Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Worcester: County seat city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Worcester is a city located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 181,045 and a population density of 1,818 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 184,570 inhabitants.
The city was created 350 years ago in 1672.
Quick Facts about Worcester
| Population : | 184,570 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Postal code : | 01601–01610, 01612–01615, 01653–01655 |
| Area : | 99.57 km2 |
| Official name : | Worcester |
| Altitude : | 479 feet / 146 meters |
| Capital city : | Worcester is capital of Worcester County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1970 (350 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:44:52 (1st February 2023) |
| Density : | 1,854 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Worcester is located at 42°15'45"N 71°48'8"W (42.2625900, -71.8022900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Worcester
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Demographics
The population of Worcester increased by 1.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 181,045 | - | census |
| 2011 | 182,387 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 182,575 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 183,327 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 184,559 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 184,627 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 184,859 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 185,325 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 185,555 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 185,428 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 184,570 | -0.46% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Worcester
1 EcoTarium
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2 Worcester Art Museum
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3 Live Action Escapes
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4 Crompton Park
47 Quinsigamond Ave, Worcester, MA 01610, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Bancroft Tower
Bancroft Tower Rd, Worcester, MA 01602, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Worcester
1 Worcester City Hall
455 Main St UNIT 309, Worcester, MA 01608 ➦ Show Map
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2 Worcester Parking Adm
455 Main St # 203, Worcester, MA 01608 ➦ Show Map
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3 Worcester Treasurer
City Hall, 455 Main St #203, Worcester, MA 01608 ➦ Show Map
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4 Worcester Retirement System
455 Main St #103, Worcester, MA 01608 ➦ Show Map
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5 Department of Early Education and Care Central Region Office
324 - R Clark St, Worcester, MA 01606, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Worcester (200)
People born in Worcester, including composer John Coolidge Adams, musician Irene Higginbotham, physicist Robert H. Goddard, .
List
- Elizabeth Bishop (American poet) she was born in 08/02/1911
- Alicia Witt (American actress) she was born in 21/08/1975
- Lillian Asplund (One of the last three living survivors:RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912) she was born in 21/10/1906
- Samuel Fuller (American screenwriter, actor and film director (1912-1997)) he was born in 12/08/1912
- Albina Osipowich (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder) she was born in 26/02/1911
- H. Jon Benjamin (American actor and comedian) he was born in 23/05/1966
- Abbie Hoffman (American political and social activist (1936-1989)) he was born in 30/11/1936
- Denis Leary (American actor and comedian) he was born in 18/08/1957
- Ronald Dworkin (American legal philosopher) he was born in 11/12/1931
- Kenneth O'Donnell (American political aide (1924-1977)) he was born in 04/03/1924
- Jordan Knight (Canadian-American singer-songwriter and actor) he was born in 17/05/1970
- Erik Per Sullivan (American actor) he was born in 12/07/1991
- Arthur Kennedy (American stage and film actor (1914-1990)) he was born in 17/02/1914
- Don Fagerquist (American musician) he was born in 06/02/1927
- Russ Adams (American photojournalist) he was born in 30/07/1930
- Jean Louisa Kelly (American actress) she was born in 09/03/1972
- George Cowan (American physical chemist, businessman and philanthropist) he was born in 15/02/1920
- Lewis Stone (actor from the United States (1879-1953)) he was born in 15/11/1879
Schools in Worcester
College & universities near Worcester, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 373696 | Rob Roy Academy-Worcester | Worcester (MA) | 01609 |
| 164720 | Becker College | Worcester (MA) | 01609-2165 |
| 168421 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester (MA) | 01609-2280 |
| 164599 | Bancroft School of Massage Therapy | Worcester (MA) | 01604 |
| 165334 | Clark University | Worcester (MA) | 01610-1477 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Worcester, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Worcester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Main Str Post Office | Worcester (MA) | 01608 |
| Worcester Post Office | Worcester (MA) | 01613 |
| West Sid Post Office | Worcester (MA) | 01602 |
| Webster Squar Post Office | Worcester (MA) | 01603 |
| Greendal Post Office | Worcester (MA) | 01606 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Worcester , Pennsylvania township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania with a population of 10,472 people.
- Worcester , New York city in Otsego County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,059 people.
- Worcester , Wisconsin town in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,473 people.
- Worcester , Vermont town in Vermont, United States with a population of 1,028 people.
Other cities in Worcester County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Worcester County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Leominster | 41,548 | City in Massachusetts |
| Fitchburg | 40,310 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Shrewsbury | 38,910 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Milford | 28,965 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gardner | 20,585 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Holden | 19,259 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Grafton | 19,082 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westborough | 19,063 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Webster | 16,822 | City in Massachusetts, US |
| Southbridge | 16,788 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Auburn | 16,701 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Northbridge | 16,621 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Northborough | 15,038 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Uxbridge | 14,352 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Millbury | 13,973 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Clinton | 13,952 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Worcester distances to largest Massachusetts cities
