Worcester, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Worcester, Massachusetts Info Snack

Population
185,186
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty
19.7%
Median Home
$241,800
Median Income
$51,647
Median Rent
$1,115

Worcester SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
7
Commute
8

Worcester, MA Crime Report

4,864
Total Crimes
2,631.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
12.16%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Worcester
/ 100k People
Massachusetts
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 4,864 2,631.3 1,362.0 2,346.0
Violent Crime 1,169 632.4 308.8 387.8
Murder 10 5.4 2.3 6.5
Robbery 210 113.6 43.7 73.9
Aggravated Assault 909 491.8 235.9 279.7
Property Crime 3,695 1,998.9 1,053.2 1,958.2
Burglary 667 360.8 149.7 314.2
Larceny 2,581 1,396.3 804.3 1,398.0
Car Theft 447 241.8 99.2 246.0

Worcester, MA Cost Of Living

120
Worcester's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Worcester Massachusetts National Average
Overall 120 132 100
Services 127 119 100
Groceries 111 112 100
Health 118 123 100
Housing 108 164 100
Transportation 113 109 100
Utilities 122 116 100

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Rankings for Worcester in Massachusetts

Map Of Worcester, MA

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Population over time in Worcester

Year Population % Change
2020 185,186 -0.0%
2019 185,195 0.2%
2018 184,743 0.6%
2017 183,677 0.2%
2016 183,382 0.5%
2015 182,511 0.3%
2014 181,901 0.2%
2013 181,473 0.5%
2012 180,519 0.3%
2011 179,994 -

Race / Ethnicity in Worcester

White
54.4% (100,706)
African American
11.9% (22,031)
American Indian
0.3% (508)
Asian
7.2% (13,328)
Hawaiian
0.1% (100)
Other
0.4% (769)
Two Or More
2.7% (4,944)
Hispanic
23.1% (42,800)
Race Worcester MA USA
White 54.4% 70.8% 60.1%
African American 11.9% 6.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 7.2% 6.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.8% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.7% 2.7% 2.8%
Hispanic 23.1% 12.0% 18.2%

Gender in Worcester

Female
50.8% (94,127)
Male
49.2% (91,059)
Gender Worcester MA USA
Female 50.8% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 49.2% 48.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Worcester for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (9,259)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (16,666)
High School / GED
29.0% (53,703)
Some College
18.0% (33,333)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (14,814)
Bachelor's Degree
19.0% (35,185)
Master's Degree
8.0% (14,814)
Professional Degree
2.0% (3,703)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (3,703)
Education Worcester MA USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 29.0% 24.0% 27.0%
Some College 18.0% 15.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 19.0% 25.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 14.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 3.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Worcester, Massachusetts

Less than $10,000
9.7% (1,792,196)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.1% (1,317,505)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.3% (1,901,583)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (1,711,758)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.7% (2,357,830)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (2,908,861)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.1% (2,061,948)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.2% (2,632,193)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (1,004,972)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (829,749)
Income Worcester MA USA
Less than $10,000 9.7% 5.0% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.1% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.3% 6.8% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 6.4% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 9.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 13.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.1% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.2% 18.0% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 10.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 14.3% 8.3%

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