Worcester County, Massachusetts
Worcester County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2020 census, the population was 862,111,[1] making it the second-most populous county in Massachusetts while also being the largest in area.
| Worcester County, Massachusetts | |
| Seal of Worcester County, Massachusetts | |
| Map | |
| Map of Massachusetts highlighting Worcester County Location in the state of Massachusetts | |
| Map of the USA highlighting Massachusetts Massachusetts's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | April 2, 1731 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Worcester |
| Largest City | Worcester |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,579 sq mi (4,090 km²) 1,511 sq mi (3,913 km²) 68 sq mi (176 km²), |
| Population - Density |
570.7/sq mi (220/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Named for: Worcester, Massachusetts | |
The largest city and traditional county seat is the city of Worcester.[2]
Worcester County, Massachusetts Media
- Wachusett Mountain in winter.gk.jpg
Mount Wachusett, the highest point in Worcester County
- Worcester County MA population density.png
Population density of Worcester County by census block (2020)
- Worcester County, Massachusetts internal boundaries.svg
The entire area of Worcester County is incorporated into cities and towns. The U.S. census also defines places inside one or more towns for statistical purposes. On this map, cities are shaded in gray.
