Leicester, MA is a town of about 11,077 people with a population density of 485 per square mile located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The small town is home to many local businesses including the Leicester Country Store, multiple banks and financial institutions as well as restaurants like the Village Kitchen and a variety of fast-food joints. Residents have access to year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails at Grafton Hill and the Massasoit State Park, fishing at Long Pond or sailing on Lake Lashaway. Local organizations include the Leicester Garden Club and the local library which offers various events throughout the year for children and adults alike. For sports fans, nearby Leicester High School provides a range of sporting events from football games to track meets. It's easy to see why residents enjoy living in this small New England town with its peaceful atmosphere and wide range of activities for all ages!
The population in Leicester is 11,077. There are 476 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Leicester is 42.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Leicester is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Leicester
- 53.1% are married
- 7.7% are divorced
- 31.0% are married with children
- 7.1% have children, but are single
Race in Leicester
- 92.6% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander