Fitchburg, MA

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2021 Population

41,796

3.01% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.1

4.21% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.6%

0.625% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$60,466

10.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$232,400

7.34% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

20,494

3.19% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Fitchburg, MA had a population of 41.8k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $60,466. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fitchburg, MA grew from 40,576 to 41,796, a 3.01% increase and its median household income grew from $54,683 to $60,466, a 10.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fitchburg, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.9%), White (Hispanic) (12.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.34%), Other (Hispanic) (6.68%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.04%).

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.

95.4% of the residents in Fitchburg, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fitchburg, MA are Fitchburg State University (165820) (1,842 degrees awarded in 2021) and Monty Tech (433040) (30 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Fitchburg, MA was $232,400, and the homeownership rate was 56.1%.

Most people in Fitchburg, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 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 95.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.64% of Fitchburg, MA residents were born outside of the country (4.03k people).

In 2021, there were 4.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.5k people) in Fitchburg, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.16k White (Hispanic) and 3.9k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.4%

2021 Citizenship

95.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.4% of Fitchburg, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fitchburg, MA was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fitchburg, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
25.5k ± 993
White (Hispanic)
5.16k ± 915
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.9k ± 1.18k

30%

Hispanic Population

12.5k people

30% of the people in Fitchburg, MA are hispanic (12.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fitchburg, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

China
102,889 ± 7,817 people
Dominican Republic
98,796 ± 7,662 people
Brazil
87,929 ± 7,234 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 102,889 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 98,796 and Brazil with 87,929.

Foreign-Born Population

9.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.03k people

10.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.18k people

As of 2021, 9.64% of Fitchburg, MA residents (4.03k 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 Fitchburg, MA was 10.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
463 ± 205
Gulf War (2001-)
421 ± 163
Vietnam
406 ± 117

Fitchburg, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fitchburg, MA employs 20.5k people. The largest industries in Fitchburg, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,973 people), Retail Trade (2,604 people), and Manufacturing (2,532 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($95,824), Information ($68,524), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,524).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,737. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

20.5k

2021 Value

± 1,273

3.19%

1 Year growth

± 8.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fitchburg, MA grew at a rate of 3.19%, from 19.9k employees to 20.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fitchburg, MA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,676 people), Production Occupations (1,918 people), and Management Occupations (1,871 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fitchburg, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20.5k

2021 Value

± 1,273

3.19%

1 Year growth

± 8.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fitchburg, MA grew at a rate of 3.19%, from 19.9k employees to 20.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fitchburg, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,973 people), Retail Trade (2,604 people), and Manufacturing (2,532 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,558

Median earning men ± $2,601

$36,392

Median earning women ± $3,096

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($96,415), Information ($64,643), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($64,265).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($95,061), Information ($68,554), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,246).

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 Fitchburg, MA awarded 1,872 degrees. The student population of Fitchburg, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,572 male students and 4,127 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fitchburg, MA are White (1,364 and 75.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (175 and 9.64%), Black or African American (146 and 8.04%), and Asian (57 and 3.14%).

The largest universities in Fitchburg, MA by number of degrees awarded are Fitchburg State University (165820) (1,842 and 98.4%) and Monty Tech (433040) (30 and 1.6%).

The most popular majors in Fitchburg, MA are General Business Administration & Management (392 and 20.9%), Curriculum & Instruction (213 and 11.4%), and Registered Nursing (143 and 7.64%).

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 2021 in Fitchburg, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,699 (38.4% men and 61.6% 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 6,699 students enrolled in Fitchburg, MA, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,617 records, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
295 degree-majors awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
213 degree-majors awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
96 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Fitchburg, MA was General Business Administration & Management with 295 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Fitchburg, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fitchburg State University (165820)
1,842 degrees awarded
Monty Tech (433040)
30 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fitchburg State University (165820) with 1,842 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 670 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fitchburg, MA, which is 0.557 times less than the 1,202 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 1,364 degrees mean that there were 7.79 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 175 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

Public, 4-year or above ($970) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($9,685) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.35M), Bachelors Degree (1.33M), and Some college (1.01M).

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 Fitchburg, MA was $232,400 in 2021, which is 0.949 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $216,500 to $232,400, a 7.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Fitchburg, MA is 56.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fitchburg, MA have an average commute time of 25.8 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.

Median household income in Fitchburg, MA is $60,466. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Fitchburg, MA was Census Tract 7111 with a value of $101,905, followed by Census Tract 7103 and Census Tract 7102, with respective values of $80,573 and $73,190.

Housing

Property

$232,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,452

$9,204

Median Property Taxes

±$723

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.

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

Rent vs Own

56.1%

Homeownership

2021

58.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.1% of the housing units in Fitchburg, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7111
Census Tract 7103
Census Tract 7102

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fitchburg, MA was Census Tract 7111 with a value of $101,905, followed by Census Tract 7103 and Census Tract 7102, with respective values of $80,573 and $73,190.

The following map shows all of the places in Fitchburg, 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.

$60,466

Median Household Income

± $5,235

16.4k

Number of Households

± 1,110

In 2021, the median household income of the 16.4k households in Fitchburg, MA grew to $60,466 from the previous year's value of $54,683.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fitchburg, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2021, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0427% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (7.33%)

In 2021, 74.3% of workers in Fitchburg, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (7.33%).

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

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fitchburg, MA have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.99% of the workforce in Fitchburg, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fitchburg, MA (5.84k out of 40.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fitchburg, 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

97.3% of the population of Fitchburg, MA has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 32.9% on Medicaid, 9.72% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Worcester County, MA see 1002 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.906% increase from the previous year (993 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1294 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 180 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,002 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Worcester County, MA

Primary care physicians in Worcester County, MA see an average of 1,002 patients per year. This represents a 0.906% increase from the previous year (993 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.75%

Uninsured

40%

Employer Coverage

32.9%

Medicaid

9.72%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fitchburg, MA declined by 0.547% from 2.76% to 2.75%.

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