Worcester, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
185,143
Unemployment
5.6%
Poverty
20.0%
Median Home
$227,100
Median Income
$48,139
Median Rent
$1,095
Worcester SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
7
Commute
7
Worcester, MA Crime Report
4,957
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,680.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
8.22%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Worcester / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,957 | 2,680.3 | 1,507.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1,165 | 629.9 | 327.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 13 | 7.0 | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 229 | 123.8 | 52.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 883 | 477.4 | 241.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,792 | 2,050.3 | 1,179.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 786 | 425.0 | 179.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 2,637 | 1,425.8 | 911.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 369 | 199.5 | 89.0 | 219.9 |
Worcester, MA Cost Of Living
118
Worcester's Overall Cost Of Living
Worcester's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Worcester | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 131 | 100 | |
| Services | 129 | 122 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 120 | 121 | 100 | |
| Housing | 109 | 165 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 120 | 114 | 100 | |
Worcester, MA Photos
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 185,143 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 185,195 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 184,743 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 183,677 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 183,382 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 182,511 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 181,901 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 181,473 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 180,519 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 179,994 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Worcester
| Race | Worcester | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.2% | 71.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 12.2% | 6.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 7.4% | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 21.9% | 11.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Worcester
| Gender | Worcester | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Worcester for adults over 25
| Education | Worcester | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 24.0% | 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
| Income | Worcester | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.4% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.2% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 6.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 9.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 14.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.8% | 17.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 10.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 13.2% | 7.7% |
