7.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Worcester

According to the poverty data in Worcester, 20.8% or 1,073 single-father households and 25.1% or 3,216 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 161 households (52.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 97 households (73.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Worcester
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children397 (15.8%)466 (10.1%)
1 or 2 Children515 (22.1%)1,861 (27.9%)
3 or 4 Children161 (52.4%)792 (57.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)97 (73.5%)
Total1,073 (20.8%)3,216 (25.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Worcester

The poverty data for Worcester shows that 1,873 of the married-couple family households (7.2%) and 4,289 of the single-parent households (23.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 245 households (15.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 97 household (73.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Worcester
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children952 (6.3%)863 (12.1%)
1 or 2 Children666 (7.0%)2,376 (26.4%)
3 or 4 Children245 (15.6%)953 (56.4%)
5 or more Children10 (7.5%)97 (73.5%)
Total1,873 (7.2%)4,289 (23.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Worcester

Employment by Class of Employer in Worcester

Among the 98,617 employed individuals in Worcester, private company employees (65,109 | 66.0%), not-for-profit organizations (13,073 | 13.3%), and local government employees (6,399 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Worcester
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees65,10966.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,9362.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,9215.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations13,07313.3%
Local Government Employees6,3996.5%
State Government Employees5,5125.6%
Federal Government Employees1,4511.5%
Unpaid Family Workers2160.2%
Total98,617100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Worcester

According to the labor force statistics for Worcester, out of the total population over 16 years of age (168,982), 63.9% or 107,979 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 7,127 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 83.6% or 13,358 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.0% or 1,644 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Worcester
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,900 (35.7%)377 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years14,943 (68.5%)1,644 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Years14,405 (83.1%)1,023 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years13,358 (83.6%)508 (3.8%)
35 to 44 Years20,761 (80.9%)1,453 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years18,239 (79.4%)930 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years9,298 (74.6%)688 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years6,786 (57.2%)231 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,655 (29.5%)279 (6.0%)
75 Years and over718 (6.3%)6 (0.8%)
Total107,979 (63.9%)7,127 (6.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Worcester

According to labor force statistics for Worcester, 78.0% of individuals (82,894) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (106,274) are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 4,808 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.5% or 31,747 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.1% or 905 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Worcester
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,480 (57.4%)1,577 (12.1%)
High School Diploma22,173 (74.0%)1,978 (6.6%)
College / Associate Degree21,436 (79.4%)1,782 (6.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher31,747 (87.5%)1,197 (3.3%)
Total82,894 (78.0%)6,164 (5.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Worcester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Worcester are Community & Social Service (12,702 | 12.6%), Management (8,823 | 8.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (7,869 | 7.8%), Education Instruction & Library (7,642 | 7.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (7,110 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Worcester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Worcester, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (79.6%), Computers & Mathematics (74.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (72.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (64.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Worcester
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,423 (50.1%)4,400 (49.9%)
Business & Financial2,348 (54.7%)1,944 (45.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,748 (73.1%)2,121 (27.0%)
Computers & Mathematics2,405 (74.5%)822 (25.5%)
Architecture & Engineering1,742 (79.6%)445 (20.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,601 (65.2%)854 (34.8%)
Community & Social Service 5,125 (40.4%)7,577 (59.7%)
Education, Arts & Media954 (38.7%)1,512 (61.3%)
Legal Services & Support535 (58.4%)381 (41.6%)
Education Instruction & Library2,719 (35.6%)4,923 (64.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment917 (54.6%)761 (45.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,958 (27.5%)5,152 (72.5%)
Health Technologists1,335 (27.2%)3,580 (72.8%)
Total (Category)19,602 (48.0%)21,194 (51.9%)
Total (Overall)52,663 (52.2%)48,166 (47.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Worcester are Food Preparation & Serving (5,931 | 5.9%), Healthcare Support (5,489 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,635 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (3,488 | 3.5%), and Security & Protection (2,043 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Worcester

