Worcester, MA Demographics
A map of Worcester's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 101,039 | 48.9% |
Hispanic | 50,736 | 24.6% |
Black | 28,378 | 13.7% |
Asian | 14,562 | 7.1% |
Multiracial | 8,777 | 4.2% |
Native American/Other | 3,026 | 1.5% |
Worcester, Massachusetts had a population of 206,518 in 2020. It was 48.9% White, 13.7% Black, 7.1% Asian, 24.6% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Worcester, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Worcester is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Worcester's White Population
101,039 residents of Worcester identify as White, or 48.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Worcester less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Worcester is ranked #236 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Worcester is less White than neighboring Oxford (89.1% White), Northborough (78.3% White), Rutland (88% White), Spencer (80.9% White), and Westborough (74.9% White).
Worcester's Black Population
28,378 residents of Worcester identify as Black, or 13.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Worcester slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Worcester is ranked #9 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Worcester is more Black than neighboring Oxford (1% Black), Northborough (1.2% Black), Rutland (1.2% Black), Spencer (2.5% Black), and Westborough (2% Black).
Worcester's Asian Population
14,562 residents of Worcester identify as Asian, or 7.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Worcester roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Worcester is ranked #37 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Worcester is more Asian than neighboring Oxford (0.9% Asian), Rutland (1.7% Asian), and Spencer (1% Asian). Worcester is less Asian than neighboring Northborough (9.3% Asian), and Westborough (8% Asian).
Worcester's Hispanic Population
50,736 residents of Worcester identify as Hispanic, or 24.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Worcester larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Worcester is ranked #11 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Worcester is more Hispanic than neighboring Oxford (5.1% Hispanic), Northborough (3.5% Hispanic), Rutland (4.1% Hispanic), Spencer (10.8% Hispanic), and Westborough (7.2% Hispanic).
Worcester's Native American/Other Population
3,026 residents of Worcester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Worcester roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Worcester is ranked #55 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Worcester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oxford (0.5% Native American/Other), Rutland (1.1% Native American/Other), and Spencer (0.9% Native American/Other). Worcester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northborough (1.6% Native American/Other), and Westborough (2.1% Native American/Other).
Worcester's Multiracial Population
8,777 residents of Worcester identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Worcester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Worcester is ranked #109 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Worcester is more Multiracial than neighboring Oxford (3.4% Multiracial), Rutland (3.9% Multiracial), and Spencer (3.9% Multiracial). Worcester is less Multiracial than neighboring Northborough (6.1% Multiracial), and Westborough (5.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.