About 205,000 people.

Worcester is the second biggest city in Massachusetts and sits right in the heart of the state, which is why people call it the Heart of the Commonwealth. It is a busy city full of colleges, hospitals, and friendly neighborhoods.
You can visit the EcoTarium, a fun science and nature museum with a planetarium and animals. The Worcester Art Museum has knights in shining armor, and the smiley face emoji was invented right here!
Worcester is home to many colleges and museums where you can see art, armor, and dinosaurs. The EcoTarium lets kids explore science and even ride a little train through the woods.
Elm Park is one of the oldest public parks in the country, with pretty ponds and little bridges. Green Hill Park has a farm with animals to visit and wide open fields to run around.