Easthampton Town, MA

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    2023 Population
    16,103
    US Senator
    Elizabeth Warren
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ed Markey
    Democratic Party
    2023 Poverty Rate
    8.86%
    4.74% 1-year decrease
    2023 Median Household Income
    $72,925
    8.31% 1-year growth
    2023 Median Property Value
    $343,800
    3.84% 1-year growth
    2023 Employed Population
    8,258
    2.09% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Easthampton Town, 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.

    99.1% of the residents in Easthampton Town, MA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2023, the median property value in Easthampton Town, MA was $343,800, and the homeownership rate was 59.9%.

    Most people in Easthampton Town, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Easthampton Town, MA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Easthampton Town, MA is home to a population of 16.1k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.32% of Easthampton Town, MA residents were born outside of the country (1.18k people).

    In 2023, there were 15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.8k people) in Easthampton Town, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 918 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 410 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.1%
    2023 Citizenship
    98.1%
    2022 Citizenship

    As of 2023, 99.1% of Easthampton Town, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Easthampton Town, MA was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Easthampton Town, MA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      13.8k ± 495
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      918 ± 389
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      410 ± 250
    8.49%
    Hispanic Population
    1.37k people

    In 2023, there were 15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.8k people) in Easthampton Town, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 918 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 410 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.49% of the people in Easthampton Town, MA are hispanic (1.37k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Easthampton Town, MA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Brazil
      108,593 ± 8,028 people
    2. Dominican Republic
      106,391 ± 7,947 people
    3. China
      103,416 ± 7,837 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was Brazil, the natal country of 108,593 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 106,391 and China with 103,416.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.32%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.18k people
    7.48%
    2022 Foreign-Born Population
    1.21k people

    As of 2023, 7.32% of Easthampton Town, MA residents (1.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Easthampton Town, MA was 7.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      587 ± 151
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      256 ± 234
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      140 ± 108

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

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Easthampton Town, MA.

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    Health

    97.2% of the population of Easthampton Town, MA has health coverage, with 53.2% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 0.764% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 130 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.1% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 42.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    2.75%
    Uninsured
    53.2%
    Employer Coverage
    11.3%
    Medicaid
    16%
    Medicare
    16%
    Non-Group
    0.764%
    Military or VA

    Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Easthampton Town, MA declined by 22.9% from 3.57% to 2.75%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Easthampton Town, MA employs 8.26k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Easthampton Town, MA were Educational Services (1,457 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,217 people), and Retail Trade (1,212 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($120,000), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($102,910), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($102,910).

    Employment

    Occupations

    8.26k
    2023 Value
    ± 790
    2.09%
    1 Year growth
    ± 12.8%

    From 2022 to 2023, employment in Easthampton Town, MA grew at a rate of 2.09%, from 8.09k employees to 8.26k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Easthampton Town, MA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (996 people), Management Occupations (961 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (903 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Easthampton Town, MA.

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    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.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    8.26k
    2023 Value
    ± 790
    2.09%
    1 Year growth
    ± 12.8%

    From 2022 to 2023, employment in Easthampton Town, MA grew at a rate of 2.09%, from 8.09k employees to 8.26k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Easthampton Town, MA, are Educational Services (1,457 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,217 people), and Retail Trade (1,212 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Easthampton Town, MA, though some of these residents may live in Easthampton Town, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $56,616
    Median earning men ± $6,727
    $41,554
    Median earning women ± $5,375

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($118,767), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,355), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,188).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($88,224), Information ($63,482), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,375).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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

    Voting results are not available for Easthampton Town, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (61.2%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (36%)
      Republican Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Massachusetts

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    Elizabeth Warren
    Senator from Massachusetts1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ed Markey
    Senator from Massachusetts2
    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.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/massachusetts-special-senate-election.html |title=Democrat Wins Special Election for Kerry's Senate Seat |work=The New York Times |date=June 25, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2020 |last1=Seelye |first1=Katharine Q. }}

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Easthampton Town, MA was $343,800 in 2023, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $331,100 to $343,800, a 3.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Easthampton Town, MA is 59.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Easthampton Town, MA have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Easthampton Town, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $343,800
    Median Property Value 2023
    ±$14,184
    $4,745
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$529

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    59.9%
    Homeownership
    2023
    66.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2023

    In 2023, 59.9% of the housing units in Easthampton Town, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.7%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $72,925
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,302
    7.92k
    Number of Households
    ± 802

    In 2023, the median household income of the 7.92k households in Easthampton Town, MA grew to $72,925 from the previous year's value of $67,329.

    The following chart displays the households in Easthampton Town, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Easthampton Town, MA is from Massachusetts.
    0.477
    2024 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
    0.478
    2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

    In 2024, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.306% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2023
    1. Drove Alone (76%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.5%)
    3. Walked (3.56%)

    In 2023, 76% of workers in Easthampton Town, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.5%) and those who walked to work (3.56%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    22.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Easthampton Town, MA have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.218% of the workforce in Easthampton Town, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Easthampton Town, MA (1.42k out of 16.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

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

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