Worcester, MA Profile
Worcester, MA, population 182,882, is located
in Massachusetts's Worcester county,
about 35.7 miles from Lowell and 36.3 miles from Providence.
Through the 90's Worcester's population has grown by about 2%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Worcester has grown by about 2%. Since 2005 Worcester's population has grown by about 4%.
Worcester's property crime levels tend to be higher than Massachusetts's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Worcester tend to be much higher than Massachusetts's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 77% |
| African American | 7% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 11% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 172,517 | N/A |
| 2001 | 172,299 | -0.13% |
| 2002 | 172,634 | 0.19% |
| 2003 | 173,207 | 0.33% |
| 2004 | 174,419 | 0.70% |
| 2005 | 175,094 | 0.39% |
| 2006 | 175,862 | 0.44% |
| 2007 | 175,521 | -0.19% |
| 2008 | 182,596 | 4.03% |
| 2009 | 182,882 | 0.16% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $35,623 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 820 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 877 |
| 2004 | 789 |
| 2005 | 792 |
| 2006 | 845 |
| 2007 | 871 |
| 2008 | 970 |
| 2009 | 1,003 |
| 2010 | 959 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
7 | 117 | 363 | 935 |
| 2002 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2003 |
7 | 59 | 411 | 1,059 |
| 2004 |
11 | 129 | 424 | 819 |
| 2005 |
6 | 143 | 389 | 852 |
| 2006 |
6 | 124 | 388 | 978 |
| 2007 |
6 | 93 | 371 | 1061 |
| 2008 |
6 | 42 | 373 | 1297 |
| 2009 |
7 | 25 | 414 | 1344 |
| 2010 |
7 | 19 | 368 | 1350 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,914 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 4,361 |
| 2004 | 3,727 |
| 2005 | 3,464 |
| 2006 | 3,205 |
| 2007 | 3,427 |
| 2008 | 3,588 |
| 2009 | 3,749 |
| 2010 | 3,403 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
1,152 |
4,421 |
1,217 |
| 2002 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2003 |
1,548 |
4,637 |
1,452 |
| 2004 |
1,370 |
3,852 |
1,309 |
| 2005 |
1,248 |
3,673 |
1,157 |
| 2006 |
1231 |
3452 |
988 |
| 2007 |
1308 |
3815 |
902 |
| 2008 |
1701 |
3983 |
672 |
| 2009 |
1485 |
4522 |
684 |
| 2010 |
1910 |
3687 |
593 |
Location
| Elevation | 480 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 37.6 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 1 Square Miles |
