Worcester, Massachusetts

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
204,191
Population
$63,011
Median Income
$305,600
Home Value
34.3
Median Age

Demographics

Worcester has a population of 204,191 with a median age of 34.3. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
61.3%
Hispanic
24.6%
Black
12.8%
Asian
6.8%
Demographic Value
Total Population204,191
Median Age34.3
White61.3%
Black or African American12.8%
Asian6.8%
Hispanic or Latino24.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Worcester is $63,011, which is 16.2% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $33,592. The poverty rate is 19.5%.

$63,011
Median Household Income
$33,592
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Worcester is 6.6%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Worcester, 85.9% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13.5% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
85.9%
Bachelor's+
33.1%
Graduate+
13.5%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher85.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher33.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree13.5%

Housing

The median home value in Worcester is $305,600, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,312. The homeownership rate is 42.1%.

$305,600
Median Home Value
$1,312/mo
Median Rent
42.1%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$305,600
Median Monthly Rent$1,312
Homeownership Rate42.1%
Vacancy Rate6.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Worcester, Massachusetts?
The population of Worcester, Massachusetts is 204,191 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Worcester, Massachusetts?
The median household income in Worcester, Massachusetts is $63,011. This is 16.2% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Worcester, Massachusetts?
The median home value in Worcester, Massachusetts is $305,600. The median monthly rent is $1,312.
What percentage of people in Worcester have a college degree?
In Worcester, Massachusetts, 33.1% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 85.9% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Worcester, Massachusetts an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Worcester, Massachusetts is 4.8x (median home value $305,600 vs. median income $63,011), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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