Worcester’s population is changing. Since 1950, Worcester’s non-white population has grown substantially, fueled in part by immigration from South America, Africa, and Asia. Nearly 20% of Worcester’s residents reside in linguistically isolated households, meaning all members of the household age 14 or over have at least some difficulty speaking English.
See More...As the Worcester Redevelopment Authority and City of Worcester consider the establishment of a new urban renewal plan focused on the Downtown, the Research Bureau offers Bureau Brief – Urban Renewal to inform policymakers and the public of the role of the Worcester Redevelopment Authority and the powers of urban renewal.
See More...In the 2014 school year, over 7,500 students graduated from 12 Greater Worcester colleges and universities. These graduates represent a broad range of academic credentials and professional interests.
See More...This report, the fourth in our series Worcester by the Numbers, provides important data on the Worcester Public Schools and Charter Schools, including demographics, teacher salaries, test scores, graduation rates, and expenditures.
See More...This report, the third in our series Worcester by the Numbers, provides detailed data on the housing market, land use, and property taxes.
See More...This report, the second in our series Worcester by the Numbers, is generously underwritten by MassDevelopment, and focuses on Worcester’s economy and jobs during the past decade. It provides data on industries that are growing and shrinking, unemployment, wages, and number of establishments by industry.
See More...This report analyzes Worcester’s demographic, education, employment, income, and other trends based on data from the 2010 Census. The data indicate fairly substantial changes in the City’s population over the past couple of decades measured by a number of different indicators.
See More...This report, generously underwritten by MassDevelopment, examines the economic health of the city and region from a variety of angles such as the tax base and the labor and housing markets.
See More...The Research Bureau’s annual analysis of office occupancy rates in downtown Worcester and detailed listing of office space available for lease.
See More...Annual analysis of downtown office occupancy rates in Worcester’s Central Business District and detailed listing of office space available for lease. Detailed Property Listing (Appendix A)
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