Fitchburg, MA

Census Place

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2024 Population
41,798
US Senator
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ed Markey
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
36.3
3.2% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
15.6%
0.702% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$73,040
3.37% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$336,400
13.8% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
21,174
2.2% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Fitchburg, 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.

92.9% of the residents in Fitchburg, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fitchburg, MA are Fitchburg State University (1,838 degrees awarded in 2023) and Monty Tech (30 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Fitchburg, MA was $336,400, and the homeownership rate was 54.1%.

Most people in Fitchburg, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Fitchburg, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Fitchburg, MA is home to a population of 41.8k people, from which 92.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 13% of Fitchburg, MA residents were born outside of the country (5.42k people).

In 2024, there were 3.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.9k people) in Fitchburg, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.92k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.93k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.9%
2024 Citizenship
95%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.9% of Fitchburg, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fitchburg, MA was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fitchburg, MA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    21.9k ± 1.27k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    6.92k ± 1.52k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    3.93k ± 844
33.5%
Hispanic Population
14k people

In 2024, there were 3.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.9k people) in Fitchburg, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.92k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.93k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

33.5% of the people in Fitchburg, MA are hispanic (14k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. China
    103,356 ± 7,834 people
  2. Brazil
    101,793 ± 7,776 people
  3. Dominican Republic
    101,190 ± 7,753 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 103,356 Massachusetts residents, followed by Brazil with 101,793 and Dominican Republic with 101,190.

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Foreign-Born Population

13%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
5.42k people
10.4%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
4.33k people

As of 2024, 13% of Fitchburg, MA residents (5.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fitchburg, MA was 10.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    381 ± 107
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    354 ± 145
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    303 ± 137

Fitchburg, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Fitchburg, MA employs 21.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fitchburg, MA were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,612 people), Manufacturing (2,619 people), and Retail Trade (2,534 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($106,375), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($90,078), and Public Administration ($87,578).

Employment

Occupations

21.2k
2024 Value
± 1,329
−2.2%
1 Year decline
± 8.89%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fitchburg, MA declined at a rate of −2.2%, from 21.7k employees to 21.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fitchburg, MA, are Production Occupations (2,063 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,047 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,994 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fitchburg, MA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

21.2k
2024 Value
± 1,329
−2.2%
1 Year decline
± 8.89%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fitchburg, MA declined at a rate of −2.2%, from 21.7k employees to 21.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fitchburg, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,612 people), Manufacturing (2,619 people), and Retail Trade (2,534 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fitchburg, MA, though some of these residents may live in Fitchburg, 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

$51,684
Median earning men ± $2,654
$42,473
Median earning women ± $4,004

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($107,848), Public Administration ($89,844), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($78,860), Public Administration ($77,273), and Wholesale Trade ($72,316).

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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

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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.

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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Fitchburg, MA awarded 1,868 degrees. The student population of Fitchburg, MA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,498 male students and 3,831 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fitchburg, MA are White (1,296 and 73.4%), Black or African American (162 and 9.17%), Hispanic or Latino (157 and 8.89%), and Asian (77 and 4.36%).

The largest universities in Fitchburg, MA by number of degrees awarded are Fitchburg State University (1,838 and 98.4%) and Monty Tech (30 and 1.61%).

The most popular majors in Fitchburg, MA are General Business Administration & Management (442 and 23.7%), Curriculum & Instruction (202 and 10.8%), and Registered Nursing (150 and 8.03%).

The median tuition cost in Fitchburg, MA for a public four year colleges is $970 for in-state students and $7,050 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Fitchburg, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,329 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 6,329 students enrolled in Fitchburg, MA, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,127 records, of which 63.3% were women and 36.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration
    97 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    342 degrees awarded
  3. Curriculum & Instruction
    202 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Fitchburg, MA was General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration with 97 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Fitchburg State University
    1,838 degrees awarded
  2. Monty Tech
    30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fitchburg State University with 1,838 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 675 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fitchburg, MA, which is 0.566 times less than the 1,193 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,296 degrees mean that there were 8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 162 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($970) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($10,076) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Fitchburg, MA was $336,400 in 2024, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $295,500 to $336,400, a 13.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Fitchburg, MA is 54.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Fitchburg, MA have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fitchburg, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$336,400
Median Property Value 2024
±$11,346
$9,007
Median Property Taxes
±$699

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

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Rent vs Own

54.1%
Homeownership
2024
61.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 54.1% of the housing units in Fitchburg, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.4%.

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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.
$73,040
Median Household Income
± $5,455
16.7k
Number of Households
± 1,123

In 2024, the median household income of the 16.7k households in Fitchburg, MA grew to $73,040 from the previous year's value of $70,659.

The following chart displays the households in Fitchburg, 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 Fitchburg, MA is from Massachusetts.
0.478
2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
0.48
2022 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2023, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.384% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (72.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.3%)
  3. Carpooled (9.73%)

In 2024, 72.8% of workers in Fitchburg, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.73%).

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

27.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fitchburg, MA have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.14% of the workforce in Fitchburg, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fitchburg, MA (6.26k out of 40.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fitchburg, MA is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and White.

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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Health

98% of the population of Fitchburg, MA has health coverage, with 39.9% on employee plans, 37.1% on Medicaid, 8.35% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.553% 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, 45.8% were men and 54.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.8% were men and 54.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.98%
Uninsured
39.9%
Employer Coverage
37.1%
Medicaid
8.35%
Medicare
12.1%
Non-Group
0.553%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fitchburg, MA grew by 7.84% from 1.83% to 1.98%.

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