Worcester County's estimated 2026 population is 898,118 with a growth rate of 0.95% 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 12.21% 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 (75.55%)
Two or more races (9.66%)
Asian (5.19%)
Black or African American (5.08%)
Other race (4.21%)
Native American (0.27%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
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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