Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA

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2021 Population

113,204

0.654% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.4

0.469% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

3.4%

7.06% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$201,676

5.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$951,800

3.41% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

48,865

2.29% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA had a population of 113k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $201,676. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA grew from 112,468 to 113,204, a 0.654% increase and its median household income grew from $191,165 to $201,676, a 5.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.49%), White (Hispanic) (2.36%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.16%).

19.1% of the households in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) 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.

94.3% of the residents in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA are Regis College (167598) (1,222 degrees awarded in 2021), Babson College (164580) (1,071 degrees), and Wellesley College (739 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA was $951,800, and the homeownership rate was 86.2%.

Most people in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA borders Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA, Framingham Town, Marlborough City & Natick Town PUMA, MA, Middlesex (West Central) & Worcester (East) Counties PUMA, MA, Middlesex (Far Southwest), Norfolk (Northwest) & Worcester (Far East) Counties PUMA, MA, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale & West Roxbury PUMA, MA, Newton City & Brookline Town PUMA, MA, Greater Franklin Town City PUMA, MA, and Randolph, Norwood, Dedham, Canton & Holbrook Towns PUMA, MA.

About the photo: Lake Waban in Wellesley, MA

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Population & Diversity

Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA is home to a population of 113k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.3% of Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (18.5k people).

In 2021, there were 6.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.1k people) in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.95k Two+ (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 Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (5,944 households), Spanish (2,955 households), and Russian (1,642 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,727

Women

52.8%

53,320

Men

47.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 113,047 inhabitants, with 47.2% men, and 52.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

94.3%

2021 Citizenship

94.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.3% of Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.1k ± 1.48k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
13.3k ± 932
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.95k ± 676

4.3%

Hispanic Population

4.87k people

4.3% of the people in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA are hispanic (4.87k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
3,783 ± 1,485 people
India
1,636 ± 986 people
United Kingdom, not specified
1,137 ± 824 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA was China, the natal country of 3,783 Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA residents, followed by India with 1,636 and United Kingdom, not specified with 1,137.

Foreign-Born Population

16.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.5k people

15.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

17.4k people

As of 2021, 16.3% of Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA residents (18.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA was 15.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
5,944 households (5.54%)
Spanish
2,955 households (2.75%)
Russian
1,642 households (1.53%)

19.1% of the households in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) 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 Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 5.54% of the households in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
871 ± 159
Korea
515 ± 155
Gulf War (2001-)
276 ± 95

Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA employs 48.9k people. The largest industries in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,740 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,442 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,316 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($322,227), Legal services ($300,115), and Offices of physicians ($276,512).

Males in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.58 times higher than the average income of females, which is $141,302. The income inequality in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.506, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,148

Women

48.5%

24,621

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA in 2020 was 47,769 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

48.9k

2021 Value

2.29%

1 Year growth

± 2.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 2.29%, from 47.8k employees to 48.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA, are Other managers (2,909 people), Physicians (2,131 people), and Chief executives & legislators (2,105 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) 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

48.9k

2021 Value

2.29%

1 Year growth

± 2.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 2.29%, from 47.8k employees to 48.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,740 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,442 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,316 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$134,497

Median earning men ± $7,532

$66,306

Median earning women ± $4,725

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($210,018), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($167,321), and Manufacturing ($150,741).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($146,300), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($129,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($121,108).

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 Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) 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 Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA awarded 3,704 degrees. The student population of Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,322 male students and 9,268 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA are White (1,467 and 44.9%), followed by Unknown (644 and 19.7%), Hispanic or Latino (412 and 12.6%), and Asian (336 and 10.3%).

The largest universities in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Regis College (167598) (1,222 and 33%), Babson College (164580) (1,071 and 28.9%), and Wellesley College (739 and 20%).

The most popular majors in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA are General Business Administration & Management (1,038 and 28%), Registered Nursing (811 and 21.9%), and General Studies (91 and 2.46%).

The median tuition cost in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA for private four year colleges is $55,278.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 30.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,590 (31.8% men and 68.2% 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 13,590 students enrolled in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA, 31.8% men and 68.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,694 records, of which 63.9% were women and 36.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
91 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
607 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
231 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 91 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Regis College (167598)
1,222 degrees awarded
Babson College (164580)
1,071 degrees awarded
Wellesley College
739 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Regis College (167598) with 1,222 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,064 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA, which is 0.403 times less than the 2,640 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 1,467 degrees mean that there were 2.28 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 644 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 ($55,278) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($4,800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) 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, 0.469% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.179% 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 Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA in 2021 were Graduate Degree (34.4k), Bachelors Degree (25.5k), and Primary Education (12.6k).

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 Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA was $951,800 in 2021, which is 3.89 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $920,400 to $951,800, a 3.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA is 86.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 31.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA is $201,676. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) 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

$951,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,972

$32,165

Median Property Taxes

±$829

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 Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

86.2%

Homeownership

2021

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 86.2% of the housing units in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 86.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) 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 Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) 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 Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) 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.

$201,676

Median Household Income

± $7,650

37.3k

Number of Households

± 1,164

In 2021, the median household income of the 37.3k households in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA grew to $201,676 from the previous year's value of $191,165.

The following chart displays the households in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.506

2021 Wage GINI in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA

0.518

2020 Wage GINI in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA

In 2021, the income inequality in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA was 0.506 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.15% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (60.1%)
Worked At Home (21.5%)
Public Transit (8.24%)

In 2021, 60.1% of workers in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (8.24%).

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

31.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (31.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) 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 Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA (3.62k out of 107k 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA is White, followed by Asian and Black.

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

98.9% of the population of Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 68.7% on employee plans, 3.37% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 0.154% 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

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

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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 28.5% under 18 years, 13.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

1.12%

Uninsured

68.7%

Employer Coverage

3.37%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

0.154%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA declined by 10.2% from 1.25% to 1.12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.