Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA

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2021 Population

131,798

1.12% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

8.92%

1.31% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$88,351

2.38% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$362,100

5.51% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

65,537

0.897% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA had a population of 132k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $88,351. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA grew from 130,338 to 131,798, a 1.12% increase and its median household income grew from $86,293 to $88,351, a 2.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.38%), White (Hispanic) (2.82%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.44%).

14.5% of the households in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns 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.

97.3% of the residents in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bristol County--Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA are Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) (480 degrees awarded in 2021) and Rob Roy Academy-Taunton (23 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA was $362,100, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

Most people in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA borders Greater Franklin Town City PUMA, MA, Attleboro City, North Attleborough, Swansea, Seekonk, Rehoboth & Plainville Towns PUMA, MA, Bristol (Outside New Bedford City) & Plymouth (South) Counties PUMA, MA, Fall River City & Somerset Town PUMA, MA, Plymouth & Bristol Counties (Outside Brockton City) PUMA, MA, and Plymouth County (Central) PUMA, MA.

United States Massachusetts

Population & Diversity

Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA is home to a population of 132k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.6% of Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (14k people).

In 2021, there were 17.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (108k people) in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.77k 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 Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA are Portuguese (7,871 households), Spanish (3,881 households), and Haitian (1,722 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,910

Women

51.6%

63,706

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 131,616 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
108k ± 1.92k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6k ± 1.06k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.77k ± 1.35k

5.05%

Hispanic Population

6.66k people

5.05% of the people in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA are hispanic (6.66k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Portugal
3,117 ± 1,354 people
Cabo Verde
1,649 ± 991 people
Azores Islands
1,083 ± 805 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA was Portugal, the natal country of 3,117 Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA residents, followed by Cabo Verde with 1,649 and Azores Islands with 1,083.

Foreign-Born Population

10.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14k people

9.67%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.6k people

As of 2021, 10.6% of Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA residents (14k 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 Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA was 9.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Portuguese
7,871 households (6.27%)
Spanish
3,881 households (3.09%)
Haitian
1,722 households (1.37%)

14.5% of the households in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns 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 Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA was Portuguese. 6.27% of the households in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA reported speaking Portuguese at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,918 ± 325
Gulf War (1990s)
1,018 ± 276
Gulf War (2001-)
712 ± 200

Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA employs 65.5k people. The largest industries in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA are Construction (4,832 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,247 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,405 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($164,760), Computer Systems Design ($144,863), and Other professional, scientific & technical services ($135,509).

Males in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,886. The income inequality in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,418

Women

50.5%

32,712

Men

49.5%

The workforce of Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA in 2020 was 66,130 people, with 50.5% woman, and 49.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

65.5k

2021 Value

−0.897%

1 Year decline

± −0.897%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.897%, from 66.1k employees to 65.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA, are Registered nurses (2,088 people), Other managers (1,833 people), and Customer service representatives (1,697 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns 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

65.5k

2021 Value

−0.897%

1 Year decline

± −0.897%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.897%, from 66.1k employees to 65.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA, are Construction (4,832 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,247 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,405 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,283

Median earning men ± $1,770

$43,722

Median earning women ± $1,840

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($97,752), Information ($86,888), and Public Administration ($81,798).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,158), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,324), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,925).

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 Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns 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 Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA awarded 503 degrees. The student population of Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 651 male students and 1,066 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA are White (328 and 70.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (49 and 10.5%), Asian (34 and 7.31%), and Black or African American (21 and 4.52%).

The largest universities in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) (480 and 95.4%) and Rob Roy Academy-Taunton (23 and 4.57%).

The most popular majors in Bristol County--Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA are General Psychology (55 and 10.9%), General Business Administration & Management (54 and 10.7%), and General Biological Sciences (29 and 5.77%).

The median tuition cost in Bristol County--Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA for private four year colleges is $57,700.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,717 (37.9% men and 62.1% 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 1,717 students enrolled in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA, 37.9% men and 62.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,201 records, of which 62.4% were women and 37.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
55 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
54 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
29 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bristol County--Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA was General Psychology with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bristol County--Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281)
480 degrees awarded
Rob Roy Academy-Taunton
23 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) with 480 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 184 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA, which is 0.577 times less than the 319 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 328 degrees mean that there were 6.69 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 49 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 ($57,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($940) 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, 1.36% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.5% 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 Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (30.9k), Bachelors Degree (21.1k), and Some college (20.2k).

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 Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA was $362,100 in 2021, which is 1.48 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $343,200 to $362,100, a 5.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA is 73%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 30.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA is $88,351. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns 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

$362,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,860

$35,793

Median Property Taxes

±$1,313

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 Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73%

Homeownership

2021

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73% of the housing units in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns 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 Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns 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 Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns 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.

$88,351

Median Household Income

± $3,235

49.1k

Number of Households

± 1,735

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.1k households in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA grew to $88,351 from the previous year's value of $86,293.

The following chart displays the households in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns 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

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA

0.444

2020 Wage GINI in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA

In 2021, the income inequality in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.437% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Worked At Home (7.6%)
Carpooled (7.58%)

In 2021, 79.3% of workers in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.58%).

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

30.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (30.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.59% of the workforce in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns 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 Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.92% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA (11.5k out of 129k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns 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 Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 56.8% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.913% 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.

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 22.9% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

1.71%

Uninsured

56.8%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

0.913%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA declined by 6.83% from 1.84% to 1.71%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Taunton City, Mansfield, Norton, Raynam, Dighton & Berkley Towns PUMA, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.