Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA

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2023 Population

109,012

2.57% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

34.9

1.97% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

12.5%

3.61% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$82,768

0.939% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$372,800

4.13% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

56,182

21.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA had a population of 109k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $82,768. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA grew from 106,276 to 109,012, a 2.57% increase and its median household income grew from $81,998 to $82,768, a 0.939% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.29%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.75%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%).

14.8% of the households in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton 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.

95% of the residents in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA are University of Massachusetts-Amherst (9,752 degrees awarded in 2022), Smith College (946 degrees), and Mount Holyoke College (166939) (834 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA was $372,800, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%.

Most people in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA borders Franklin & Hampshire (West, North, East) Counties PUMA, MA, Hampden County (West)--Westfield & Holyoke PUMA, MA, and Hampden County (East)--Chicopee PUMA, MA.

United States Massachusetts

Population & Diversity

Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA is home to a population of 109k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.2% of Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (11.1k people).

In 2023, there were 11.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.1k people) in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.14k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.68k 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 Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA are Spanish (5,345 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,196 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (850 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,606

Women

52.1%

56,707

Men

47.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 118,313 inhabitants, with 47.9% men, and 52.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

95%

2023 Citizenship

94.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95% of Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.1k ± 777
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.14k ± 385
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.68k ± 581

8.3%

Hispanic Population

9.05k people

8.3% of the people in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA are hispanic (9.05k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
1,050 ± 792 people
India
584 ± 592 people
El Salvador
396 ± 488 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA was China, the natal country of 1,050 Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA residents, followed by India with 584 and El Salvador with 396.

Foreign-Born Population

10.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

10.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

11.3k people

As of 2023, 10.2% of Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA residents (11.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,345 households (5.03%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,196 households (2.07%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
850 households (0.8%)

14.8% of the households in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA was Spanish. 5.03% of the households in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton 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
1,987 ± 334
Gulf War (2001-)
827 ± 208
Gulf War (1990s)
656 ± 259

Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA employs 56.2k people. The largest industries in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,592 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,484 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,373 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($290,986), Logging ($202,190), and Software publishing ($190,702).

Males in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.09 times higher than the average income of females, which is $76,239. The income inequality in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,350

Women

51.8%

34,753

Men

48.2%

The workforce of Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA in 2020 was 72,103 people, with 51.8% woman, and 48.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

56.2k

2022 Value

−21.9%

1 Year decline

± −21.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −21.9%, from 71.9k employees to 56.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA, are Postsecondary teachers (2,516 people), Registered nurses (2,053 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,292 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hampshire County (South)--Northampton 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

56.2k

2022 Value

−21.9%

1 Year decline

± −21.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −21.9%, from 71.9k employees to 56.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,592 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,484 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,373 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,890

Median earning men ± $2,060

$36,302

Median earning women ± $2,700

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($87,434), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,373), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,073).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($79,464), Public Administration ($74,914), and Wholesale Trade ($72,955).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (61.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36%)
Republican Party
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.

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 2022, universities in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA awarded 12,476 degrees. The student population of Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 16,885 male students and 23,033 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA are White (7,134 and 64.5%), followed by Asian (1,275 and 11.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1,012 and 9.16%), and Unknown (586 and 5.3%).

The largest universities in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are University of Massachusetts-Amherst (9,752 and 78.2%), Smith College (946 and 7.58%), and Mount Holyoke College (166939) (834 and 6.68%).

The most popular majors in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA are Computer Science (721 and 5.78%), General Psychology (571 and 4.58%), and General Business Administration & Management (547 and 4.38%).

The median tuition costs in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA are $58,380 for private four year colleges, and $16,186 and $37,405 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 46.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 39,918 (42.3% men and 57.7% 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 2022 there were 39,918 students enrolled in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 21,603 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
551 degrees awarded
Computer Science
535 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
442 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA was General Psychology with 551 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
9,752 degrees awarded
Smith College
946 degrees awarded
Mount Holyoke College (166939)
834 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Massachusetts-Amherst with 9,752 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 5,042 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA, which is 0.678 times less than the 7,434 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,134 degrees mean that there were 5.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1,275 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 ($58,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($766) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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 2022, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.354% 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 Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA in 2022 were Some college (25.3k), Bachelors Degree (21.4k), and High School or Equivalent (21.3k).

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 Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA was $372,800 in 2023, which is 1.23 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $358,000 to $372,800, a 4.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA is 62.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA is $82,768. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA was Norfolk County (Northwest)--Needham, Wellesley & Westwood PUMA, MA with a value of $208,032, followed by Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA and Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, with respective values of $183,363 and $164,588.

Housing

Property

$372,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,541

$25,803

Median Property Taxes

±$962

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 Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.1%

Homeownership

2023

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.1% of the housing units in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA was Norfolk County (Northwest)--Needham, Wellesley & Westwood PUMA, MA with a value of $208,032, followed by Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA and Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, with respective values of $183,363 and $164,588.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton 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.

$82,768

Median Household Income

± $4,517

41.6k

Number of Households

± 1,730

In 2023, the median household income of the 41.6k households in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA grew to $82,768 from the previous year's value of $81,998.

The following chart displays the households in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton 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

0.469

2022 Wage GINI in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA

0.445

2021 Wage GINI in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA

In 2022, the income inequality in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 5.44% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (61.4%)
Worked At Home (18%)
Walked (10.3%)

In 2023, 61.4% of workers in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18%) and those who walked to work (10.3%).

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

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.58% of the workforce in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton 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 Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA (11k out of 87.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton 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

97.9% of the population of Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 56.4% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 17.4% on non-group plans, and 0.722% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 966 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.625% increase from the previous year (960 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 930 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 142 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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966 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 966 patients per year. This represents a 0.625% increase from the previous year (960 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.3% under 18 years, 32.2% between 18 and 34 years, 31.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.15%

Uninsured

56.4%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

17.4%

Non-Group

0.722%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA declined by 7.47% from 2.32% to 2.15%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hampshire County (South)--Northampton PUMA, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.