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 | |
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 Worcester County Courthouse | |
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 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 |
| Founded | April 2, 1731 |
| 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) 4.3%% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2018) | 830,839 |
| • Density | 529/sq mi (204/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th |
The largest city and traditional county seat is the city of Worcester.[2]
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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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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