Demographics & People — Worcester, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 205,501 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~210,800 |
| Median Age | 33.9 |
| Total Households | 79,089 |
| Family Households | 45,409 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 119,250 |
| Black or African American | 24,955 |
| Asian | 14,247 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51,192 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 65,921 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 50,220 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 39,051 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 29,516 |
| Irish | 27,961 |
| Italian | 18,083 |
| Subsaharan African | 12,207 |
| French (except Basque) | 11,589 |
| English | 10,050 |
| Polish | 8,253 |
Language
| English Only | 118,426 |
| Spanish | 37,549 |
| Population 5+ | 193,957 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 6,172 |
| Population 18+ | 164,189 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Worcester, Massachusetts.