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Compare Gloucester to Worcester
This post compares Gloucester, Massachusetts to Worcester, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Gloucester (city) | Worcester (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,858 | 184,743 |
| Income (median) | $52,419 | $45,149 |
| Home Value (median) | $381,000 | $210,600 |
| White | 95% | 69% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| With Kids | 22% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 34 |
| Rentals | 36% | 57% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Gloucester or Worcester?
A: Gloucester has a much smaller population count than Worcester: 29858 compared with 184743 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Gloucester or in Worcester?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Gloucester.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Gloucester or Worcester?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Gloucester.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Worcester does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Gloucester versus 57% for Worcester.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Gloucester may include: Barnstable, Peabody, and Stoneham.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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