Worcester County, Massachusetts
Worcester County is home to 867,788 people. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Massachusetts rate (10.0%). The median household income is $95,939.
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| Measure | Value | Massachusetts | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 867,788 | 7,044,056 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $95,939 | $103,960 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 10.3% | 10.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 12.1% | 11.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.7% | 47.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $423,700 | $562,100 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,426 | $1,762 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 50.6% | 51.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 14.5% | 18.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.2 years | 40.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Tolland County, Connecticut
- Windham County, Connecticut
- Franklin County
- Hampden County
- Hampshire County
- Middlesex County
- Norfolk County
- Cheshire County, New Hampshire
- Hillsborough, New Hampshire
- Providence County, Rhode Island
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.