Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA

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Population

149,112

0.0315% 1-year decline

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

Median Age

39.9

Poverty Rate

14.5%

Median Household Income

$55,805

2.48% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$223,500

2.19% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

67,921

0.461% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA had a population of 149k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $55,805. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA declined from 149,159 to 149,112, a -0.0315% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,457 to $55,805, a 2.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.8%), White (Hispanic) (16.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.21%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.11%). 24.5% of the people in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA speak a non-English language, and 96.7% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hampden County (West of Springfield City)--Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA are Westfield State University (1,594 degrees awarded in 2017), Holyoke Community College (989 degrees), and DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology (55 degrees).

The median property value in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA is $223,500, and the homeownership rate is 61.6%. Most people in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA is 2 cars per household.

Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA borders Hartford County (North) PUMA, CT, Northampton City PUMA, MA, Springfield City PUMA, MA, and Chicopee City PUMA, MA.

United States Connecticut Massachusetts

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Massachusetts across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 59.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.08%). The most partisan county was Suffolk County, MA with 79.6% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (59.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.3%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (4.08%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Massachusetts

59.1% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Massachusetts

Suffolk County, MA
79.6% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Dukes County, MA
73% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Berkshire County, MA
67.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Massachusetts was Suffolk County, MA with 79.6% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Massachusetts colored by their party leaning.

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 replace 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 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.

Diversity

Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA is home to a population of 149k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2018, 8.99% of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (13.4k people).

In 2018, there were 4.53 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.3k White (Hispanic) and 3.79k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA are Spanish (20,427 speakers), Russian (3,765 speakers), and Polish (1,484 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 1.4k
White (Hispanic)
24.3k ± 1.14k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.79k ± 680

19.7%

Hispanic Population

29.4k people

19.7% of the people in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA are hispanic (29.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
20,427 speakers (14.5%)
Russian
3,765 speakers (2.68%)
Polish
1,484 speakers (1.06%)

24.5% of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA was Spanish. 14.5% of the overall population of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA are native Spanish speakers. 2.68% speak Russian and 1.06% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.99%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

13.4k people

9.2%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

13.7k people

As of 2018, 8.99% of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA residents (13.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA was 9.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA was 39.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA residents was 40.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Russia
1,240 ± 861 people
Ukraine
1,176 ± 839 people
Poland
874 ± 724 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA was Russia, the natal country of 1,240 Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA residents, followed by Ukraine with 1,176 and Poland with 874.

Citizenship

96.7%

2018 Citizenship

96.5%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96.7% of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,110 ± 353
Gulf War (2001-)
1,216 ± 279
Gulf War (1990s)
1,062 ± 245

Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA is $55,805. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA was Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA with a value of $181,737, followed by Newton City & Brookline Town PUMA, MA and Middlesex (West Central) & Worcester (East) Counties PUMA, MA, with respective values of $125,976 and $125,183.

Males in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,717. The income inequality in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA employs 67.9k people. The largest industries in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA are Elementary & secondary schools (5,092 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,574 people), and Hospitals (3,986 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($156,661), Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($120,035), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($102,449).

Wages

Median Household Income

$55,805

2018 value

± $1,658

2.48%

1 Year Growth

± 4.41%

Households in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA have a median annual income of $55,805, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,457 in 2017, which represents a 2.48% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$62,906

Average Male Salary in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA

± $7,919

$50,717

Average Female Salary in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA

± $6,354

In 2017, full-time male employees in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA made 1.24 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA

White
$48,150 ± $4,560
Asian
$48,032 ± $44,588
Black
$44,783 ± $28,867

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA workers was White. These workers were paid 1 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.432

2017 Wage GINI in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA

0.435

2016 Wage GINI in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA

In 2017, the income inequality in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.563% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA was Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA with a value of $181,737, followed by Newton City & Brookline Town PUMA, MA and Middlesex (West Central) & Worcester (East) Counties PUMA, MA, with respective values of $125,976 and $125,183.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA (20.7k out of 143k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
17,029 ± 941
Hispanic
11,245 ± 762
Other
1,122 ± 220

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

67.9k

2017 Value

0.461%

1 Year growth

± 0.461%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 0.461%, from 67.6k employees to 67.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,138 people), Registered nurses (2,034 people), and Cashiers (1,920 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,138 people), Registered nurses (2,034 people), and Cashiers (1,920 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA has an unusually high number of residents working as Miscellaneous community & social service specialists, including health educators & community health workers (4.36 times higher than expected), Postal service mail sorters, processors, & processing machine operators (4.25 times), and Machinists (3.93 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($199,459), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($147,174), and Civil engineers ($133,910).

