Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA

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2023 Population

99,893

1.34% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.1

2.93% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

21.6%

8% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$64,682

6.02% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$354,200

9.69% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA had a population of 99.9k people with a median age of 33.1 and a median household income of $64,682. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA grew from 98,576 to 99,893, a 1.34% increase and its median household income grew from $61,008 to $64,682, a 6.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.42%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.56%), and White (Hispanic) (7.11%).

39.2% 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.

87.5% 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 (2,186 degrees awarded in 2022), Worcester State University (168430) (1,510 degrees), and Clark University (1,223 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was $354,200, and the homeownership rate was 41.2%.

Most people in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA borders Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA and Worcester County (West Central)--Outside Worcester City PUMA, MA.

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Population & Diversity

Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA is home to a population of 99.9k people, from which 87.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 23.7% of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (23.7k people).

In 2023, there were 4.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.7k people) in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.5k Two+ (Hispanic) and 9.41k 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 Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are Spanish (18,609 households), Vietnamese (2,924 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (2,822 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,612

Women

50.1%

51,370

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 102,982 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

87.5%

2023 Citizenship

88.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 87.5% of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was 88.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.7k ± 2.3k
Two+ (Hispanic)
10.5k ± 1.45k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.41k ± 957

25.2%

Hispanic Population

25.2k people

25.2% of the people in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are hispanic (25.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Ghana
3,285 ± 1,385 people
Vietnam
2,233 ± 1,148 people
Dominican Republic
1,996 ± 1,086 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was Ghana, the natal country of 3,285 Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA residents, followed by Vietnam with 2,233 and Dominican Republic with 1,996.

Foreign-Born Population

23.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

23.7k people

23.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

23.6k people

As of 2023, 23.7% of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA residents (23.7k 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 Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was 23.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
18,609 households (19.8%)
Vietnamese
2,924 households (3.11%)
Other Indo-European Languages
2,822 households (3%)

39.2% 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%. 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 Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was Spanish. 19.8% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
814 ± 275
Gulf War (2001-)
631 ± 211
Gulf War (1990s)
145 ± 108

Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA employs N/A people. The largest industries in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,702 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,194 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,010 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($133,037), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($120,320), and Banking & related activities ($118,121).

Males in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,522. The income inequality in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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Men

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Occupations

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,183 people), Registered nurses (1,162 people), and Nursing assistants (1,149 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Worcester City (West) 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

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The most common employment sectors for those who live in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,702 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,194 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,010 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,121

Median earning men ± $2,384

$37,707

Median earning women ± $1,721

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($107,729), Information ($89,569), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,357).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($66,332), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,439), and Information ($48,967).

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 Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA awarded 5,941 degrees. The student population of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 9,225 male students and 9,499 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are White (3,853 and 72.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (525 and 9.9%), Asian (303 and 5.71%), and Black or African American (254 and 4.79%).

The largest universities in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2,186 and 36.8%), Worcester State University (168430) (1,510 and 25.4%), and Clark University (1,223 and 20.6%).

The most popular majors in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are General Business Administration & Management (492 and 8.28%), Mechanical Engineering (377 and 6.35%), and General Psychology (322 and 5.42%).

The median tuition costs in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA are $52,000 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 2022 in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 18,724 (49.3% men and 50.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 18,724 students enrolled in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA, 49.3% men and 50.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,089 records, of which 53.5% were women and 46.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
311 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
274 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
263 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was General Psychology with 311 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
2,186 degrees awarded
Worcester State University (168430)
1,510 degrees awarded
Clark University
1,223 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Worcester Polytechnic Institute with 2,186 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,654 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA, which is 0.807 times less than the 3,287 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 3,853 degrees mean that there were 7.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 525 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 ($52,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($9,816) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,368) 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, 2.22% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.52% 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 Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (24.3k), Some college (19.6k), and Bachelors Degree (14.8k).

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 Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was $354,200 in 2023, which is 1.17 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $322,900 to $354,200, a 9.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA is 41.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 25.4 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.

Median household income in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA is $64,682. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Worcester City (West) 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

$354,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,438

$15,453

Median Property Taxes

±$874

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 Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

41.2%

Homeownership

2023

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 41.2% of the housing units in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 42.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Worcester City (West) 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 Worcester City (West) 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 Worcester City (West) 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.

$64,682

Median Household Income

± $3,569

37.5k

Number of Households

± 1,692

In 2023, the median household income of the 37.5k households in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA grew to $64,682 from the previous year's value of $61,008.

The following chart displays the households in Worcester City (West) 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

0.441

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

N/A Wage GINI in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA

In 2022, the income inequality in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 55.9% decline from N/A to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (64%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)
Carpooled (10.3%)

In 2023, 64% of workers in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (10.3%).

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

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.09% of the workforce in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Worcester City (West) 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 Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA (19.7k out of 91.1k 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 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.

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

95.4% of the population of Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 30.7% on Medicaid, 7.07% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 0.771% 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 21.4% under 18 years, 31.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.65%

Uninsured

41.3%

Employer Coverage

30.7%

Medicaid

7.07%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

0.771%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA grew by 21.5% from 3.82% to 4.65%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Worcester City (West) PUMA, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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