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Springfield, OH vs Worcester, MA

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- Worcester is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 2.5% less likely to be married in Worcester.
- The Median Age is 1.9 years younger in Worcester.
 Springfield, OHWorcester, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock203,867329,725,481
 Female Population52.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.438.4
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 Population - 201060,531  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock172,648285,036,114
 Population - 199070,487  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-17.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock5,456.893.4
 Land Area25.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, OHWorcester, MAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Springfield, OHWorcester, MAUnited States
 White70.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.6%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock23.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springfield, OHWorcester, MAUnited States
 Married Population37.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock34.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock64.0%50.2%
 Never Married39.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.3%10.8%
 Widowed8.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.402.60
 Households24,001  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock43,19280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,395  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Springfield’s housing is cheap, because a great deal of the homes are dilapidated. There are many blocks which have two or three out of five houses that are boarded up.  More

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Over 8 years ago

The city survives off government grants and historical tourism. Very depressed atmosphere. The employment starting pay is 10 - 12.00 dollars an hour. The temp service  More

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Over 14 years ago

Being able to afford something in Springfield is pretty much a no-brainer. It kinda has to be however because the economy, while recessed everywhere else, is rather  More

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Reviews for Worcester    11 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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