Worcester, MA
Latest: 2024
Leans Democratic — shifted 7.9pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 868K residents — 1 counties
Race & ancestry
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 70.3% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(19) | 13.7% |
▶Black / African American(14) | 5.2% |
▶Asian(6) | 5.3% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(11) | 1.7% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.2% |
Religious adherence
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 32.1% | 72.1% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Mainline Protestant | 3.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 7.1% |
| Orthodox Christian | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Black Protestant | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Non-religious | 55.5% | — |
Presidential results
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+10.0 |
| 2020 | Biden+17.8 |
| 2016 | Clinton+10.4 |
| 2012 | Obama+9.2 |
| 2008 | Obama+13.8 |
| 2004 | Kerry+14.1 |
| 2000 | Gore+19.2 |
| 1996 | Clinton+28.4 |
| 1992 | Clinton+11.4 |
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Constituent Geography
Counties in Worcester, MA
2024 presidential results across the counties that make up this geography.
Sort:
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 868K | D+9.9 | 225,680 | 183,802 | 420,841 |
1 countiesTotal votes: 420,841
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Race & Ancestry
Who Lives Here
A race-first Census view with ancestry expansion where source coverage is strong enough to support detail.
Census race profile
Major Census race and ethnicity groups shown as a share of total population.
| Group | Worcester, MA | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 70.3% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(19) | 13.7% | 19.3% |
▶Asian(6) | 5.3% | 6.0% |
▶Black / African American(14) | 5.2% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.2% | 4.0% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(11) | 1.7% | 0.9% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Method notes
Religious Adherents
Population that are religious adherents:
44.5%
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.1% | 72.1% | — | — | |
| 4.5% | 10.2% | — | — | |
| 3.4% | 7.7% | — | — | |
| 3.2% | 7.1% | — | — | |
| 1.1% | 2.5% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.3% | 0.7% | — | — |
| 0.1% | 0.3% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 55.5% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Worcester, MA metro area? 867,788 residents across 1 counties.
Demographic Comparison
Demographics
Read this geography's profile in three layers: local, state (where available), and national baseline.
Population & electorate
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Total population
868K
Share of U.S. population
0.26%
Voting-age population
76.2%
Economic profile
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Median household income
$95,939
Poverty rate
10.3%
College degree
39.7%
Homeownership
65.8%
Community profile
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Median age
40.2 yrs
Age 18–29
15.5%
Age 65+
17.0%
Foreign born
14.5%
Non-English at home
22.3%
English only
77.7%
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