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 are Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2,187 degrees awarded in 2024), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2,187 degrees), and Fitchburg State University (1,972 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.

Worcester, MA-CT borders Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, Greenfield Town, MA, Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, Keene, NH, Manchester-Nashua, NH, Norwich-New London, CT, Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, and Springfield, MA.

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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.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Worcester, MA-CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Worcester, MA-CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
610k ± 2.5k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
54k ± 3.12k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
46.1k ± 1.02k

13.7%

Hispanic Population

119k people

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.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
137,547 ± 9,047 people
Brazil
134,364 ± 8,943 people
China
127,725 ± 8,722 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 137,547 Connecticut residents, followed by Brazil with 134,364 and China with 127,725.

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.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Worcester, MA-CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
10,720 ± 747
Gulf War (2001-)
7,104 ± 666
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.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Worcester, MA-CT.

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.

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.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Worcester, MA-CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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.

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).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,874
Construction
1,290
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1,251
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$2.72M
Manufacturing
$2.41M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Worcester, MA-CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut and Massachusetts.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (59.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38%)
Republican Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts and Connecticut

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

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.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/massachusetts-special-senate-election.html |title=Democrat Wins Special Election for Kerry's Senate Seat |work=The New York Times |date=June 25, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2020 |last1=Seelye |first1=Katharine Q. }}

Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts and Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Worcester, MA-CT awarded 12,009 degrees. The student population of Worcester, MA-CT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 20,266 male students and 24,378 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Worcester, MA-CT are White (7,316 and 68.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1,187 and 11.1%), Black or African American (779 and 7.27%), and Asian (598 and 5.58%).

The largest universities in Worcester, MA-CT by number of degrees awarded are Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2,187 and 18.2%), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2,187 and 18.2%), and Fitchburg State University (1,972 and 16.4%).

The most popular majors in Worcester, MA are General Business Administration & Management (1,299 and 10.8%), Computer Science (692 and 5.76%), and Registered Nursing (521 and 4.34%).

The median tuition costs are $53,967 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 2024 in Worcester, MA-CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 55.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 44,644 (45.4% men and 54.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 44,644 students enrolled in Worcester, MA-CT, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,444 records, of which 55.1% were women and 44.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
468 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
339 degrees awarded
Computer Science
308 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Worcester, MA was General Psychology with 468 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
2,187 degrees awarded
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
2,187 degrees awarded
Fitchburg State University
1,972 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Worcester Polytechnic Institute with 2,187 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 5,213 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Worcester, MA-CT, which is 0.767 times less than the 6,796 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,316 degrees mean that there were 6.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,187 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($53,967) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($10,596) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,434) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Worcester, MA-CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Worcester, MA-CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Worcester, MA-CT is from Connecticut.

0.482

2024 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.484

2023 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2024, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.42% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (70.5%)
Worked At Home (15.6%)
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.

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.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Worcester, MA-CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

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.