Worcester City PUMA, MA

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2021 Population

203,867

10.1% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.4

0.578% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

19.3%

2.11% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,746

9.87% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$259,800

7.44% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

93,661

10.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Worcester City PUMA, MA had a population of 204k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $56,746. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Worcester City PUMA, MA grew from 185,186 to 203,867, a 10.1% increase and its median household income grew from $51,647 to $56,746, a 9.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Worcester City PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.6%), White (Hispanic) (11.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.76%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (6.48%).

37% of the households in Worcester City 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.

89.9% of the residents in Worcester City PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Worcester County (Central)--Worcester City PUMA, MA are Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2,043 degrees awarded in 2021), Worcester State University (168430) (1,511 degrees), and Clark University (1,371 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Worcester City PUMA, MA was $259,800, and the homeownership rate was 42.4%.

Most people in Worcester City PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Worcester City PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Massachusetts

Population & Diversity

Worcester City PUMA, MA is home to a population of 204k people, from which 89.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 21.9% of Worcester City PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (44.7k people).

In 2021, there were 4.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Worcester City PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 22.6k White (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 PUMA, MA are Spanish (34,974 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (6,431 households), and Vietnamese (5,813 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

103,489

Women

50.7%

100,507

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 203,996 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

89.9%

2021 Citizenship

90.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.9% of Worcester City PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Worcester City PUMA, MA was 90.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Worcester City PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 2.37k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.7k ± 1.37k
White (Hispanic)
22.6k ± 1.77k

23.9%

Hispanic Population

48.7k people

23.9% of the people in Worcester City PUMA, MA are hispanic (48.7k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Ghana
5,967 ± 1,869 people
Vietnam
4,320 ± 1,596 people
Dominican Republic
3,675 ± 1,475 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Worcester City PUMA, MA was Ghana, the natal country of 5,967 Worcester City PUMA, MA residents, followed by Vietnam with 4,320 and Dominican Republic with 3,675.

Foreign-Born Population

21.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

44.7k people

21%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

38.9k people

As of 2021, 21.9% of Worcester City PUMA, MA residents (44.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Worcester City PUMA, MA was 21%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
34,974 households (18.1%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
6,431 households (3.33%)
Vietnamese
5,813 households (3.01%)

37% of the households in Worcester City PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Worcester City PUMA, MA was Spanish. 18.1% of the households in Worcester City 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
2,168 ± 302
Gulf War (2001-)
1,415 ± 283
Gulf War (1990s)
613 ± 234

Worcester City PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Worcester City PUMA, MA employs 93.7k people. The largest industries in Worcester City PUMA, MA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,893 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,880 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,350 people), and the highest paying industries are Data processing, hosting & related services ($285,707), Software publishing ($142,438), and Computer Systems Design ($110,663).

Males in Worcester City PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.16 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,019. The income inequality in Worcester City PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

41,044

Women

48.5%

43,596

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Worcester City PUMA, MA in 2020 was 84,640 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Worcester City PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

93.7k

2021 Value

10.7%

1 Year growth

± 10.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Worcester City PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 10.7%, from 84.6k employees to 93.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Worcester City PUMA, MA, are Nursing assistants (2,655 people), Personal care aides (2,156 people), and Registered nurses (2,150 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Worcester City PUMA, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

93.7k

2021 Value

10.7%

1 Year growth

± 10.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Worcester City PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 10.7%, from 84.6k employees to 93.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Worcester City PUMA, MA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,893 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,880 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,350 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Worcester City PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Worcester City PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,484

Median earning men ± $1,332

$35,861

Median earning women ± $1,020

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,062), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,833), and Information ($62,561).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,349), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,762), and Information ($43,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Worcester City PUMA, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Worcester City PUMA, MA awarded 8,449 degrees. The student population of Worcester City PUMA, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,253 male students and 16,585 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Worcester City PUMA, MA are White (5,242 and 70.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (831 and 11.2%), Black or African American (417 and 5.62%), and Asian (402 and 5.42%).

The largest universities in Worcester City PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2,043 and 24.2%), Worcester State University (168430) (1,511 and 17.9%), and Clark University (1,371 and 16.2%).

The most popular majors in Worcester County (Central)--Worcester City PUMA, MA are General Business Administration & Management (608 and 7.2%), General Psychology (453 and 5.36%), and Mechanical Engineering (315 and 3.73%).

The median tuition costs in Worcester County (Central)--Worcester City PUMA, MA are $52,295 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 2021 in Worcester City PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 29,838 (44.4% men and 55.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 29,838 students enrolled in Worcester City PUMA, MA, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,849 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
264 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
237 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
414 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Worcester County (Central)--Worcester City PUMA, MA was General Business Administration & Management with 264 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
2,043 degrees awarded
Worcester State University (168430)
1,511 degrees awarded
Clark University
1,371 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Worcester Polytechnic Institute with 2,043 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,629 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Worcester City PUMA, MA, which is 0.753 times less than the 4,820 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,242 degrees mean that there were 6.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 831 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 ($52,295) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($9,616) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 1.61% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.51% 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 PUMA, MA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (47.9k), Some college (37.1k), and Bachelors Degree (28.4k).

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 PUMA, MA was $259,800 in 2021, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $241,800 to $259,800, a 7.44% increase. The homeownership rate in Worcester City PUMA, MA is 42.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Worcester City PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Worcester City PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Worcester City PUMA, MA is $56,746. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Worcester City PUMA, MA was Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA with a value of $201,676, followed by Middlesex (West Central) & Worcester (East) Counties PUMA, MA and Newton City & Brookline Town PUMA, MA, with respective values of $146,308 and $144,175.

Housing

Property

$259,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,374

$33,416

Median Property Taxes

±$1,382

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 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 PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.4%

Homeownership

2021

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 42.4% of the housing units in Worcester City PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Worcester City 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Worcester City PUMA, MA was Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA with a value of $201,676, followed by Middlesex (West Central) & Worcester (East) Counties PUMA, MA and Newton City & Brookline Town PUMA, MA, with respective values of $146,308 and $144,175.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Worcester City 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.

$56,746

Median Household Income

± $2,149

78.8k

Number of Households

± 2,432

In 2021, the median household income of the 78.8k households in Worcester City PUMA, MA grew to $56,746 from the previous year's value of $51,647.

The following chart displays the households in Worcester City 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

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Worcester City PUMA, MA

0.439

2020 Wage GINI in Worcester City PUMA, MA

In 2021, the income inequality in Worcester City PUMA, MA was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.741% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Worcester City PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Worcester City PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68.3%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (8.26%)

In 2021, 68.3% of workers in Worcester City PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (8.26%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Worcester City PUMA, MA have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.47% of the workforce in Worcester City PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Worcester City 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 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 PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Worcester City PUMA, MA (36.6k out of 190k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Worcester City 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

97% of the population of Worcester City PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 42.9% on employee plans, 32.1% on Medicaid, 7.72% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 0.824% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 29.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

2.98%

Uninsured

42.9%

Employer Coverage

32.1%

Medicaid

7.72%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

0.824%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Worcester City PUMA, MA grew by 5.34% from 2.83% to 2.98%.

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