Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA

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2023 Population

114,799

0.054% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

35.5

2.6% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

16%

3.73% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$76,205

4.38% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$395,100

8.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

56,828

0.162% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA had a population of 115k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $76,205. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA grew from 114,737 to 114,799, a 0.054% increase and its median household income grew from $73,008 to $76,205, a 4.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (21%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.1%), White (Hispanic) (6.7%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.58%).

42.1% of the households in Middlesex County--Lowell 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.

86.3% of the residents in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA are University of Massachusetts-Lowell (4,894 degrees awarded in 2022) and Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute (166498) (23 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA was $395,100, and the homeownership rate was 44%.

Most people in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA borders Middlesex County (Northwest)--Outside Lowell PUMA, MA and Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA.

United States Massachusetts

Population & Diversity

Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA is home to a population of 115k people, from which 86.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 29.6% of Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (34k people).

In 2023, there were 2.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.7k people) in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 11.5k Black or African American (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 Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA are Spanish (14,229 households), Khmer (10,778 households), and Portuguese (5,999 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,536

Women

50.1%

57,201

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 114,737 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

86.3%

2023 Citizenship

87%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 86.3% of Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA was 87%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
50.7k ± 1.92k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
24.1k ± 1.57k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.5k ± 1.64k

19.3%

Hispanic Population

22.2k people

19.3% of the people in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA are hispanic (22.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Cambodia
7,757 ± 2,088 people
Brazil
3,406 ± 1,411 people
India
2,245 ± 1,152 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA was Cambodia, the natal country of 7,757 Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA residents, followed by Brazil with 3,406 and India with 2,245.

Foreign-Born Population

29.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

34k people

28.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

33k people

As of 2023, 29.6% of Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA residents (34k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA was 28.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
14,229 households (13.1%)
Khmer
10,778 households (9.96%)
Portuguese
5,999 households (5.54%)

42.1% of the households in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA was Spanish. 13.1% of the households in Middlesex County--Lowell 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
1,060 ± 273
Gulf War (2001-)
576 ± 197
Gulf War (1990s)
230 ± 121

Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA employs 56.8k people. The largest industries in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,239 people), Construction (3,113 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,388 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($144,190), Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers ($135,297), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($111,857).

Males in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,909. The income inequality in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,426

Women

48.3%

28,303

Men

51.7%

The workforce of Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA in 2020 was 54,729 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

56.8k

2022 Value

−0.162%

1 Year decline

± −0.162%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.162%, from 56.9k employees to 56.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA, are Other assemblers and fabricators (1,827 people), Cashiers (1,805 people), and Nursing assistants (1,252 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Middlesex County--Lowell 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

56.8k

2022 Value

−0.162%

1 Year decline

± −0.162%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.162%, from 56.9k employees to 56.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,239 people), Construction (3,113 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,388 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,059

Median earning men ± $2,305

$43,313

Median earning women ± $1,882

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($90,653), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,818), and Wholesale Trade ($73,867).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($87,817), Public Administration ($73,333), and Construction ($58,333).

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 Middlesex County--Lowell 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 Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA awarded 4,917 degrees. The student population of Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 9,745 male students and 7,473 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA are White (2,778 and 60.4%), followed by Asian (538 and 11.7%), Hispanic or Latino (501 and 10.9%), and Unknown (335 and 7.28%).

The largest universities in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are University of Massachusetts-Lowell (4,894 and 99.5%) and Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute (166498) (23 and 0.468%).

The most popular majors in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA are General Business Administration & Management (1,105 and 22.5%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (341 and 6.94%), and General Psychology (240 and 4.88%).

The median tuition cost in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA for a public four year colleges is $15,462 for in-state students and $33,830 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 17,218 (56.6% men and 43.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 17,218 students enrolled in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA, 56.6% men and 43.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,914 records, of which 41.8% were women and 58.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
207 degrees awarded
General Psychology
192 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
603 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 207 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
4,894 degrees awarded
Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute (166498)
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Massachusetts-Lowell with 4,894 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,751 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA, which is 1.27 times more than the 2,166 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 2,778 degrees mean that there were 5.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 538 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 ($15,462) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($720) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

Measure

In 2022, 2.68% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 3.88% 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 Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (30.3k), Some college (17.2k), and Bachelors Degree (15.2k).

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 Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA was $395,100 in 2023, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $362,800 to $395,100, a 8.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA is 44%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA is $76,205. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Middlesex County--Lowell 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

$395,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,594

$18,650

Median Property Taxes

±$947

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 Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

44%

Homeownership

2023

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 44% of the housing units in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Middlesex County--Lowell 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 Middlesex County--Lowell 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 Middlesex County--Lowell 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.

$76,205

Median Household Income

± $3,337

42.4k

Number of Households

± 1,813

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.4k households in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA grew to $76,205 from the previous year's value of $73,008.

The following chart displays the households in Middlesex County--Lowell 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

0.418

2022 Wage GINI in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA

0.418

2021 Wage GINI in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA

In 2022, the income inequality in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.171% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73%)
Worked At Home (10%)
Carpooled (8.62%)

In 2023, 73% of workers in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (8.62%).

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

27.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA (17.6k out of 110k 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 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

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% of the population of Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 42.7% on employee plans, 32.9% on Medicaid, 7.06% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.731% 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 23.3% under 18 years, 26.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.99%

Uninsured

42.7%

Employer Coverage

32.9%

Medicaid

7.06%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

0.731%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA declined by 11.2% from 4.49% to 3.99%.

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