Worcester, MA-CT

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population
867,788
2024 Median Age
40.2
0.248% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
10.3%
0.049% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$95,939
2.54% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$423,700
8.45% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
446,897
0.819% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Worcester, MA-CT 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.

93.1% of the residents in Worcester, MA-CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Worcester, MA-CT are Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2,165 degrees awarded in 2023), Fitchburg State University (1,838 degrees), and Worcester State University (1,388 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Worcester, MA-CT was $423,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.8%.

Most people in Worcester, MA-CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Worcester, MA-CT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Worcester, MA-CT is home to a population of 868k people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 14.5% of Worcester, MA-CT residents were born outside of the country (126k people).

In 2024, there were 11.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (610k people) in Worcester, MA-CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 46.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.1%
2024 Citizenship
93.6%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.1% of Worcester, MA-CT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Worcester, MA-CT was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Worcester, MA-CT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    610k ± 2.5k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    54k ± 3.12k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    46.1k ± 1.02k
13.7%
Hispanic Population
119k people

In 2024, there were 11.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (610k people) in Worcester, MA-CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 46.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.7% of the people in Worcester, MA-CT are hispanic (119k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Worcester, MA-CT as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.
Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    131,731 ± 8,855 people
  2. Brazil
    128,306 ± 8,741 people
  3. China
    127,234 ± 8,705 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 131,731 Connecticut residents, followed by Brazil with 128,306 and China with 127,234.

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Foreign-Born Population

14.5%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
126k people
13.8%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
119k people

As of 2024, 14.5% of Worcester, MA-CT residents (126k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Worcester, MA-CT was 13.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    10,720 ± 747
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    7,104 ± 666
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    4,247 ± 634

Worcester, MA-CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Worcester, MA-CT employs 447k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Worcester, MA-CT were Health Care & Social Assistance (73,839 people), Educational Services (51,049 people), and Manufacturing (50,620 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($97,504), Utilities ($97,373), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($92,424).

Employment

Occupations

447k
2024 Value
± 5,694
0.819%
1 Year growth
± 1.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Worcester, MA-CT grew at a rate of 0.819%, from 443k employees to 447k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Worcester, MA-CT, are Management Occupations (55,463 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (45,384 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (37,722 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Worcester, MA-CT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

447k
2024 Value
± 5,694
0.819%
1 Year growth
± 1.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Worcester, MA-CT grew at a rate of 0.819%, from 443k employees to 447k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Worcester, MA-CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (73,839 people), Educational Services (51,049 people), and Manufacturing (50,620 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Worcester, MA-CT, though some of these residents may live in Worcester, MA-CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$66,672
Median earning men ± $1,151
$49,732
Median earning women ± $1,062

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($107,831), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,468), and Public Administration ($93,865).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,096), Public Administration ($68,558), and Manufacturing ($63,662).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 1,874
    Construction
  2. 1,290
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. 1,251
    Other Services (except Public Administration)

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $4M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $2.72M
    Manufacturing
  3. $2.41M
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut and Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 59.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38%), followed by Other (0.997%).

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

Massachusetts and Connecticut is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Worcester, MA-CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut and Massachusetts.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (59.6%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (38%)
    Republican Party
  3. Other (0.997%)
    Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut and Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 59.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38%), followed by Other (0.997%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut and Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts and Connecticut

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Elizabeth Warren
Senator from Massachusetts1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Ed Markey
Senator from Massachusetts2
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.
Richard Blumenthal
Senator from Connecticut3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Chris Murphy
Senator from Connecticut1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey, Richard Blumenthal, and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Worcester, MA-CT awarded 11,910 degrees. The student population of Worcester, MA-CT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 19,633 male students and 23,749 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Worcester, MA-CT are White (7,499 and 69.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1,223 and 11.3%), Black or African American (739 and 6.83%), and Asian (609 and 5.63%).

The largest universities in Worcester, MA-CT by number of degrees awarded are Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2,165 and 18.2%), Fitchburg State University (1,838 and 15.4%), and Worcester State University (1,388 and 11.7%).

The most popular majors in Worcester, MA-CT are General Business Administration & Management (1,119 and 9.4%), General Psychology (564 and 4.74%), and Registered Nursing (541 and 4.54%).

The median tuition costs in Worcester, MA-CT are $51,656 for private four year colleges, and $970 and $7,050 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Worcester, MA-CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 43,382 (45.3% men and 54.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 43,382 students enrolled in Worcester, MA-CT, 45.3% men and 54.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,543 records, of which 55.5% were women and 44.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    368 degrees awarded
  2. Computer Science
    283 degrees awarded
  3. General Psychology
    525 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Worcester, MA-CT was General Business Administration & Management with 368 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    2,165 degrees awarded
  2. Fitchburg State University
    1,838 degrees awarded
  3. Worcester State University
    1,388 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Worcester Polytechnic Institute with 2,165 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 5,049 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Worcester, MA-CT, which is 0.736 times less than the 6,861 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,499 degrees mean that there were 6.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,223 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($51,656) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($10,196) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,284) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Worcester, MA-CT was $423,700 in 2024, which is 1.27 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $390,700 to $423,700, a 8.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Worcester, MA-CT is 65.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Worcester, MA-CT have an average commute time of 29.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Worcester, MA-CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$423,700
Median Property Value 2024
±$3,371
$220,916
Median Property Taxes
±$2,791

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-CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

65.8%
Homeownership
2024
61.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 65.8% of the housing units in Worcester, MA-CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$95,939
Median Household Income
± $1,131
336k
Number of Households
± 4,504

In 2024, the median household income of the 336k households in Worcester, MA-CT grew to $95,939 from the previous year's value of $93,561.

The following chart displays the households in Worcester, MA-CT 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 $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Worcester, MA-CT is from Connecticut.
0.484
2023 Wage GINI in Connecticut
0.487
2022 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2023, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.484 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.494% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (70.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.6%)
  3. Carpooled (7.81%)

In 2024, 70.5% of workers in Worcester, MA-CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.81%).

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.

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Commute Time

29.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Worcester, MA-CT have a longer commute time (29.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.55% of the workforce in Worcester, MA-CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Worcester, MA-CT (86.9k out of 842k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Worcester, MA-CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

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Health

97.5% of the population of Worcester, MA-CT has health coverage, with 52.5% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0.838% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1,209 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,209 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 195 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.
1,209 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,209 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,209 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Connecticut in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.52%
Uninsured
52.5%
Employer Coverage
20.2%
Medicaid
11.3%
Medicare
12.7%
Non-Group
0.838%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Worcester, MA-CT declined by 3.71% from 2.62% to 2.52%.

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