Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA

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2021 Population

111,422

2.29% 1-year decline

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

5.38%

3.46% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$121,411

6.43% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$529,600

7.08% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

56,099

0.873% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA had a population of 111k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $121,411. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA declined from 114,035 to 111,422, a −2.29% decrease and its median household income grew from $114,080 to $121,411, a 6.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (88%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.32%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%), White (Hispanic) (2.17%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.11%).

8.66% of the households in Amesbury Town 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.

97.6% of the residents in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Essex County (Central)--Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA are Merrimack College (166850) (1,577 degrees awarded in 2021), Gordon College (585 degrees), and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts (539 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA was $529,600, and the homeownership rate was 79.1%.

Most people in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA borders Lawrence, Haverhill & Methuen Town Cities PUMA, MA, Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA, Peabody City, Danvers, Reading, North Reading & Lynnfield Towns PUMA, MA, Billerica, Andover, Tewksbury & Wilmington Towns PUMA, MA, and Rockingham County (Southern)Portsmouth City PUMA, NH.

United States Massachusetts

Population & Diversity

Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA is home to a population of 111k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.5% of Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (8.35k people).

In 2021, there were 26.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.1k people) in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.24k 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 Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA are Spanish (2,666 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,013 households), and Portuguese (547 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,960

Women

50.2%

55,429

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 111,389 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.6% of Amesbury Town 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 Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
98.1k ± 1.26k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.7k ± 637
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.24k ± 693

4.63%

Hispanic Population

5.16k people

4.63% of the people in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA are hispanic (5.16k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
810 ± 696 people
China
637 ± 618 people
Dominican Republic
608 ± 604 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA was India, the natal country of 810 Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA residents, followed by China with 637 and Dominican Republic with 608.

Foreign-Born Population

7.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.35k people

7.11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.11k people

As of 2021, 7.5% of Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA residents (8.35k 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 Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA was 7.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,666 households (2.52%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,013 households (0.958%)
Portuguese
547 households (0.517%)

8.66% of the households in Amesbury Town 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 Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA was Spanish. 2.52% of the households in Amesbury Town City 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
1,575 ± 220
Gulf War (2001-)
934 ± 249
Korea
525 ± 151

Amesbury Town 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 Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA employs 56.1k people. The largest industries in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA are Elementary & secondary schools (3,675 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,497 people), and Construction (3,239 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($284,855), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($201,025), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($200,172).

Males in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.49 times higher than the average income of females, which is $85,050. The income inequality in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.491, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,351

Women

48.3%

29,242

Men

51.7%

The workforce of Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA in 2020 was 56,593 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

56.1k

2021 Value

−0.873%

1 Year decline

± −0.873%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.873%, from 56.6k employees to 56.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA, are Other managers (3,187 people), Registered nurses (1,638 people), and Cashiers (1,459 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Amesbury Town 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

56.1k

2021 Value

−0.873%

1 Year decline

± −0.873%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.873%, from 56.6k employees to 56.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,675 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,497 people), and Construction (3,239 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$80,174

Median earning men ± $4,723

$47,177

Median earning women ± $3,155

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($250,001), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($128,170), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($104,435).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($89,955), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,966), and Public Administration ($68,854).

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

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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 Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA awarded 3,063 degrees. The student population of Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,418 male students and 4,858 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA are White (1,978 and 67.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (443 and 15.1%), Black or African American (213 and 7.26%), and Unknown (139 and 4.74%).

The largest universities in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Merrimack College (166850) (1,577 and 51.5%), Gordon College (585 and 19.1%), and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts (539 and 17.6%).

The most popular majors in Essex County (Central)--Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (476 and 15.5%), General Business Administration & Management (183 and 5.97%), and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (122 and 3.98%).

The median tuition cost in Essex County (Central)--Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA for private four year colleges is $34,546.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,276 (47.6% men and 52.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,276 students enrolled in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA, 47.6% men and 52.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,172 records, of which 57.2% were women and 42.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
69 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
128 degree-majors awarded
Other Human Development, Family Studies, & Related Services
83 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Essex County (Central)--Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Essex County (Central)--Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Merrimack College (166850)
1,577 degrees awarded
Gordon College
585 degrees awarded
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts
539 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Merrimack College (166850) with 1,577 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,507 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA, which is 0.969 times less than the 1,556 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 1,978 degrees mean that there were 4.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 443 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 ($34,546) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,037) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) 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, 0.382% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.315% 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 Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (26.3k), High School or Equivalent (18k), and Graduate Degree (17.7k).

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 Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA was $529,600 in 2021, which is 2.16 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $494,600 to $529,600, a 7.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA is 79.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 32.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA is $121,411. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Amesbury Town 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

$529,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,573

$31,875

Median Property Taxes

±$1,092

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 Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.1%

Homeownership

2021

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.1% of the housing units in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Amesbury Town 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 Amesbury Town 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 Amesbury Town 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.

$121,411

Median Household Income

± $4,815

40.3k

Number of Households

± 1,461

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.3k households in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA grew to $121,411 from the previous year's value of $114,080.

The following chart displays the households in Amesbury Town 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

0.491

2021 Wage GINI in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA

0.495

2020 Wage GINI in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA

In 2021, the income inequality in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA was 0.491 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.5%)
Worked At Home (13.9%)
Carpooled (5.59%)

In 2021, 74.5% of workers in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.9%) and those who carpooled to work (5.59%).

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

32.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (32.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5% of the workforce in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Amesbury Town 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 Amesbury Town 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 Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.38% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA (5.75k 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 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Amesbury Town City PUMA, 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.

Health

98.3% of the population of Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 64.1% on employee plans, 8.38% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 0.537% on military or VA plans.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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960 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

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

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

1.66%

Uninsured

64.1%

Employer Coverage

8.38%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

0.537%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA declined by 4.6% from 1.74% to 1.66%.

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