Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA

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2023 Population

101,322

0.374% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

1.83% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.4%

2.25% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$95,695

5.57% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$598,200

6.18% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

56,056

19.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA had a population of 101k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $95,695. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA grew from 100,944 to 101,322, a 0.374% increase and its median household income grew from $90,646 to $95,695, a 5.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (29.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.06%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.53%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.74%).

38.3% of the households in Norfolk County--Quincy 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.

85.3% of the residents in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA are Quincy College (424 degrees awarded in 2022), Eastern Nazarene College (205 degrees), and Massachusetts School of Barbering (40 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA was $598,200, and the homeownership rate was 44.9%.

Most people in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA borders Boston City--Dorchester & South Boston PUMA, MA, Norfolk County--Brookline, Milton & Dedham PUMA, MA, Norfolk County (Northeast)--Weymouth, Braintree, Randolph & Cohasset PUMA, MA, and Plymouth County (North)--Marshfield, Hingham & Scituate PUMA, MA.

United States Massachusetts

Population & Diversity

Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA is home to a population of 101k people, from which 85.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 32.7% of Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (33.1k people).

In 2023, there were 1.86 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.1k people) in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.14k 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 Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (16,316 households), Vietnamese (3,739 households), and Spanish (3,392 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,443

Women

49.6%

52,186

Men

50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 103,629 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

85.3%

2023 Citizenship

85.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 85.3% of Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA was 85.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
55.1k ± 2.14k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
29.6k ± 1.61k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.14k ± 1.13k

5.76%

Hispanic Population

5.84k people

5.76% of the people in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA are hispanic (5.84k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
10,709 ± 2,406 people
Vietnam
2,730 ± 1,266 people
India
2,667 ± 1,251 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA was China, the natal country of 10,709 Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA residents, followed by Vietnam with 2,730 and India with 2,667.

Foreign-Born Population

32.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

33.1k people

33%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

33.3k people

As of 2023, 32.7% of Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA residents (33.1k 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 Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA was 33%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
16,316 households (16.9%)
Vietnamese
3,739 households (3.88%)
Spanish
3,392 households (3.52%)

38.3% of the households in Norfolk County--Quincy 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 Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 16.9% of the households in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
914 ± 284
Gulf War (2001-)
788 ± 250
Gulf War (1990s)
389 ± 152

Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA employs 56.1k people. The largest industries in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,495 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,196 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,046 people), and the highest paying industries are Couriers & messengers ($189,873), Data processing, hosting & related services ($180,041), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($176,017).

Males in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $83,782. The income inequality in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,564

Women

49.7%

32,939

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA in 2020 was 65,503 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

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

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Occupations

56.1k

2022 Value

−19.1%

1 Year decline

± −19.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −19.1%, from 69.3k employees to 56.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA, are Software developers (1,695 people), Other managers (1,694 people), and Registered nurses (1,624 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Norfolk County--Quincy 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.1k

2022 Value

−19.1%

1 Year decline

± −19.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −19.1%, from 69.3k employees to 56.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,495 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,196 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,046 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$69,334

Median earning men ± $3,877

$55,381

Median earning women ± $2,390

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,156), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,797), and Public Administration ($98,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($83,578), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,857), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,206).

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

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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 Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA awarded 669 degrees. The student population of Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,360 male students and 1,831 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA are White (355 and 55.1%), followed by Black or African American (133 and 20.7%), Hispanic or Latino (66 and 10.2%), and Unknown (38 and 5.9%).

The largest universities in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Quincy College (424 and 63.4%), Eastern Nazarene College (205 and 30.6%), and Massachusetts School of Barbering (40 and 5.98%).

The most popular majors in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA are General Business Administration & Management (78 and 11.7%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (59 and 8.82%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (46 and 6.88%).

The median tuition costs in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA are $26,730 for private four year colleges, and $6,168 and $6,168 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 Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,191 (42.6% men and 57.4% 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 3,191 students enrolled in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,420 records, of which 56.3% were women and 43.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
37 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
54 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
38 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 37 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Quincy College
424 degrees awarded
Eastern Nazarene College
205 degrees awarded
Massachusetts School of Barbering
40 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Quincy College with 424 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 251 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA, which is 0.6 times less than the 418 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 355 degrees mean that there were 2.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 133 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 ($26,730) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,260) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,000) 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, 1.72% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.76% 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 Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (23.3k), High School or Equivalent (17.8k), and Graduate Degree (17.8k).

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 Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA was $598,200 in 2023, which is 1.97 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $563,400 to $598,200, a 6.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA is 44.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 34.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA is $95,695. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Norfolk County--Quincy 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

$598,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,406

$20,479

Median Property Taxes

±$1,085

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

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

Rent vs Own

44.9%

Homeownership

2023

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 44.9% of the housing units in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Norfolk County--Quincy 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 Norfolk County--Quincy 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 Norfolk County--Quincy 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.

$95,695

Median Household Income

± $3,954

45.6k

Number of Households

± 1,879

In 2023, the median household income of the 45.6k households in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA grew to $95,695 from the previous year's value of $90,646.

The following chart displays the households in Norfolk County--Quincy 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.461

2022 Wage GINI in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA

In 2022, the income inequality in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (53%)
Worked At Home (18.1%)
Public Transit (17.7%)

In 2023, 53% of workers in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (17.7%).

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

34.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (34.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.55% of the workforce in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA (11.5k out of 100k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, 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

96.5% of the population of Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.557% 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 15.9% under 18 years, 27.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.47%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

0.557%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Norfolk County--Quincy PUMA, MA grew by 2.07% from 3.4% to 3.47%.

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