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Population Review

Census ACS · #70 MSA

Worcester Metro Area

The Worcester, Ma Metropolitan Statistical Area has 861,664 residents. The median household income is $93,561 and the median home value is $390,700.

861,664

Population

570

People / sq mi

$93,561

Median Income

$390,700

Median Home Value

The Worcester CBSA covers 1,511 sq mi of land at 570.4 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White75.5%
Black or African American5.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%

Economy & Income

$93,561

Median Household Income

$47,780

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Worcester metro's price level is 102.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 2.5% higher the US average. The local median income of $93,561 has the buying power of $91,259 in average-priced US metros.

102.5

Price Level (US = 100)

$91,259

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$93,561

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$390,700

Median Home Value

$1,347

Median Rent

65.7%

Homeownership

Education

91.3%

High School+

39.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.5%

Drive Alone

14.3%

Work From Home

29.6 min

Avg Commute

17.1%

Foreign Born

Worcester spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Worcester, Ma Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 861,664 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #70 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Worcester metro area is $93,561, with a per capita income of $47,780.

The Worcester, Ma CBSA spans the state of Massachusetts.

Data for the Worcester, Ma CBSA (49340) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.