Comprehensive demographic dataset for Worcester, MA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Worcester County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Worcester County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Worcester County was 866,866, a 0.46% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Worcester County population was 862,873, an increase of 0.08% compared to a population of 862,224 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Worcester County increased by 114,248. In this period, the peak population was 866,866 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Worcester County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Worcester County population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Worcester County Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Worcester. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of Worcester population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 58.03% of the total residents in Worcester. Notably, the median household income for White households is $75,301. Interestingly, White is both the largest group and the one with the highest median household income, which stands at $75,301.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Worcester.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Worcester median household income by race. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Worcester County population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Worcester County.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Worcester County, MA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total (5-year estimate) in Worcester County, MA (B03002001E025027) from 2009 to 2023 about Worcester County, MA; Worcester; MA; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Worcester by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Worcester. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Worcester by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Worcester. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Worcester.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (10,274) | Female # 20-24 years (10,471). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Worcester population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Worcester is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Worcester is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Worcester for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Worcester Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

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Resident Population in Worcester County, MA was 881.24800 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Worcester County, MA reached a record high of 881.24800 in January of 2024 and a record low of 637.03700 in January of 1970. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Worcester County, MA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Worcester population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Worcester. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Worcester by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Worcester.

Key observations

The largest age group in Worcester, MA was for the group of age 20 to 24 years years with a population of 20,745 (10.09%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Worcester, MA was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 3,069 (1.49%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Worcester is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Worcester total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Worcester Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Worcester County, MA was 40024.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Worcester County, MA reached a record high of 40722.00000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 24835.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Worcester County, MA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

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