Worcester County's estimated 2025 population is 874,852 with a growth rate of 0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Worcester County is the 2nd largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 population was 800,404 and has seen a growth of 9.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Worcester County includes 75.55% White, 5.19% Asian, 5.08% Black or African American, 4.21% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 650,963 | 75.55% |
| Two or more races | 83,278 | 9.66% |
| Asian | 44,745 | 5.19% |
| Black or African American | 43,791 | 5.08% |
| Other race | 36,302 | 4.21% |
| Native American | 2,301 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 284 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Worcester County's average per capita income is $60,379. Household income levels show a median of $93,561. The poverty rate stands at 10.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $137,369 | $167,006 |
| Families | $116,982 | $145,009 |
| Households | $93,561 | $122,104 |
| Non Families | $52,565 | $71,647 |
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