Worcester, MA

Census Place

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2021 Population

203,867

10.1% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.4

0.578% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

19.3%

2.11% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Property Value

$259,800

7.44% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

98,635

10.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Worcester, MA had a population of 204k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of N/A. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Worcester, MA grew from 185,186 to 203,867, a 10.1% increase and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

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N/A of the households in Worcester, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.9% of the residents in Worcester, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Worcester, MA are Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2,043 degrees awarded in 2021), Worcester State University (168430) (1,511 degrees), and Clark University (1,371 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Worcester, MA was $259,800, and the homeownership rate was 42.4%.

Most people in Worcester, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Worcester, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Worcester, MA is home to a population of 204k people, from which 89.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 21.9% of Worcester, MA residents were born outside of the country (44.7k people).

In N/A, there were N/A times more N/A residents (N/A people) in Worcester, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were N/A N/A and N/A N/A residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.9%

2021 Citizenship

90.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.9% of Worcester, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Worcester, MA was 90.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Worcester, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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Hispanic Population

N/A people

N/A% of the people in Worcester, MA are hispanic (N/A people).

The following chart shows the N/A races represented in Worcester, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Worcester, MA.

Most Common Origin

China
102,889 ± 7,817 people
Dominican Republic
98,796 ± 7,662 people
Brazil
87,929 ± 7,234 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Worcester, MA was China, the natal country of 102,889 Worcester, MA residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 98,796 and Brazil with 87,929.

Foreign-Born Population

21.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

44.7k people

21%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

38.9k people

As of 2021, 21.9% of Worcester, MA residents (44.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Worcester, MA was 21%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Worcester, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,168 ± 302
Gulf War (2001-)
1,415 ± 283
Gulf War (1990s)
613 ± 234

Worcester, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Worcester, MA employs 98.6k people. The largest industries in Worcester, MA are N/A, and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,479), Public Administration ($67,553), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,787).

Employment

Occupations

98.6k

2021 Value

± 2,797

10.3%

1 Year growth

± 3.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Worcester, MA grew at a rate of 10.3%, from 89.4k employees to 98.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Worcester, MA, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Worcester, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

98.6k

2021 Value

± 2,797

10.3%

1 Year growth

± 3.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Worcester, MA grew at a rate of 10.3%, from 89.4k employees to 98.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Worcester, MA, are N/A. This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Worcester, MA, though some of these residents may live in Worcester, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

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The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,062), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,833), and Information ($62,561).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,349), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,762), and Information ($43,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

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In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was N/A with N/A, followed by N/A (N/A) and N/A (N/A).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% to $627B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$28.8B
New Hampshire
$20.3B
Connecticut
$14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Worcester, MA awarded 8,449 degrees. The student population of Worcester, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,253 male students and 16,585 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Worcester, MA are White (5,242 and 70.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (831 and 11.2%), Black or African American (417 and 5.62%), and Asian (402 and 5.42%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Worcester, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 29,838 (44.4% men and 55.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 29,838 students enrolled in Worcester, MA, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
264 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
237 degrees awarded
General Psychology
414 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Worcester, MA was General Business Administration & Management with 264 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Worcester, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
2,043 degrees awarded
Worcester State University (168430)
1,511 degrees awarded
Clark University
1,371 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Worcester Polytechnic Institute with 2,043 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,629 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Worcester, MA, which is 0.753 times less than the 4,820 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,242 degrees mean that there were 6.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 831 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($52,295) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($9,616) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,368) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.35M), Bachelors Degree (1.33M), and Some college (1.01M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Worcester, MA was $259,800 in 2021, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $241,800 to $259,800, a 7.44% increase. The homeownership rate in Worcester, MA is 42.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

People in Worcester, MA have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Worcester, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$259,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,374

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Median Property Taxes

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The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Worcester, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Worcester, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.4%

Homeownership

2021

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 42.4% of the housing units in Worcester, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Worcester, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Worcester, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

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Median Household Income

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Number of Households

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In N/A, the median household income of the N/A households in Worcester, MA N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Worcester, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Worcester, MA is from Worcester, MA.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of N/A. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Worcester, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68.3%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (8.26%)

In 2021, 68.3% of workers in Worcester, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (8.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Worcester, MA have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.47% of the workforce in Worcester, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Worcester, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Worcester, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Worcester, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Worcester, MA (36.6k out of 190k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Worcester, MA is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

97% of the population of Worcester, MA has health coverage, with 42.9% on employee plans, 32.1% on Medicaid, 7.72% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 0.824% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 29.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.98%

Uninsured

42.9%

Employer Coverage

32.1%

Medicaid

7.72%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

0.824%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Worcester, MA grew by 5.34% from 2.83% to 2.98%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Worcester, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.