Worcester County, Massachusetts
County
Overview
- County Name
- Worcester County
- State
- Massachusetts
- FIPS Code
- 25027
- State FIPS
- 25
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 1510.68 sq mi
- Water Area
- 68.48 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1579.15 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.311693
- Longitude
- -71.940282
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 808,089
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 636,632
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 705,465 | 87.3% |
| Hispanic | 102,618 | 12.7% |
| White | 617,182 | 76.4% |
| Black | 35,078 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 31,536 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 595 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 145 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,757 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 569,714 | 89.5% |
| Hispanic | 66,923 | 10.5% |
| White | 510,171 | 80.1% |
| Black | 29,073 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 26,229 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,177 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 91 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,194 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 867,788
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $104,610
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 86,943
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 630,934 | 72.7% |
| Black | 45,228 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 46,238 | 5.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 546,443
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 117,878 | 21.6% |
| Republican | 57,130 | 10.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 364,494 | 66.7% |
| Other | 3,331 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 261,976 | 47.9% |
| Female | 281,549 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 390,324 | 71.4% |
| Hispanic | 57,004 | 10.4% |
| Black | 10,692 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 17,654 | 3.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 275,878
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 217,369 | 55.7% |
| Hispanic | 14,829 | 26.0% |
| Black | 3,839 | 35.9% |
| Asian | 6,423 | 36.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 132,402 | 50.5% |
| Female | 143,034 | 50.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 139,105 (22.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 241,579 (39.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 355,185
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $431,314
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,527
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.2%
- Public Transit
- 1.6%
- Work From Home
- 15.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.