West Springfield Town, MA

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2022 Population
28,755
0.205% 1-year decline
US Senator
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ed Markey
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
38.7
0.259% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
10.5%
8.57% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$67,297
12.1% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$294,400
17% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, West Springfield Town, MA had a population of 28.8k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $67,297. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of West Springfield Town, MA declined from 28,814 to 28,755, a −0.205% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,023 to $67,297, a 12.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Springfield Town, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.25%), White (Hispanic) (4.33%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.04%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.3%).

None of the households in West Springfield Town, 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.

93.9% of the residents in West Springfield Town, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Springfield Town, MA are DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology (451255) (45 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in West Springfield Town, MA was $294,400, and the homeownership rate was 56.8%.

Most people in West Springfield Town, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in West Springfield Town, MA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

West Springfield Town, MA is home to a population of 28.8k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 17.2% of West Springfield Town, MA residents were born outside of the country (4.96k people).

In 2022, there were 14.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22k people) in West Springfield Town, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.51k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.24k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93.9%
2022 Citizenship
94.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93.9% of West Springfield Town, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in West Springfield Town, MA was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Springfield Town, MA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    22k ± 749
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    1.51k ± 502
  3. White (Hispanic)
    1.24k ± 394
11.9%
Hispanic Population
3.42k people

In 2022, there were 14.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22k people) in West Springfield Town, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.51k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.24k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

11.9% of the people in West Springfield Town, MA are hispanic (3.42k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Springfield Town, MA as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

17.2%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4.96k people
17.8%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
5.12k people

As of 2022, 17.2% of West Springfield Town, MA residents (4.96k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Springfield Town, MA was 17.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    400 ± 119
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    223 ± 121
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    166 ± 113

West Springfield Town, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Springfield Town, MA employs 15.1k people. The largest industries in West Springfield Town, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,860 people), Retail Trade (1,921 people), and Educational Services (1,758 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($78,611), Public Administration ($77,944), and Finance & Insurance ($77,056).

Occupations

15.1k
2022 Value
± 1,130
0.359%
1 Year growth
± 10.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Springfield Town, MA grew at a rate of 0.359%, from 15k employees to 15.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Springfield Town, MA, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,631 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,596 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,189 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Springfield Town, MA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

15.1k
2022 Value
± 1,130
0.359%
1 Year growth
± 10.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Springfield Town, MA grew at a rate of 0.359%, from 15k employees to 15.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Springfield Town, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,860 people), Retail Trade (1,921 people), and Educational Services (1,758 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Springfield Town, MA, though some of these residents may live in West Springfield Town, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$55,386
Median earning men ± $6,536
$42,688
Median earning women ± $6,143

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($79,798), Construction ($78,264), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,521), Construction ($80,179), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,450).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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.

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren
Senator from Massachusetts1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Ed Markey
Senator from Massachusetts2
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in West Springfield Town, MA awarded 45 degrees. The student population of West Springfield Town, MA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 50 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Springfield Town, MA are White (25 and 55.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9 and 20%), Unknown (8 and 17.8%), and Asian (1 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in West Springfield Town, MA by number of degrees awarded are DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology (451255) (45 and 100%).

The most popular majors in West Springfield Town, MA are General Cosmetology (45 and 100%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.17% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.24% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (1.35M), High School or Equivalent (1.34M), and Graduate Degree (1.03M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Springfield Town, MA was $294,400 in 2022, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $251,600 to $294,400, a 17% increase. The homeownership rate in West Springfield Town, MA is 56.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in West Springfield Town, MA have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Springfield Town, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Springfield Town, MA is $67,297. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in West Springfield Town, MA was Census Tract 8124.04 with a value of $129,375, followed by Census Tract 8124.01 and Census Tract 8124.03, with respective values of $122,744 and $56,206.

Property

$294,400
Median Property Value 2022
±$14,516
$7,207
Median Property Taxes
±$606

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

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Rent vs Own

56.8%
Homeownership
2022
61.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 56.8% of the housing units in West Springfield Town, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 8124.04
  2. Census Tract 8124.01
  3. Census Tract 8124.03

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Springfield Town, MA was Census Tract 8124.04 with a value of $129,375, followed by Census Tract 8124.01 and Census Tract 8124.03, with respective values of $122,744 and $56,206.

The following map shows all of the places in West Springfield Town, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$67,297
Median Household Income
± $8,886
12.7k
Number of Households
± 978

In 2022, the median household income of the 12.7k households in West Springfield Town, MA grew to $67,297 from the previous year's value of $60,023.

The following chart displays the households in West Springfield Town, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Springfield Town, MA is from Massachusetts.
0.48
2022 Wage GINI in Massachusetts
0.48
2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2022, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.047% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (85.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.87%)
  3. Carpooled (3.95%)

In 2022, 85.2% of workers in West Springfield Town, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.87%) and those who carpooled to work (3.95%).

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.

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Commute Time

18.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Springfield Town, MA have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.31% of the workforce in West Springfield Town, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Springfield Town, MA (3.02k out of 28.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Springfield Town, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

96.1% of the population of West Springfield Town, MA has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 21.8% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 0.747% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hampden County, MA see 1492 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.471% increase from the previous year (1485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1081 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 94 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,492 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hampden County, MA

Primary care physicians in Hampden County, MA see an average of 1,492 patients per year. This represents a 0.471% increase from the previous year (1,485 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 25.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.94%
Uninsured
47.9%
Employer Coverage
21.8%
Medicaid
11.5%
Medicare
14.1%
Non-Group
0.747%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Springfield Town, MA declined by 24.1% from 5.18% to 3.94%.

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

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