Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA

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US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

36.5

0.275% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.9%

7.93% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$77,089

4.15% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$405,500

11.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

52,028

22.2% 1-year decline

About

In N/A, Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA had a population of N/A people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $77,089. Between N/A and N/A the population of Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $74,016 to $77,089, a 4.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37%), White (Non-Hispanic) (26.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (14.3%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (6.8%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.71%).

46.4% of the households in Plymouth County--Brockton 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.

87.2% of the residents in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA was $405,500, and the homeownership rate was 57%.

Most people in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA N/A, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA borders Norfolk County (Central)--Norwood, Stoughton & Canton PUMA, MA, Bristol County--Taunton, Easton & Mansfield PUMA, MA, and Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA.

United States Massachusetts

Population & Diversity

Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA is home to a population of N/A people, from which 87.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 32.9% of Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (34.6k people).

In 2023, there were 1.39 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.9k people) in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28k White (Non-Hispanic) and 15k 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 Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA are Haitian (21,095 households), Portuguese (10,604 households), and Spanish (9,790 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,594

Women

51.6%

52,076

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 107,670 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

87.2%

2023 Citizenship

87.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 87.2% of Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA was 87.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
38.9k ± 1.93k
White (Non-Hispanic)
28k ± 1.83k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
15k ± 1.92k

12.9%

Hispanic Population

13.6k people

12.9% of the people in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA are hispanic (13.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Haiti
10,494 ± 2,389 people
Cabo Verde
9,938 ± 2,332 people
Brazil
1,194 ± 844 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA was Haiti, the natal country of 10,494 Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA residents, followed by Cabo Verde with 9,938 and Brazil with 1,194.

Foreign-Born Population

32.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

34.6k people

32.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

33.8k people

As of 2023, 32.9% of Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA residents (34.6k 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 Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA was 32.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Haitian
21,095 households (21.5%)
Portuguese
10,604 households (10.8%)
Spanish
9,790 households (9.96%)

46.4% of the households in Plymouth County--Brockton 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 Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA was Haitian. 21.5% of the households in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA reported speaking Haitian at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,068 ± 300
Gulf War (2001-)
540 ± 191
Gulf War (1990s)
470 ± 183

Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA employs 52k people. The largest industries in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA are , and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.15 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,257. The income inequality in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,146

Women

53.2%

29,116

Men

46.8%

The workforce of Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA in 2020 was 62,262 people, with 53.2% woman, and 46.8% men.

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

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Occupations

52k

2022 Value

−22.2%

1 Year decline

± −22.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −22.2%, from 66.9k employees to 52k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Plymouth County--Brockton 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

52k

2022 Value

−22.2%

1 Year decline

± −22.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −22.2%, from 66.9k employees to 52k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,521

Median earning men ± $1,447

$40,700

Median earning women ± $1,500

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($80,375), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,071), and Construction ($59,362).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($70,167), Public Administration ($65,417), and Construction ($59,961).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 9.09%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,960 (37.6% men and 62.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 4,960 students enrolled in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

Completions

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

Public, 2-year ($576) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($4,800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,440) 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 false, 0% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0% 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 Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA in false were N/A.

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 Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA was $405,500 in 2023, which is NaNN times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $364,700 to $405,500, a 11.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA is 57%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

People in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA is $77,089. In N/A, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Plymouth County--Brockton 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

$405,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,402

$20,298

Median Property Taxes

±$1,043

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

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In N/A, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Plymouth County--Brockton 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 Plymouth County--Brockton 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.

$77,089

Median Household Income

± $3,853

35.6k

Number of Households

± 1,549

In 2023, the median household income of the 35.6k households in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA grew to $77,089 from the previous year's value of $74,016.

The following chart displays the households in Plymouth County--Brockton 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

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

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

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA have a similar commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA (14.4k out of 103k 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 Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

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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

95.5% of the population of Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 37.3% on employee plans, 39.6% on Medicaid, 7.29% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.462% 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 26.9% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.52%

Uninsured

37.3%

Employer Coverage

39.6%

Medicaid

7.29%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.462%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA grew by 0.225% from 4.51% to 4.52%.

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