Waltham, MA

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US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2023 Poverty Rate

8.62%

2.87% 1-year decrease

2023 Employed Population

38,147

0.235% 1-year decline

About

In N/A, Waltham, MA had a population of N/A people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of N/A. Between N/A and N/A the population of Waltham, MA N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waltham, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.12%), Other (Hispanic) (6.87%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.22%).

None of the households in Waltham, 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.

85.5% of the residents in Waltham, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waltham, MA are Brandeis University (165015) (2,187 degrees awarded in 2022) and Bentley University (164739) (1,840 degrees).

Most people in Waltham, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Waltham, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Waltham, MA is home to a population of N/A people, from which 85.5% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of Waltham, MA residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 4.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.6k people) in Waltham, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.31k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.61k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

85.5%

2023 Citizenship

85.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 85.5% of Waltham, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Waltham, MA was 85.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Waltham, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waltham, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.6k ± 1.62k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.31k ± 1.17k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.61k ± 860

18.2%

Hispanic Population

11.8k people

18.2% of the people in Waltham, MA are hispanic (11.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Waltham, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

China
102,973 ± 7,820 people
Dominican Republic
99,956 ± 7,706 people
Brazil
93,519 ± 7,457 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 102,973 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 99,956 and Brazil with 93,519.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
601 ± 156
Gulf War (2001-)
263 ± 148
Gulf War (1990s)
74 ± 56

Waltham, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waltham, MA employs 38.1k people. The largest industries in Waltham, MA are Educational Services (5,956 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,272 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,087 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($120,438), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($115,522), and Utilities ($106,667).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $81,902. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

38.1k

2023 Value

± 1,770

−0.235%

1 Year decline

± 6.53%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Waltham, MA declined at a rate of −0.235%, from 38.2k employees to 38.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waltham, MA, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waltham, 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

38.1k

2023 Value

± 1,770

−0.235%

1 Year decline

± 6.53%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Waltham, MA declined at a rate of −0.235%, from 38.2k employees to 38.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waltham, MA, are Educational Services (5,956 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,272 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,087 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waltham, MA, though some of these residents may live in Waltham, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$72,822

Median earning men ± $5,566

$53,909

Median earning women ± $3,259

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($120,718), Public Administration ($100,753), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,476).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($108,800), Manufacturing ($91,834), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,841).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.61%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

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 Waltham, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (61.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36%)
Republican Party
Other (1.48%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 2022, universities in Waltham, MA awarded 4,027 degrees. The student population of Waltham, MA in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 5,439 male students and 5,307 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waltham, MA are White (1,938 and 61.6%), followed by Asian (502 and 16%), Hispanic or Latino (273 and 8.68%), and Black or African American (204 and 6.48%).

The largest universities in Waltham, MA by number of degrees awarded are Brandeis University (165015) (2,187 and 54.3%) and Bentley University (164739) (1,840 and 45.7%).

The most popular majors in Waltham, MA are General Business Administration & Management (357 and 8.87%), General Finance (311 and 7.72%), and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (174 and 4.32%).

The median tuition cost in Waltham, MA for private four year colleges is $59,112.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Waltham, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 48.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 10,746 (50.6% men and 49.4% 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 2022 there were 10,746 students enrolled in Waltham, MA, 50.6% men and 49.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,045 records, of which 46.8% were women and 53.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
244 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
170 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
154 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Waltham, MA was General Finance with 244 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Waltham, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Brandeis University (165015)
2,187 degrees awarded
Bentley University (164739)
1,840 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brandeis University (165015) with 2,187 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,908 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waltham, MA, which is 0.9 times less than the 2,119 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,938 degrees mean that there were 3.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 502 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 ($59,112) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($598) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,163) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 1.17% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.24% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (1.35M), High School or Equivalent (1.34M), and Graduate Degree (1.03M).

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

People in Waltham, MA have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waltham, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Waltham, MA is N/A. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Waltham, MA was Census Tract 3681.02 with a value of $154,879, followed by Census Tract 3689.01 and Census Tract 3691, with respective values of $134,813 and $133,031.

Housing

Rent vs Own

48.8%

Homeownership

2023

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 48.8% of the housing units in Waltham, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Waltham, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3681.02
Census Tract 3689.01
Census Tract 3691

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Waltham, MA was Census Tract 3681.02 with a value of $154,879, followed by Census Tract 3689.01 and Census Tract 3691, with respective values of $134,813 and $133,031.

The following map shows all of the places in Waltham, 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.

N/A

Median Household Income

± N/A

25.7k

Number of Households

± 1,311

In N/A, the median household income of the 25.7k households in Waltham, MA N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Waltham, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Waltham, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.48

2022 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2022, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.047% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (55.6%)
Worked At Home (20%)
Carpooled (10.2%)

In 2023, 55.6% of workers in Waltham, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20%) and those who carpooled to work (10.2%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waltham, MA have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.721% of the workforce in Waltham, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Waltham, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Waltham, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Waltham, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.62% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waltham, MA (5.02k out of 58.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waltham, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

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.

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

Uninsured People

N/A%

Uninsured

N/A%

Employer Coverage

N/A%

Medicaid

N/A%

Medicare

N/A%

Non-Group

N/A%

Military or VA

Between N/A and N/A, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waltham, MA N/A by N/A from N/A% to N/A%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Waltham, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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