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
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
Country United States
State Massachusetts
FoundedApril 2, 1731
SeatWorcester
Largest cityWorcester
Area
  Total1,579 sq mi (4,090 km2)
  Land1,511 sq mi (3,910 km2)
  Water68 sq mi (180 km2)  4.3%%
Population
  Estimate 
(2018)
830,839
  Density529/sq mi (204/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.


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