Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA

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2021 Population

125,181

0.138% 1-year decline

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.9

0.458% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

5.75%

4.3% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$93,432

6.33% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$308,100

7.39% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

61,169

0.177% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA had a population of 125k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $93,432. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA declined from 125,354 to 125,181, a −0.138% decrease and its median household income grew from $87,868 to $93,432, a 6.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.81%), White (Hispanic) (1.68%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%).

7.9% of the households in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA are Anna Maria College (454 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA was $308,100, and the homeownership rate was 80.2%.

Most people in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA borders Worcester City PUMA, MA, Worcester County (East Central) PUMA, MA, Worcester County (South) PUMA, MA, Worcester & Middlesex Counties (Outside Leominster, Fitchburg & Gardner Cities) PUMA, MA, and Northampton City PUMA, MA.

United States Massachusetts

Population & Diversity

Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA is home to a population of 125k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.92% of Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (7.41k people).

In 2021, there were 44.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.55k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.27k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA are Spanish (2,560 households), Portuguese (1,194 households), and Polish (821 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,911

Women

50.3%

62,276

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 125,187 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 1.13k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.55k ± 600
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.27k ± 595

3.77%

Hispanic Population

4.71k people

3.77% of the people in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA are hispanic (4.71k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Brazil
844 ± 711 people
Poland
808 ± 696 people
India
517 ± 557 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA was Brazil, the natal country of 844 Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA residents, followed by Poland with 808 and India with 517.

Foreign-Born Population

5.92%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.41k people

6.03%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.56k people

As of 2021, 5.92% of Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA residents (7.41k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA was 6.03%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,560 households (2.14%)
Portuguese
1,194 households (0.997%)
Polish
821 households (0.685%)

7.9% of the households in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA was Spanish. 2.14% of the households in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,222 ± 299
Gulf War (2001-)
1,230 ± 268
Gulf War (1990s)
936 ± 289

Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA employs 61.2k people. The largest industries in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA are Elementary & secondary schools (5,514 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,937 people), and Construction (3,640 people), and the highest paying industries are Motor vehicle & motor vehicle parts & supplies merchant wholesalers ($218,518), Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($146,754), and Software publishing ($131,942).

Males in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,010. The income inequality in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.421, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,841

Women

50.5%

30,220

Men

49.5%

The workforce of Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA in 2020 was 61,061 people, with 50.5% woman, and 49.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

61.2k

2021 Value

0.177%

1 Year growth

± 0.177%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 0.177%, from 61.1k employees to 61.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA, are Other managers (2,021 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,972 people), and Registered nurses (1,889 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61.2k

2021 Value

0.177%

1 Year growth

± 0.177%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 0.177%, from 61.1k employees to 61.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,514 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,937 people), and Construction (3,640 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,852

Median earning men ± $2,609

$47,254

Median earning women ± $2,675

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($90,911), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,886), and Manufacturing ($77,055).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($64,569), Public Administration ($64,139), and Information ($63,972).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% to $627B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$28.8B
New Hampshire
$20.3B
Connecticut
$14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA awarded 454 degrees. The student population of Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 906 male students and 615 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA are White (302 and 66.8%), followed by Unknown (69 and 15.3%), Black or African American (35 and 7.74%), and Hispanic or Latino (35 and 7.74%).

The largest universities in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Anna Maria College (454 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA are Public Administration (99 and 21.8%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (74 and 16.3%), and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (74 and 16.3%).

The median tuition cost in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA for private four year colleges is $37,658.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,521 (59.6% men and 40.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,521 students enrolled in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA, 59.6% men and 40.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 973 records, of which 40.2% were women and 59.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
28 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
26 degrees awarded
Fire Science & Fire-Fighting
74 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA was Registered Nursing with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Anna Maria College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

454 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Anna Maria College with 454 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 270 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA, which is 1.47 times more than the 184 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 302 degrees mean that there were 4.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 69 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,658) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,550) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.421% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (27.3k), Bachelors Degree (21.4k), and Some college (19.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA was $308,100 in 2021, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $286,900 to $308,100, a 7.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA is 80.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 31.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA is $93,432. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA was Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA with a value of $201,676, followed by Middlesex (West Central) & Worcester (East) Counties PUMA, MA and Newton City & Brookline Town PUMA, MA, with respective values of $146,308 and $144,175.

Housing

Property

$308,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,698

$37,742

Median Property Taxes

±$1,072

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.2%

Homeownership

2021

58.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80.2% of the housing units in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA was Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA with a value of $201,676, followed by Middlesex (West Central) & Worcester (East) Counties PUMA, MA and Newton City & Brookline Town PUMA, MA, with respective values of $146,308 and $144,175.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$93,432

Median Household Income

± $3,269

47.1k

Number of Households

± 1,607

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.1k households in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA grew to $93,432 from the previous year's value of $87,868.

The following chart displays the households in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.421

2021 Wage GINI in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA

0.427

2020 Wage GINI in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA

In 2021, the income inequality in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA was 0.421 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.47% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Worked At Home (9.75%)
Carpooled (6.02%)

In 2021, 80.9% of workers in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.75%) and those who carpooled to work (6.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (31.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.09% of the workforce in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA (7.01k out of 122k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.3% of the population of Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 59.6% on employee plans, 11.6% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.684% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 960 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.826% decrease from the previous year (968 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 930 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 145 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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960 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 960 patients per year. This represents a 0.826% decrease from the previous year (968 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Massachusetts in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 43.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.67%

Uninsured

59.6%

Employer Coverage

11.6%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

0.684%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA declined by 10.8% from 1.87% to 1.67%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Worcester County (West Central) PUMA, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.