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Worcester, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.0%), Security & Protection (77.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (77.6%), Personal Care & Service (74.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Worcester
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,229 (22.4%)4,260 (77.6%)
Security & Protection1,587 (77.7%)456 (22.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,014 (74.1%)355 (25.9%)
Law Enforcement573 (85.0%)101 (15.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,603 (43.9%)3,328 (56.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,360 (64.9%)1,275 (35.1%)
Personal Care & Service893 (25.6%)2,595 (74.4%)
Total (Category)8,672 (42.1%)11,914 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)52,663 (52.2%)48,166 (47.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Worcester are Office & Administration (10,553 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (8,167 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Worcester

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Worcester
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,252 (52.1%)3,915 (47.9%)
Office & Administration3,621 (34.3%)6,932 (65.7%)
Total (Category)7,873 (42.1%)10,847 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)52,663 (52.2%)48,166 (47.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Worcester are Construction & Extraction (4,106 | 4.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,548 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (115 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Worcester

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Worcester
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry71 (61.7%)44 (38.3%)
Construction & Extraction4,066 (99.0%)40 (1.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,396 (94.0%)152 (6.0%)
Total (Category)6,533 (96.5%)236 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)52,663 (52.2%)48,166 (47.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Worcester are Production (5,485 | 5.4%), Material Moving (4,671 | 4.6%), and Transportation (3,802 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Worcester

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Worcester
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,610 (65.8%)1,875 (34.2%)
Transportation3,270 (86.0%)532 (14.0%)
Material Moving3,103 (66.4%)1,568 (33.6%)
Total (Category)9,983 (71.5%)3,975 (28.5%)
Total (Overall)52,663 (52.2%)48,166 (47.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Worcester

Employment Industries in Worcester

The major employment industries in Worcester include Health Care & Social Assistance (19,579 | 19.4%), Educational Services (13,641 | 13.5%), Retail Trade (11,623 | 11.5%), Manufacturing (10,100 | 10.0%), and Professional & Scientific (6,897 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Worcester

Employment Industries by Sex in Worcester

The Worcester industries that see more men than women are Construction (95.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (76.4%), and Manufacturing (73.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (71.4%), Educational Services (60.6%), and Enterprise Management (57.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Worcester
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting86 (56.2%)67 (43.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction5,089 (95.6%)235 (4.4%)
Manufacturing7,429 (73.6%)2,671 (26.5%)
Wholesale Trade1,057 (47.2%)1,184 (52.8%)
Retail Trade6,469 (55.7%)5,154 (44.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,727 (76.4%)1,153 (23.6%)
Utilities495 (72.1%)192 (28.0%)
Information1,055 (61.5%)661 (38.5%)
Finance & Insurance1,575 (44.3%)1,983 (55.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing533 (49.5%)543 (50.5%)
Professional & Scientific4,274 (62.0%)2,623 (38.0%)
Enterprise Management31 (42.5%)42 (57.5%)
Administrative & Support2,532 (69.2%)1,128 (30.8%)
Educational Services5,377 (39.4%)8,264 (60.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,591 (28.6%)13,988 (71.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation685 (54.7%)567 (45.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,108 (46.1%)3,629 (53.9%)
Public Administration1,626 (59.7%)1,099 (40.3%)
Total52,663 (52.2%)48,166 (47.8%)

Education in Worcester

School Enrollment in Worcester

The most common levels of schooling among the 59,570 students in Worcester are college / undergraduate (22,289 | 37.4%), high school (10,044 | 16.9%), and middle school (9,122 | 15.3%).
School Enrollment in Worcester
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,7743.0%
Kindergarten1,8863.2%
Elementary School8,33914.0%
Middle School9,12215.3%
High School10,04416.9%
College / Undergraduate22,28937.4%
Graduate / Professional6,11610.3%
Total59,570100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Worcester

Out of a total of 59,570 students who are enrolled in schools in Worcester, 20,313 (34.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 39,257 (65.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8,925 (64.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 8,804 (92.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Worcester
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,059 (64.4%)586 (35.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old8,804 (92.8%)687 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds10,197 (90.9%)1,025 (9.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,356 (91.2%)614 (8.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,944 (37.4%)4,927 (62.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,995 (35.9%)8,925 (64.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,288 (56.6%)2,518 (43.4%)
35 Years and over1,625 (61.4%)1,020 (38.6%)
Total39,257 (65.9%)20,313 (34.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Worcester

