Worcester County, Massachusetts
county in Massachusetts, United States
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 | |
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Coordinates: 42°21′N 71°55′W / 42.35°N 71.91°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Massachusetts |
Founded | April 2, 1731 |
Named for | Worcester, Massachusetts |
Seat | Worcester |
Largest city | Worcester |
Area | |
• Total | 1,579 sq mi (4,090 km2) |
• Land | 1,511 sq mi (3,910 km2) |
• Water | 68 sq mi (180 km2) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 862,111 |
• Density | 570.7/sq mi (220.3/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional districts | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th |
The largest city and traditional county seat is the city of Worcester.[2]
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Worcester County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.