Worcester County, Massachusetts
Worcester County is a county located in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the population was 798,552,[1] making it the second-most populous county in Massachusetts while also being the largest in area.
| Worcester County, Massachusetts | |
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| Map | |
 Location in the state of Massachusetts | |
 Massachusetts's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | April 2, 1731 |
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| 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), 4.3% |
| PopulationEst. - (2018) - Density |
830,839 529/sq mi (204/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
The largest city and traditional county seat is the city of Worcester.[2]
Worcester County, Massachusetts Media
Mount Wachusett, the highest point in Worcester County
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.
References
- ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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