Business (7,313 | 15.2%), science & technology (5,308 | 11.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (4,275 | 8.9%), social sciences (3,883 | 8.1%), and education (3,846 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 48,041 individuals in Worcester who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Worcester
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,6745.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,2758.9%
Physical & Health Sciences1,5453.2%
Psychology3,6037.5%
Social Sciences3,8838.1%
Engineering3,6967.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies3870.8%
Science & Technology5,30811.1%
Business7,31315.2%
Education3,8468.0%
Literature & Languages2,4975.2%
Liberal Arts & History2,4635.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1,6853.5%
Communications1,8563.9%
Arts & Humanities3,0106.3%
Total48,041100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Worcester

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Worcester

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Worcester are males with 2 vehicles (19,968, accounting for 40.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (17,303, making up 44.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Worcester
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,449 (6.9%)3,087 (6.9%)
1 Vehicle14,700 (29.5%)14,240 (32.0%)
2 Vehicles19,968 (40.1%)17,303 (38.9%)
3 Vehicles7,934 (15.9%)6,538 (14.7%)
4 Vehicles2,909 (5.8%)2,741 (6.2%)
5 or more Vehicles816 (1.6%)601 (1.3%)
Total49,776 (100.0%)44,510 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Worcester

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Worcester are 10 to 14 minutes (15,324 commuters, 17.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (15,018 commuters, 16.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (11,840 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Worcester
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,6062.9%
5 to 9 Minutes9,27210.4%
10 to 14 Minutes15,32417.2%
15 to 19 Minutes15,01816.9%
20 to 24 Minutes11,74813.2%
25 to 29 Minutes5,4786.2%
30 to 34 Minutes11,84013.3%
35 to 39 Minutes2,0112.3%
40 to 44 Minutes2,5312.9%
45 to 59 Minutes5,3636.0%
60 to 89 Minutes5,6926.4%
90 or more Minutes1,9522.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Worcester

The most common commute times in Worcester are 10 to 14 minutes (7,433 commuters, 16.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (8,100 commuters, 19.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Worcester
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,410 (3.0%)1,196 (2.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,383 (9.5%)4,889 (11.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,433 (16.0%)7,891 (18.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes6,918 (14.9%)8,100 (19.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes6,312 (13.6%)5,436 (12.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,763 (6.0%)2,715 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,395 (13.8%)5,445 (12.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,196 (2.6%)815 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,559 (3.4%)972 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,159 (6.8%)2,204 (5.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,586 (7.7%)2,106 (5.0%)
90 or more Minutes1,254 (2.7%)698 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Worcester

The most frequent times of departure to work in Worcester are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (6,310, 13.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,823, 13.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Worcester
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,191 (6.9%)1,498 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,334 (5.0%)1,210 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,655 (5.7%)1,141 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,462 (9.6%)2,751 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,652 (10.0%)4,112 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,310 (13.6%)5,823 (13.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,932 (10.6%)5,042 (11.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,615 (7.8%)4,701 (11.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,737 (3.7%)3,529 (8.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,414 (5.2%)3,119 (7.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,216 (2.6%)1,571 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM492 (1.1%)556 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,077 (11.0%)4,458 (10.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,281 (7.1%)2,956 (7.0%)
Total46,368 (100.0%)42,467 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Worcester

Occupancy by Ownership in Worcester

Of the total 78,977 dwellings in Worcester, owner-occupied units account for 33,253 (42.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 45,724 (57.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Worcester
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units33,25342.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units45,72457.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units78,977100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Worcester

Occupancy by Household Size in Worcester
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household26,43333.5%
2-Person Household22,76028.8%
3-Person Household13,61017.2%
4+ Person Household16,17420.5%
Total Housing Units78,977100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Worcester

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Worcester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household8,717 (33.0%)17,716 (67.0%)
2-Person Household11,063 (48.6%)11,697 (51.4%)
3-Person Household5,716 (42.0%)7,894 (58.0%)
4+ Person Household7,757 (48.0%)8,417 (52.0%)
Total Housing Units33,253 (42.1%)45,724 (57.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Worcester

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Worcester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,219 (22.7%)7,551 (77.3%)
High School Diploma7,520 (35.6%)13,575 (64.3%)
College/Associate Degree8,360 (39.6%)12,763 (60.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15,154 (56.1%)11,835 (43.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Worcester

