Medford, MA

Census Place

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2021 Population

60,708

4.15% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.7

0.847% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.59%

11.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$107,853

6.61% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$588,100

6.56% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

37,180

1.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Medford, MA had a population of 60.7k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $107,853. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Medford, MA grew from 58,290 to 60,708, a 4.15% increase and its median household income grew from $101,168 to $107,853, a 6.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Medford, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.32%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.41%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.39%).

None of the households in Medford, 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.

89.7% of the residents in Medford, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Medford, MA are Tufts University (168148) (4,142 degrees awarded in 2021), Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy (362782) (232 degrees), and Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing (113 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Medford, MA was $588,100, and the homeownership rate was 54.5%.

Most people in Medford, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Medford, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Medford, MA is home to a population of 60.7k people, from which 89.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.6% of Medford, MA residents were born outside of the country (13.7k people).

In 2021, there were 6.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.5k people) in Medford, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.39k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.05k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.7%

2021 Citizenship

90.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.7% of Medford, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Medford, MA was 90.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Medford, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
41.5k ± 1.43k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.39k ± 824
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.05k ± 856

8.39%

Hispanic Population

5.09k people

8.39% of the people in Medford, MA are hispanic (5.09k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Medford, 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

22.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.7k people

22.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.9k people

As of 2021, 22.6% of Medford, MA residents (13.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Medford, MA was 22.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
593 ± 253
Gulf War (2001-)
317 ± 176
Korea
246 ± 95

Medford, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Medford, MA employs 37.2k people. The largest industries in Medford, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,050 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,665 people), and Educational Services (4,899 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($90,064), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($89,739), and Manufacturing ($87,946).

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

37.2k

2021 Value

± 1,702

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 6.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Medford, MA grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 36.6k employees to 37.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Medford, MA, are Management Occupations (4,323 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,612 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (3,453 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Medford, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

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

37.2k

2021 Value

± 1,702

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 6.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Medford, MA grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 36.6k employees to 37.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Medford, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,050 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,665 people), and Educational Services (4,899 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Medford, MA, though some of these residents may live in Medford, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$67,412

Median earning men ± $6,653

$53,673

Median earning women ± $4,100

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,833), Public Administration ($98,981), and Manufacturing ($90,400).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,038), Manufacturing ($74,977), and Public Administration ($73,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

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

Voting results are not available for Medford, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

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 Medford, MA awarded 4,487 degrees. The student population of Medford, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,144 male students and 16,490 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Medford, MA are White (2,323 and 59.9%), followed by Asian (585 and 15.1%), Hispanic or Latino (377 and 9.73%), and Black or African American (224 and 5.78%).

The largest universities in Medford, MA by number of degrees awarded are Tufts University (168148) (4,142 and 92.3%), Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy (362782) (232 and 5.17%), and Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing (113 and 2.52%).

The most popular majors in Medford, MA are International Relations & Affairs (478 and 10.7%), Dentistry (243 and 5.42%), and Computer Science (237 and 5.28%).

The median tuition cost in Medford, MA for private four year colleges is $61,646.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Medford, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 11.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 50.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 27,634 (40.3% men and 59.7% 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 2021 there were 27,634 students enrolled in Medford, MA, 40.3% men and 59.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,444 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
215 degree-majors awarded
Computer Science
176 degree-majors awarded
International Relations & Affairs
160 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Medford, MA was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 215 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tufts University (168148)
4,142 degrees awarded
Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy (362782)
232 degrees awarded
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
113 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tufts University (168148) with 4,142 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,806 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Medford, MA, which is 0.674 times less than the 2,681 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 2,323 degrees mean that there were 3.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 585 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 ($61,646) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,610) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,150) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

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 Medford, MA was $588,100 in 2021, which is 2.4 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $551,900 to $588,100, a 6.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Medford, MA is 54.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Medford, MA have an average commute time of 30.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Medford, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Medford, MA is $107,853. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Medford, MA was Census Tract 3392 with a value of $161,200, followed by Census Tract 3398.02 and Census Tract 3396, with respective values of $153,117 and $120,693.

Housing

Property

$588,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,984

$13,502

Median Property Taxes

±$914

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

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

Rent vs Own

54.5%

Homeownership

2021

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 54.5% of the housing units in Medford, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Medford, 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 3392
Census Tract 3398.02
Census Tract 3396

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Medford, MA was Census Tract 3392 with a value of $161,200, followed by Census Tract 3398.02 and Census Tract 3396, with respective values of $153,117 and $120,693.

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

$107,853

Median Household Income

± $5,135

24.8k

Number of Households

± 1,364

In 2021, the median household income of the 24.8k households in Medford, MA grew to $107,853 from the previous year's value of $101,168.

The following chart displays the households in Medford, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Medford, 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 (52.9%)
Public Transit (16.5%)
Worked At Home (14.4%)

In 2021, 52.9% of workers in Medford, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (16.5%) and those who worked at home (14.4%).

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

30.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Medford, MA have a longer commute time (30.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.26% of the workforce in Medford, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Medford, MA (4.43k out of 58.4k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Medford, MA is White, followed by Asian and Black.

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

96.4% of the population of Medford, MA has health coverage, with 60.5% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.651% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Massachusetts was $10,559 in 2014. This is a 2.78% increase from the previous year ($10,273).

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, MA see 782 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.39% decrease from the previous year (793 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 976 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 157 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Middlesex County, MA.

782 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Middlesex County, MA

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, MA see an average of 782 patients per year. This represents a 1.39% decrease from the previous year (793 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.6% under 18 years, 33.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.63%

Uninsured

60.5%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

0.651%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Medford, MA grew by 17.2% from 3.09% to 3.63%.

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