Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA

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2024 Population
100,510
US Senator
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ed Markey
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
32.9
0.604% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
21.4%
1.14% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$68,594
6.05% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$391,000
10.4% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
46,724
4.65% 1-year decline

About

39.5% of the households in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.9% of the residents in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2,165 degrees awarded in 2023), Clark University (1,388 degrees), and Worcester State University (1,388 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was $391,000, and the homeownership rate was 41.8%.

Most people in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA is home to a population of 101k people, from which 86.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 25.2% of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (25.3k people).

In 2024, there were 4.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.7k people) in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 9.17k 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 language in households in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are Spanish (17,861 households), Other Indo-European Languages (3,888 households), and Vietnamese (2,752 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
49,396
Women
50.2%
49,034
Men
49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 98,430 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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Citizenship

86.9%
2024 Citizenship
87.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 86.9% of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was 87.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    51.7k ± 2.26k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    11.2k ± 1.82k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    9.17k ± 1.02k
24.9%
Hispanic Population
25k people

In 2024, there were 4.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.7k people) in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 9.17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

24.9% of the people in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are hispanic (25k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Ghana
    2,328 ± 1,170 people
  2. Vietnam
    2,178 ± 1,133 people
  3. Dominican Republic
    2,088 ± 1,110 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was Ghana, the natal country of 2,328 Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA residents, followed by Vietnam with 2,178 and Dominican Republic with 2,088.

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Foreign-Born Population

25.2%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
25.3k people
23.7%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
23.7k people

As of 2024, 25.2% of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA residents (25.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was 23.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    17,861 households (18.8%)
  2. Other Indo-European Languages
    3,888 households (4.09%)
  3. Vietnamese
    2,752 households (2.89%)

39.5% of the households in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was Spanish. 18.8% of the households in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    642 ± 171
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    554 ± 175
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    183 ± 100

Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA employs 46.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,599 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,894 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,882 people), and the highest paying industries were Data processing, hosting & related services ($321,475), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($148,021), and Computer Systems Design ($128,505).

Males in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,709. The income inequality in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
22,276
Women
47.7%
24,448
Men
52.3%

The workforce of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA in 2023 was 46,724 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

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Occupations

46.7k
2023 Value
−4.65%
1 Year decline
± −4.65%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −4.65%, from 49k employees to 46.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA, are Customer service representatives (1,030 people), Personal care aides (1,022 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,015 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.7k
2023 Value
−4.65%
1 Year decline
± −4.65%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −4.65%, from 49k employees to 46.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,599 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,894 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,882 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Worcester City (West) PUMA, 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

$50,981
Median earning men ± $2,205
$38,427
Median earning women ± $1,787

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($91,452), Public Administration ($83,844), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,542).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($70,972), Public Administration ($67,214), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,905).

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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%.

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (61.2%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (36%)
    Republican Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA awarded 5,912 degrees. The student population of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 9,761 male students and 9,665 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are White (3,578 and 71.5%), Hispanic or Latino (479 and 9.57%), Asian (328 and 6.55%), and Black or African American (233 and 4.65%).

The largest universities in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2,165 and 36.6%), Clark University (1,388 and 23.5%), and Worcester State University (1,388 and 23.5%).

The most popular majors in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are General Business Administration & Management (405 and 6.85%), Computer Science (369 and 6.24%), and General Psychology (329 and 5.56%).

The median tuition costs in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are $54,760 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.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 19,426 (50.2% men and 49.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 19,426 students enrolled in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA, 50.2% men and 49.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,932 records, of which 51.8% were women and 48.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    318 degrees awarded
  2. Computer Science
    255 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    231 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was General Psychology with 318 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    2,165 degrees awarded
  2. Clark University
    1,388 degrees awarded
  3. Worcester State University
    1,388 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Worcester Polytechnic Institute with 2,165 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,697 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA, which is 0.839 times less than the 3,215 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,578 degrees mean that there were 7.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 479 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($54,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($10,316) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,368) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 2.53% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.4% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (22.2k), Some college (18.5k), and Bachelors Degree (14.9k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was $391,000 in 2024, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $354,200 to $391,000, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA is 41.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$391,000
Median Property Value 2024
±$12,110
$15,679
Median Property Taxes
±$940

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Rent vs Own

41.8%
Homeownership
2024
62.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 41.8% of the housing units in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.2%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$68,594
Median Household Income
± $4,272
37.5k
Number of Households
± 1,666

In 2024, the median household income of the 37.5k households in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA grew to $68,594 from the previous year's value of $64,682.

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Wage Distribution

0.463
2023 Wage GINI in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA
0.441
2022 Wage GINI in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA

In 2023, the income inequality in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 5.11% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (64%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.4%)
  3. Carpooled (8.69%)

In 2024, 64% of workers in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.69%).

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Commute Time

24.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.16% of the workforce in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA (19.4k out of 90.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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Health

95.4% of the population of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 29.8% on Medicaid, 7.06% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 0.54% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 130 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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990 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 990 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 32.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.56%
Uninsured
42.1%
Employer Coverage
29.8%
Medicaid
7.06%
Medicare
16%
Non-Group
0.54%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA declined by 1.79% from 4.65% to 4.56%.

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