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Worcester
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years19,42924.6%
35 to 44 Years14,68818.6%
45 to 54 Years13,58817.2%
55 to 64 Years14,45618.3%
65 to 74 Years9,99212.7%
75 to 84 Years4,3685.5%
85 Years and Over2,4563.1%
Total78,977100.0%

Housing Finances in Worcester

Median Income by Occupancy in Worcester

Median Income by Occupancy in Worcester
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied33,253 (42.1%)$100,478
Renter-Occupied45,724 (57.9%)$42,440
Average78,977 (100.0%)$63,011

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Worcester

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Worcester
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000660 (2.0%)2,820 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999199 (0.6%)2,126 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999591 (1.8%)4,648 (10.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999728 (2.2%)2,899 (6.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999647 (1.9%)2,903 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,993 (6.0%)4,167 (9.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,736 (8.2%)5,963 (13.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,120 (12.4%)7,877 (17.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,876 (14.7%)5,204 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,764 (23.4%)4,720 (10.3%)
$150,000 or more8,939 (26.9%)2,397 (5.2%)
Total33,253 (100.0%)45,724 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Worcester

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Worcester
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300543 (1.6%)2,854 (6.2%)
$300 to $4991,064 (3.2%)3,350 (7.3%)
$500 to $7994,149 (12.5%)3,330 (7.3%)
$800 to $9993,042 (9.1%)3,402 (7.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,405 (16.3%)15,728 (34.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9996,928 (20.8%)11,509 (25.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,800 (17.4%)2,769 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,128 (9.4%)1,007 (2.2%)
$3,000 or more3,194 (9.6%)659 (1.4%)
Total33,253 (100.0%)45,724 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Worcester

Housing Structures in Worcester

Housing Structures in Worcester
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached26,09433.0%
Single Unit, Attached5,0586.4%
2 Unit Apartments6,7328.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments18,89123.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,7967.3%
10 or more Apartments16,02720.3%
Mobile Home / Other3790.5%
Total78,977100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Worcester

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Worcester
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached22,919 (87.8%)3,175 (12.2%)
Single Unit, Attached3,462 (68.4%)1,596 (31.6%)
2 Unit Apartments2,230 (33.1%)4,502 (66.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,383 (12.6%)16,508 (87.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments497 (8.6%)5,299 (91.4%)
10 or more Apartments1,482 (9.2%)14,545 (90.7%)
Mobile Home / Other280 (73.9%)99 (26.1%)
Total33,253 (42.1%)45,724 (57.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Worcester

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Worcester
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room247 (0.7%)2,081 (4.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms922 (2.8%)11,569 (25.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms9,580 (28.8%)20,600 (45.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms15,167 (45.6%)9,898 (21.6%)
8 or more Rooms7,337 (22.1%)1,576 (3.5%)
Total33,253 (100.0%)45,724 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Worcester

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Worcester
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas18,480 (55.6%)22,985 (50.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas725 (2.2%)1,379 (3.0%)
Electricity3,849 (11.6%)17,296 (37.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene9,198 (27.7%)3,278 (7.2%)
Coal or Coke14 (0.0%)26 (0.1%)
All other Fuels762 (2.3%)355 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used225 (0.7%)405 (0.9%)
Total33,253 (100.0%)45,724 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Worcester

Household Vehicle Usage in Worcester
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,555 (4.7%)11,457 (25.1%)
1 Vehicle11,024 (33.2%)22,233 (48.6%)
2 Vehicles13,996 (42.1%)9,288 (20.3%)
3 or more Vehicles6,678 (20.1%)2,746 (6.0%)
Total33,253 (100.0%)45,724 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Worcester

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Worcester

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units10,92422,329
Median Property Value$289,800$314,300
Median Household Income$78,790$6,832
Monthly Housing Costs$803$3,145
Real Estate Taxes$4,267$300

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Worcester

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Worcester
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000271 (2.5%)434 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999297 (2.7%)128 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,310 (48.6%)9,656 (43.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9994,199 (38.4%)9,903 (44.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999638 (5.8%)1,543 (6.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99958 (0.5%)472 (2.1%)
$1,000,000 or more151 (1.4%)193 (0.9%)
Total10,924 (100.0%)22,329 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Worcester