Industries

Employment by Industries

67.9k

2017 Value

0.461%

1 Year growth

± 0.461%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 0.461%, from 67.6k employees to 67.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,092 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,574 people), and Hospitals (3,986 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,092 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,574 people), and Hospitals (3,986 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA has an unusually high number of Ordnance (8.57 times higher than expected), Miscellaneous paper & pulp products (6.8 times), and Sporting & athletic goods, & doll, toy & game manufacturing (6.74 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA, by average salary, are Nondepository credit & related activities ($156,661), Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($120,035), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($102,449).

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

Gasoline
$31.5B
Mixed freight
$27.2B
Electronics
$24.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $31.5B, followed by Mixed freight ($27.2B) and Electronics ($24.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$240B

2015 Value in Massachusetts

$364B

Projected 2045 Value in Massachusetts

51.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $240B. This is expected to increase 51.4% to $364B by 2045.

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 Hampshire
$13.2B
New York
$13.2B
Connecticut
$12.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Hampshire with $13.2B, followed by New York with $13.2B and Connecticut and $12.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Hampden County (West of Springfield City)--Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA awarded 2,638 degrees. The student population of Hampden County (West of Springfield City)--Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA is skewed towards women, with 4,913 male students and 6,916 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hampden County (West of Springfield City)--Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA are White (1,992 and 75.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (264 and 10.1%), Black or African American (129 and 4.92%), and Two or More Races (95 and 3.62%).

The largest universities in Hampden County (West of Springfield City)--Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Westfield State University (1,594 and 60.4%), Holyoke Community College (989 and 37.5%), and DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology (55 and 2.08%).

The most popular majors in Hampden County (West of Springfield City)--Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (511 and 19.4%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (272 and 10.3%), and General Business (173 and 6.56%).

The median tuition costs in Hampden County (West of Springfield City)--Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $970 and $7,050 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
215 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
193 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
173 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hampden County (West of Springfield City)--Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 215 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hampden County (West of Springfield City)--Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Westfield State University
1,594 degrees awarded
Holyoke Community College
989 degrees awarded
DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology
55 degrees awarded

$970

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Hampden County (West of Springfield City)--Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Westfield State University with 1,594 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

981

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,657

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 981 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hampden County (West of Springfield City)--Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA, which is 0.592 times less than the 1,657 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Hampden County (West of Springfield City)--Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,992 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
264 degrees awarded
Black or African American
129 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Hampden County (West of Springfield City)--Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA were to White students. These 1,992 degrees mean that there were 7.55 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 264 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA was $223,500 in 2018, which is 0.973 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $218,700 to $223,500, a 2.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA is 61.6%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$223,500

2018 Median

± $2,711

$218,700

2017 Median

± $3,522

In 2018, the median property value in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA grew to to $223,500 from the previous year's value of $218,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,805

Median Household Income

± $1,658

58.3k

Number of Households

± 1,645

In 2018, the median household income of the 58.3k households in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA grew to $55,805 from the previous year's value of $54,457.

The following chart displays the households in Westfield & Holyoke Cities 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

61.6%

2018 Homeownership

61.4%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 61.6% of the housing units in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
84.6%
Carpooled
6.32%
Worked At Home
4.1%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA was Drove Alone (84.6%), followed by those who Carpooled (6.32%) and those who Worked At Home (4.1%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

97.2% of the population of Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 48.5% on employee plans, 26% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.963% 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 Massachusetts see 954 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.421% increase from the previous year (950 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1010 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 185 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Bristol County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11.4%). Additionally, Bristol County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (29.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

954 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 954 patients per year. This represents a 0.421% increase from the previous year (950 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$10,559

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Massachusetts

$5,302

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,922

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,899

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Massachusetts (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.78%, from $10,273 to $10,559.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

2.78%

Uninsured

48.5%

Employer Coverage

26%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.963%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA declined by 11.1% from 3.12% to 2.78%.

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