Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA

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2023 Population
169,930
0.083% 1-year growth
US Senator
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ed Markey
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
44.3
0.673% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
6.03%
5.57% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$114,715
6.09% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$636,800
6.47% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
86,109
4.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA had a population of 170k people with a median age of 44.3 and a median household income of $114,715. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA grew from 169,789 to 169,930, a 0.083% increase and its median household income grew from $108,134 to $114,715, a 6.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.8%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.03%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.89%), and White (Hispanic) (2.32%).

17.5% of the households in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus 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.

95.2% of the residents in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA are North Shore Community College (713 degrees awarded in 2023), Gordon College (468 degrees), and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (287 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA was $636,800, and the homeownership rate was 73.2%.

Most people in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA is home to a population of 170k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.7% of Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (21.6k people).

In 2023, there were 27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.14k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 4.94k Asian (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 Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA are Spanish (9,140 households), Portuguese (6,162 households), and Haitian (1,755 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
87,699
Women
51.9%
81,185
Men
48.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 168,884 inhabitants, with 48.1% men, and 51.9% women.

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Citizenship

95.2%
2023 Citizenship
95.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.2% of Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    139k ± 2.26k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    5.14k ± 1.18k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    4.94k ± 708
8.27%
Hispanic Population
14.1k people

In 2023, there were 27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.14k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 4.94k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.27% of the people in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA are hispanic (14.1k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Brazil
    2,605 ± 1,243 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    2,362 ± 1,185 people
  3. China
    1,261 ± 869 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA was Brazil, the natal country of 2,605 Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 2,362 and China with 1,261.

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Foreign-Born Population

12.7%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
21.6k people
12.4%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
21k people

As of 2023, 12.7% of Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA residents (21.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA was 12.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    9,140 households (5.66%)
  2. Portuguese
    6,162 households (3.82%)
  3. Haitian
    1,755 households (1.09%)

17.5% of the households in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA was Spanish. 5.66% of the households in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,298 ± 335
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,435 ± 335
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    837 ± 258

Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA employs 86.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA were Elementary & secondary schools (6,393 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,742 people), and Construction (5,410 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($244,261), Scientific research & development services ($187,290), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($180,692).

Males in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $89,329. The income inequality in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
43,197
Women
50.2%
42,912
Men
49.8%

The workforce of Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA in 2023 was 86,109 people, with 50.2% woman, and 49.8% men.

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Occupations

86.1k
2023 Value
4.4%
1 Year growth
± 4.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 4.4%, from 82.5k employees to 86.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA, are Other managers (2,938 people), Registered nurses (2,493 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,295 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

86.1k
2023 Value
4.4%
1 Year growth
± 4.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 4.4%, from 82.5k employees to 86.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,393 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,742 people), and Construction (5,410 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus 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

$75,869
Median earning men ± $4,737
$54,593
Median earning women ± $2,462

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,988), Public Administration ($100,884), and Manufacturing ($97,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($75,357), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,203), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,484).

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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%.

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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.

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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US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA awarded 1,468 degrees. The student population of Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,193 male students and 4,623 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA are White (818 and 58.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (223 and 16%), Black or African American (125 and 8.97%), and Asian (80 and 5.74%).

The largest universities in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are North Shore Community College (713 and 48.6%), Gordon College (468 and 31.9%), and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (287 and 19.6%).

The most popular majors in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (108 and 7.36%), Lay Ministry (98 and 6.68%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (82 and 5.59%).

The median tuition cost in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA for private four year colleges is $27,000.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,816 (40.9% men and 59.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,816 students enrolled in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,415 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

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Concentrations

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA was Registered Nursing with 53 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 713 degrees awarded
  2. 468 degrees awarded
  3. 287 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Shore Community College with 713 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 569 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA, which is 0.633 times less than the 899 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 818 degrees mean that there were 3.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 223 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($4,752) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.07% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% 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 Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (36.4k), High School or Equivalent (34.2k), and Graduate Degree (24.4k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA was $636,800 in 2023, which is 2.1 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $598,100 to $636,800, a 6.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA is 73.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 28.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$636,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,862
$47,927
Median Property Taxes
±$1,363

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 Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

73.2%
Homeownership
2023
61.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 73.2% of the housing units in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

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Household Income

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$114,715
Median Household Income
± $4,628
65.5k
Number of Households
± 1,951

In 2023, the median household income of the 65.5k households in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA grew to $114,715 from the previous year's value of $108,134.

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Wage Distribution

0.451
2023 Wage GINI in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA
0.458
2022 Wage GINI in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA

In 2023, the income inequality in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.49% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (73.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (14.9%)
  3. Carpooled (5.4%)

In 2023, 73.6% of workers in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.9%) and those who carpooled to work (5.4%).

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Commute Time

28.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.1% of the workforce in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

6.03% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA (9.99k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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Health

98% of the population of Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 57.6% on employee plans, 11.6% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 0.566% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.48% increase from the previous year (966 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 136 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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 2.48% increase from the previous year (966 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.96%
Uninsured
57.6%
Employer Coverage
11.6%
Medicaid
14.8%
Medicare
13.5%
Non-Group
0.566%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Essex County (Central)--Peabody, Danvers & Saugus PUMA, MA declined by 9.39% from 2.17% to 1.96%.

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