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Worcester
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000465 (4.3%)448 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,310 (12.0%)394 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999930 (8.5%)656 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,076 (9.9%)1,063 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,406 (12.9%)1,660 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,515 (13.9%)2,714 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,115 (19.4%)3,361 (15.0%)
$150,000 or more2,107 (19.3%)5,649 (25.3%)
Total10,924 (100.0%)22,329 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Worcester

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Worcester
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,558 (23.4%)112,449 (503.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,816 (16.6%)6,409 (28.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,334 (12.2%)5,731 (25.7%)
4.0x or more5,076 (46.5%)3,855 (17.3%)
Total10,924 (100.0%)22,329 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Worcester

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Worcester
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800166 (1.5%)119 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499586 (5.4%)388 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,4999,638 (88.2%)972 (4.3%)
Total10,924 (100.0%)22,329 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Worcester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Worcester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Worcester
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years12,193 (98.2%)221 (1.8%)
6 to 18 Years30,605 (98.8%)372 (1.2%)
19 to 25 Years29,453 (96.2%)1,157 (3.8%)
26 to 34 Years27,731 (93.1%)2,065 (6.9%)
35 to 44 Years24,563 (95.9%)1,054 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years21,722 (95.0%)1,153 (5.0%)
55 to 64 Years23,382 (97.0%)719 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years15,403 (99.9%)23 (0.2%)
75 Years and older10,182 (99.9%)7 (0.1%)
Total195,234 (96.7%)6,771 (3.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Worcester

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Worcester
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born12,193 (98.2%)221 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen30,605 (98.8%)372 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen29,453 (96.2%)1,157 (3.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Worcester

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Worcester
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00030,661 (95.6%)1,413 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99931,585 (95.3%)1,548 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99927,109 (95.7%)1,209 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99923,784 (97.3%)663 (2.7%)
$100,000 and over70,562 (97.7%)1,695 (2.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Worcester

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Worcester
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68,006 (64.5%)5,297 (42.7%)
6 to 18 Years18,053 (58.3%)15,807 (51.0%)
19 to 25 Years8,418 (27.5%)22,381 (73.1%)
25 to 34 Years9,435 (31.7%)19,587 (65.7%)
35 to 44 Years10,153 (39.6%)15,708 (61.3%)
45 to 54 Years6,970 (30.5%)15,746 (68.8%)
55 to 64 Years9,082 (37.7%)15,759 (65.4%)
65 to 74 Years14,098 (91.4%)7,552 (49.0%)
75 Years and over10,098 (99.1%)6,012 (59.0%)
Total94,313 (46.7%)123,849 (61.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Worcester

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Worcester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (0.8%)54 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years1,309 (8.6%)660 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years3,025 (9.3%)2,557 (8.1%)
35 to 64 Years5,669 (15.5%)6,713 (18.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,847 (27.6%)2,648 (30.3%)
75 Years and over1,804 (46.6%)3,154 (49.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Worcester

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Worcester: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (0.8%)13 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years183 (1.2%)88 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years256 (0.8%)272 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,111 (3.0%)718 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years590 (8.8%)469 (5.4%)
75 Years and over966 (24.9%)1,221 (19.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Worcester: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)41 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years139 (0.9%)157 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years420 (1.3%)585 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years792 (2.2%)778 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years231 (3.5%)358 (4.1%)
75 Years and over230 (5.9%)320 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Worcester: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,108 (7.3%)472 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,350 (7.2%)1,677 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,502 (6.9%)3,286 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years480 (7.2%)543 (6.2%)
75 Years and over358 (9.2%)736 (11.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Worcester: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years102 (0.7%)111 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years260 (0.8%)212 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,641 (7.2%)3,302 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,165 (17.4%)1,937 (22.2%)
75 Years and over1,027 (26.5%)2,134 (33.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Worcester: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years94 (0.6%)96 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years594 (1.8%)118 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years931 (2.5%)1,225 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years373 (5.6%)896 (10.3%)
75 Years and over388 (10.0%)671 (10.6%)

Technology Access in Worcester

Computing Device Access in Worcester

Computing Device Access in Worcester
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop59,00174.7%
Smartphone68,66486.9%
Tablet46,87959.4%
No Computing Device5,6077.1%
Total78,977100.0%

Internet Access in Worcester

Internet Access in Worcester
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2460.3%
Broadband Home57,79773.2%
Cellular Data Only10,06712.8%
Satellite Internet2,4643.1%
No Internet9,63312.2%
Total78,977100.0%

Worcester Summary

Worcester, Massachusetts is the second largest city in New England and the third largest city in the state. It is located in the heart of the Commonwealth, about 40 miles west of Boston. Worcester is a vibrant city with a rich history, diverse geography, and a strong economy.

