Worcester City, Massachusetts
As of the census of 2000, there were 172648 people, 67028 households, and 39228 families residing in the city. The population density was 4596.5 people per square mile (1774.72/km˛), making its Massachusetts's 26th most densely populated city. There were 70723 housing units at an average density of 1882.9 per square mile (726.99/km˛). The average household size was 2.41 people, and the average family size was 3.11 people. In the Worcester City, 23.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 13.3% were 18 to 24, 30.3% were 25 to 44, 18.6% were 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males. The median age was 33.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Worcester City was 31.9 and 34.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 77.11% White, 6.89% Black or African American, 0.45% American Indian, 4.87% Asian, 0.06% Native Hawaiian, 3.39% from two or more races and 7.24% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $35623, it is the 35th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The median income for a family in the city was $42988, making its Massachusetts's 29th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $18614, it would be the 41st lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The median income of city was $22566, The median income for males was $27439 versus $18643 for females.
In 2000, 51626 pupils and students, of which 50.09% are male and 49.91% are female, 29.9% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.23% nursery or pri school, 4.99% kindergarten, 37.49% elementary school, 16.77% high school and 35.52% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 172648 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 172648 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 173015 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 173849 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 174731 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 175158 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 175608 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 175349 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 175509 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 175088 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 175011 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1474 | 1226 | 2700 |
| Kindergarten | 1442 | 1133 | 2575 |
| Elementary school | 9963 | 9394 | 19357 |
| High school | 4387 | 4269 | 8656 |
| College or graduate school | 8591 | 9747 | 18338 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester city, Massachusetts | $35623 | $42988 | $18614 |
| Worcester County, Massachusetts | $47874 | $58394 | $22983 |
| Massachusetts, United States | $50502 | $61664 | $25952 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |