Worcester County, Massachusetts

Worcester County
Worcester County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Massachusetts
Massachusetts's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°21′N 71°55′W / 42.35°N 71.91°W / 42.35; -71.91
Country United States
State Massachusetts
FoundedApril 2, 1731
Named forWorcester, Massachusetts
SeatWorcester
Largest cityWorcester
Area
 • Total1,579 sq mi (4,090 km2)
 • Land1,511 sq mi (3,910 km2)
 • Water68 sq mi (180 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total862,111
 • Density570.7/sq mi (220.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

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.

The largest city and traditional county seat is the city of Worcester.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Worcester County, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.