Categories in Worcester
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Worcester
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 802 | 25 years |
| Shopping | 726 | 29 years |
| Shopping other | 713 | 23 years |
| Restaurants | 487 | 22 years |
| Car repair | 324 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 322 | 30 years |
| General contractors | 305 | 24 years |
| Health and medical | 286 | 26 years |
| Construction of buildings | 279 | 29 years |
| Electronics stores | 275 | 28 years |
| Beauty salons | 256 | 14 years |
Worcester Facts
| Area | 26.7 km² |
| Population | 83,862 |
| Male Population | 41,341 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 42,521 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +10.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.6% |
| Median Age | 37.7 years (Male: 37.2, Female: 38.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $40,351 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1905 |
| Neighborhoods | Upton upon Severn, Town Centre, Kempsey, Powick, Fernhill Heath |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.18935, -2.22001 |
| Postal Codes | WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4, WR5, More |
Map of Worcester
Interactive Map
Worcester Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,783 | 75,983 | 77,240 | 82,892 | 83,862 | 84,012 | 84,074 |
| Population Density | 2,839.6 / km² | 2,847.1 / km² | 2,894.2 / km² | 3,106 / km² | 3,142.4 / km² | 3,148 / km² | 3,150.3 / km² |
Worcester Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 8.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | +10.7% | +10.4% | +8.6% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Worcester Median Age
Median Age: 37.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 37.7 yrs | 38.3 yrs | 37.2 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Worcester Population Density
Population Density: 3,142 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 83,862 | 26.7 km² | 3,142 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Worcester Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Worcester
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Worcester
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Worcester
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Worcester
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Worcester Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $26,208 | $27,933 | $33,032 | $34,789 | $34,065 | $37,974 | $35,575 | $40,351 |
| Total GDP | $223.7M | $239.7M | $285.9M | $306M | $307.5M | $352.3M | $332.8M | $378.2M |
Worcester CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 1,091,611 tn | 13.02 tn | 40,903.4 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,091,611 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 40,903.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.9 | 20.1 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/02 | 3:32 AM | 3.2 | 37.5 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/02 | 11:53 PM | 4.8 | 37.1 km | 9,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/02 | 5:26 PM | 3.4 | 91.2 km | 14,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/02 | 7:13 PM | 3.5 | 89.6 km | 8,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/02 | 12:30 AM | 3 | 88.8 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/01 | 2:52 AM | 3.5 | 98.1 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/00 | 4:23 AM | 4 | 42.9 km | 13,100 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/99 | 7:15 PM | 4.5 | 98.8 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/99 | 3:50 AM | 3.2 | 84.3 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Worcester
Worcester (/ˈwʊstər/ WUUS-tər) is a city and the county town of Worcestershire in the West Midlands of England. Worcester is situated some 17 miles (27 km) southwest of the southern suburbs of Birmingham and 23 miles (37 km) north of Gloucester, and ..
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