Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA

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2023 Population
132,859
0.305% 1-year growth
2023 Median Age
41.1
0.983% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
4.88%
6.06% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$119,093
2.03% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
68,119
5.38% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA had a population of 133k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $119,093. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA grew from 132,455 to 132,859, a 0.305% increase and its median household income grew from $116,724 to $119,093, a 2.03% increase.

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N/A of the households in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman 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.

The largest universities in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA are Bridgewater State University (2,533 degrees awarded in 2023).

Most people in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

In N/A, there were N/A times more N/A residents (N/A people) in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were N/A N/A and N/A N/A residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
65,812
Women
49.6%
66,913
Men
50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 132,725 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

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Diversity

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Brazil
    1,266 ± 869 people
  2. Canada
    482 ± 538 people
  3. Cabo Verde
    448 ± 519 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was Brazil, the natal country of 1,266 Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA residents, followed by Canada with 482 and Cabo Verde with 448.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,413 ± 332
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,569 ± 366
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    622 ± 187

Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA employs 68.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA were Construction (5,410 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,280 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,545 people), and the highest paying industries were Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($181,463), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($169,586), and Other administrative & other support services ($166,134).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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Occupations

68.1k
2023 Value
−5.38%
1 Year decline
± −5.38%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −5.38%, from 72k employees to 68.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA, are Other managers (2,243 people), Registered nurses (1,885 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,640 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

68.1k
2023 Value
−5.38%
1 Year decline
± −5.38%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −5.38%, from 72k employees to 68.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA, are Construction (5,410 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,280 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,545 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman 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

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The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($118,017), Public Administration ($113,964), and Information ($113,142).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($93,617), Public Administration ($90,489), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,956).

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Civics

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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.

Senator Elections

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US Representative Elections

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 Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA awarded 2,533 degrees. The student population of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,798 male students and 5,752 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA are White (1,917 and 76.4%), followed by Black or African American (231 and 9.21%), Hispanic or Latino (179 and 7.13%), and Two or More Races (109 and 4.34%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2023 in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 9,550 (39.8% men and 60.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 9,550 students enrolled in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,677 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    309 degrees awarded
  2. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
    145 degrees awarded
  3. Management Science
    140 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was General Psychology with 309 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Bridgewater State University
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,533 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bridgewater State University with 2,533 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 869 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA, which is 0.522 times less than the 1,664 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 1,917 degrees mean that there were 8.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 231 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($910) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($10,479) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (29.4k), Bachelors Degree (25.9k), and Some college (20.1k).

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Housing & Living

People in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 33.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Equity

Household Income

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$119,093
Median Household Income
± $4,131
48k
Number of Households
± 1,752

In 2023, the median household income of the 48k households in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA grew to $119,093 from the previous year's value of $116,724.

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Wage Distribution

0.441
2023 Wage GINI in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA
0.449
2022 Wage GINI in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA

In 2023, the income inequality in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.94% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was approximately the same as than the national average of N/A. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (74.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.4%)
  3. Carpooled (6.13%)

In 2023, 74.5% of workers in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.13%).

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Commute Time

33.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (33.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.32% of the workforce in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman 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

4.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA (6.24k out of 128k 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 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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Health

97.9% of the population of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 62% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.762% on military or VA plans.

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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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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% 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

2.11%
Uninsured
62%
Employer Coverage
10.9%
Medicaid
12%
Medicare
12.2%
Non-Group
0.762%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA grew by 2.35% from 2.06% to 2.11%.

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