Massachusetts Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 867,788 (100%) |
| Population Density | 574 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 48 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $95,939 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,914 |
| Median Home Value | $423,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 355,185 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 220,916 (62.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 114,910 (32.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 19,359 (5.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 335,826 |
| Average Household Size | 2.50 |
| Family Households | 220,104 (65.5%) |
The table below compares Worcester County to the other 14 counties and county equivalents in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 2 | 92nd |
| Population Density | # 10 | 38th |
| Median Household Income | # 7 | 54th |
| Per Capita Income | # 11 | 31st |
| Diversity Index | # 7 | 54th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Massachusetts Census Data Comparison Tool.
