Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA

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2023 Population

105,608

0.00663% 1-year decline

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

1.74% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.1%

4.51% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$69,327

7.36% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$329,700

12% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

47,866

48.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA had a population of 106k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $69,327. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA declined from 105,615 to 105,608, a −0.00663% decrease and its median household income grew from $64,577 to $69,327, a 7.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.85%), White (Hispanic) (7.87%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.86%).

38.7% of the households in Worcester City (East) 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.

89.7% of the residents in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was $329,700, and the homeownership rate was 43.4%.

Most people in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA borders Worcester County (East Central)--Outside Worcester City PUMA, MA, Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA, and Worcester County (West Central)--Outside Worcester City PUMA, MA.

United States Massachusetts

Population & Diversity

Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA is home to a population of 106k people, from which 89.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 22.4% of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (23.7k people).

In 2023, there were 3.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.2k people) in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.4k Two+ (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 City (East) PUMA, MA are Spanish (18,940 households), Portuguese (4,350 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (4,199 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,217

Women

50.3%

50,632

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 101,849 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

89.7%

2023 Citizenship

89.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.7% of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was 89.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
52.2k ± 2.47k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.1k ± 1.41k
Two+ (Hispanic)
10.4k ± 1.75k

24.6%

Hispanic Population

26k people

24.6% of the people in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA are hispanic (26k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Ghana
3,025 ± 1,330 people
Dominican Republic
2,448 ± 1,200 people
Brazil
2,091 ± 1,111 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was Ghana, the natal country of 3,025 Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 2,448 and Brazil with 2,091.

Foreign-Born Population

22.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

23.7k people

22.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

23.8k people

As of 2023, 22.4% of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA residents (23.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was 22.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
18,940 households (19%)
Portuguese
4,350 households (4.36%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
4,199 households (4.21%)

38.7% of the households in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was Spanish. 19% of the households in Worcester City (East) 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
1,133 ± 269
Gulf War (2001-)
744 ± 261
Gulf War (1990s)
389 ± 211

Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA employs 47.9k people. The largest industries in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,567 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,020 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,945 people), and the highest paying industries are Savings institutions, including credit unions ($146,509), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($145,626), and Software publishing ($138,558).

Males in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,628. The income inequality in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

41,044

Women

48.5%

43,596

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA in 2020 was 84,640 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

47.9k

2022 Value

−48.9%

1 Year decline

± −48.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −48.9%, from 93.7k employees to 47.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,284 people), Personal care aides (1,064 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,037 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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

47.9k

2022 Value

−48.9%

1 Year decline

± −48.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −48.9%, from 93.7k employees to 47.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,567 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,020 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,945 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,879

Median earning men ± $3,073

$41,984

Median earning women ± $1,830

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($80,360), Information ($70,915), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,872).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($62,420), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,205), and Information ($58,015).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

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 Worcester City (East) PUMA, 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 Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA awarded 2,573 degrees. The student population of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,279 male students and 6,663 female students.

The median tuition cost in N/A for private four year colleges is $57,600.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 36.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 10,942 (39.1% men and 60.9% 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 10,942 students enrolled in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA, 39.1% men and 60.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,891 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

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 ($57,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($5,254) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.27% 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 City (East) PUMA, MA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (23.4k), Some college (17.5k), and Bachelors Degree (15.1k).

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 City (East) PUMA, MA was $329,700 in 2023, which is 1.09 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $294,500 to $329,700, a 12% increase. The homeownership rate in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA is 43.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA is $69,327. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was Norfolk County (Northwest)--Needham, Wellesley & Westwood PUMA, MA with a value of $208,032, followed by Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA and Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, with respective values of $183,363 and $164,588.

Housing

Property

$329,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,646

$18,057

Median Property Taxes

±$1,208

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 City (East) PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

43.4%

Homeownership

2023

65.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 43.4% of the housing units in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Worcester City (East) 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was Norfolk County (Northwest)--Needham, Wellesley & Westwood PUMA, MA with a value of $208,032, followed by Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA and Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, with respective values of $183,363 and $164,588.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Worcester City (East) 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.

$69,327

Median Household Income

± $3,121

41.6k

Number of Households

± 1,795

In 2023, the median household income of the 41.6k households in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA grew to $69,327 from the previous year's value of $64,577.

The following chart displays the households in Worcester City (East) 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

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA

In 2022, the income inequality in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.67% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (67.5%)
Carpooled (12.8%)
Worked At Home (9.92%)

In 2023, 67.5% of workers in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (9.92%).

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

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.08% of the workforce in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Worcester City (East) 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 City (East) 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 City (East) PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA (18.3k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Worcester City (East) 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

96.9% of the population of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 34.1% on Medicaid, 7.32% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.946% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 966 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.625% increase from the previous year (960 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 930 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 142 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

966 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 966 patients per year. This represents a 0.625% increase from the previous year (960 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 28.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.09%

Uninsured

41.9%

Employer Coverage

34.1%

Medicaid

7.32%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

0.946%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA grew by 6.33% from 2.91% to 3.09%.

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