History

Worcester was first settled in 1673 by a group of English settlers led by John Eliot. The city was officially incorporated in 1722 and was named after Worcester, England. During the Revolutionary War, Worcester was a major center of activity and was the site of the first battle of the war. In the 19th century, Worcester became an important industrial center, with the first commercial railroad in the United States running through the city. The city was also home to the first public library in the United States.
In the 20th century, Worcester experienced a period of decline as the city’s manufacturing base declined. However, in the late 20th century, the city began to experience a resurgence as it became a center for education, healthcare, and technology. Today, Worcester is a vibrant city with a diverse economy and a strong sense of community.

Geography

Worcester is located in central Massachusetts, about 40 miles west of Boston. The city is situated on the Blackstone River and is surrounded by several hills and mountains. Worcester is located in the Connecticut River Valley, which is known for its fertile soil and abundant natural resources. The city is also home to several lakes, including Lake Quinsigamond and Lake Quaboag.
The city has a total area of 38.6 square miles, of which 37.2 square miles is land and 1.4 square miles is water. Worcester is located in a humid continental climate zone, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.

Economy

Worcester has a diverse economy that is driven by education, healthcare, and technology. The city is home to several major employers, including the University of Massachusetts Medical School, UMass Memorial Health Care, and the Hanover Insurance Group. Worcester is also home to several major corporations, including the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the Worcester Business Development Corporation, and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The city’s economy is also supported by a strong tourism industry. Worcester is home to several popular attractions, including the Worcester Art Museum, the EcoTarium, and the Worcester Historical Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Worcester had a population of 181,045. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with the largest racial group being White (63.2%), followed by Black or African American (17.2%), Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), and Asian (4.3%). The city is also home to a large immigrant population, with over 20% of the population being foreign-born.
Worcester is also home to a large number of college students, with over 20,000 students enrolled in the city’s colleges and universities. The city is also home to a large number of young professionals, with over 30% of the population between the ages of 25 and 44.

Conclusion

Worcester, Massachusetts is a vibrant city with a rich history, diverse geography, and a strong economy. The city is home to several major employers, including the University of Massachusetts Medical School, UMass Memorial Health Care, and the Hanover Insurance Group. The city is also home to a diverse population, with the largest racial group being White (63.2%), followed by Black or African American (17.2%), Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), and Asian (4.3%). Worcester is also home to a large number of college students and young professionals, making it a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Worcester?
Total Population of Worcester is 204,191.
What is the Total Male Population of Worcester?
Total Male Population of Worcester is 101,667.
What is the Total Female Population of Worcester?
Total Female Population of Worcester is 102,524.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Worcester?
There are 99.16 Males per 100 Females in Worcester.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Worcester?
There are 100.84 Females per 100 Males in Worcester.
What is the Median Population Age in Worcester?
Median Population Age in Worcester is 34.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Worcester
Average Family Size in Worcester is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Worcester
Average Household Size in Worcester is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Worcester?
Per Capita income in Worcester is $33,592.
What is the Median Family Income in Worcester?
Median Family Income in Worcester is $76,920.
What is the Median Household income in Worcester?
Median Household Income in Worcester is $63,011.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Worcester?
Income or Wage Gap in Worcester is 24.1%.
Women in Worcester earn 75.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Worcester?
Family Income Deficit in Worcester is $10,935.
Families that are below poverty line in Worcester earn $10,935 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Worcester?
Inequality or Gini Index in Worcester is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Worcester?
There are 107,979 People in the Labor Forcein in Worcester.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Worcester?
63.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Worcester.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Worcester?
Unemployment Rate in Worcester is 6.6%.