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Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester Demographics in Detail

A fuller statistical portrait, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau. Figures are American Community Survey estimates unless noted; follow the source links for the latest.

Key Figures

206,518Population (2020)
37.6Land area (sq mi)
$70.1kMedian household income
~22%Foreign-born

Population & Households

Population (2020 Census) 206,518
Population (recent estimate) ~207,000–211,000
Median age ~33.9 years
Density ~5,500 / sq mi

Race & Ethnicity

White ~49%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) ~25%
Black or African American ~12%
Asian ~7%

Voter Registration

Total registered voters [VERIFY — SoS]
Dem / Rep / Unenrolled [VERIFY — SoS]

Housing & Economy

Median household income ~$70,100
Poverty rate ~19.6%
Median gross rent ~$1,490 / mo
Homeownership rate ~43%