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

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

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Worcester County, MA (MAWORC7POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Worcester County, MA; Worcester; MA; residents; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Worcester, MA-CT (MSA) (WSTPOP) from 2000 to 2022 about Worcester, MA, residents, population, and USA.

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; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Worcester County, MA (B03002012E025027) from 2009 to 2023 about Worcester County, MA; Worcester; latino; hispanic; MA; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Worcester County, MA (S1701ACS025027) from 2012 to 2023 about Worcester County, MA; Worcester; MA; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, Two Races Excluding Some Other Race, and Three or More Races (5-year estimate) in Worcester County, MD (B03002011E024047) from 2009 to 2023 about Worcester County, MD; MD; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Worcester County 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 County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Worcester County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Worcester County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Worcester County, MA was for the group of age 55 to 59 years years with a population of 62,511 (7.25%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Worcester County, MA was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 16,135 (1.87%). 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 County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Worcester County 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/.

Recommended for further research

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

Graph and download economic data for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Worcester County, MD (B01002001E024047) from 2009 to 2023 about Worcester County, MD; age; MD; 5-year; median; and USA.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Oxford town, Worcester County, Massachusetts. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Graph and download economic data for Net County-to-County Migration Flow (5-year estimate) for Worcester County, MA (DISCONTINUED) (NETMIGNACS025027) from 2009 to 2020 about Worcester County, MA; Worcester; migration; flow; MA; Net; 5-year; and population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Worcester County population by gender and age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the gender distribution and demographics of Worcester County.

Content

The dataset constitues the following two datasets across these two themes

• Worcester County, MD Population Breakdown by Gender
• Worcester County, MD Population Breakdown by Gender and Age

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 Unemployed Persons in Worcester County, MA (LAUCN250270000000004A) from 1990 to 2024 about Worcester County, MA; Worcester; MA; household survey; unemployment; persons; and USA.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Sutton town, Worcester County, Massachusetts. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Worcester township 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 township 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 township was 11,104, a 3.28% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Worcester township population was 10,751, an increase of 2.18% compared to a population of 10,522 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Worcester township increased by 3,260. In this period, the peak population was 11,104 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 township is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Worcester township 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 township Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Unemployed Persons in Worcester, MA-CT (NECTA) (LAUMT257960000000004A) from 1990 to 2023 about Worcester, CT, MA, household survey, unemployment, persons, and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Worcester County, MD was 8.10% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Worcester County, MD reached a record high of 11.10 in January of 2014 and a record low of 8.10 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Worcester County, MD - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Clinton town, Worcester County, Massachusetts. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.