Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA

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2023 Population
131,795
0.1% 1-year growth
US Senator
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ed Markey
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
40.4
0.737% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
16.2%
5.74% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$66,835
2.87% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$382,500
8.36% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
59,800
0.308% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA had a population of 132k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $66,835. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA grew from 131,663 to 131,795, a 0.1% increase and its median household income grew from $64,968 to $66,835, a 2.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.3%), Other (Hispanic) (4.07%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (3.41%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.87%).

30.2% of the households in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet 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.

92.6% of the residents in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA are Bristol Community College (909 degrees awarded in 2023), Rob Roy Academy-Fall River (68 degrees), and Diman Regional Technical Institute (31 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA was $382,500, and the homeownership rate was 49.3%.

Most people in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA is home to a population of 132k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 20.7% of Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (27.2k people).

In 2023, there were 18.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.37k Other (Hispanic) and 5.27k 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 Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA are Portuguese (23,284 households), Spanish (9,154 households), and Khmer (1,120 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
68,444
Women
51.8%
63,725
Men
48.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 132,169 inhabitants, with 48.2% men, and 51.8% women.

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Citizenship

92.6%
2023 Citizenship
93.1%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.6% of Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA was 93.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    101k ± 1.84k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    5.37k ± 1.14k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5.27k ± 944
9.94%
Hispanic Population
13.1k people

In 2023, there were 18.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.37k Other (Hispanic) and 5.27k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.94% of the people in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA are hispanic (13.1k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Portugal
    8,084 ± 2,139 people
  2. Azores Islands
    4,037 ± 1,536 people
  3. Brazil
    3,540 ± 1,441 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA was Portugal, the natal country of 8,084 Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA residents, followed by Azores Islands with 4,037 and Brazil with 3,540.

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Foreign-Born Population

20.7%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
27.2k people
21.1%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
27.7k people

As of 2023, 20.7% of Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA residents (27.2k 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 Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA was 21.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Portuguese
    23,284 households (18.6%)
  2. Spanish
    9,154 households (7.32%)
  3. Khmer
    1,120 households (0.896%)

30.2% of the households in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet 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 Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA was Portuguese. 18.6% of the households in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA reported speaking Portuguese 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
    1,861 ± 259
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,171 ± 324
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    718 ± 199

Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA employs 59.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA were Construction (5,512 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,438 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,153 people), and the highest paying industries were Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($160,221), Public finance activities ($123,319), and Communications, & audio & video equipment manufacturing ($122,348).

Males in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.15 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,025. The income inequality in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.392, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,693
Women
49.7%
30,107
Men
50.3%

The workforce of Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA in 2023 was 59,800 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

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Occupations

59.8k
2023 Value
−0.308%
1 Year decline
± −0.308%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.308%, from 60k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,661 people), Registered nurses (1,532 people), and Construction laborers (1,474 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

59.8k
2023 Value
−0.308%
1 Year decline
± −0.308%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.308%, from 60k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA, are Construction (5,512 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,438 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,153 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet 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

$58,072
Median earning men ± $3,030
$41,058
Median earning women ± $1,479

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($87,045), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,385), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,606).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($103,181), Public Administration ($69,091), and Wholesale Trade ($60,309).

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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 Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA awarded 1,008 degrees. The student population of Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,089 male students and 4,161 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA are White (680 and 67.8%), followed by Black or African American (100 and 9.97%), Unknown (79 and 7.88%), and Hispanic or Latino (75 and 7.48%).

The largest universities in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Bristol Community College (909 and 90.2%), Rob Roy Academy-Fall River (68 and 6.75%), and Diman Regional Technical Institute (31 and 3.08%).

The most popular majors in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA are General Studies (179 and 17.8%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (110 and 10.9%), and Registered Nursing (74 and 7.34%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,250 (33.4% men and 66.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 6,250 students enrolled in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA, 33.4% men and 66.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,494 records, of which 66% were women and 34% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 110 degrees awarded
  2. 74 degrees awarded
  3. 179 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 110 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 909 degrees awarded
  2. 68 degrees awarded
  3. 31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bristol Community College with 909 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 320 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA, which is 0.465 times less than the 688 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 680 degrees mean that there were 6.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 100 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($576) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($4,836) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 2.26% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.8% 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 Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (35.1k), Some college (18.5k), and Secondary Education (18.1k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA was $382,500 in 2023, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $353,000 to $382,500, a 8.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA is 49.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$382,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,170
$27,815
Median Property Taxes
±$1,087

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 Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

49.3%
Homeownership
2023
62.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 49.3% of the housing units in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.1%.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$66,835
Median Household Income
± $2,193
56.4k
Number of Households
± 2,036

In 2023, the median household income of the 56.4k households in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA grew to $66,835 from the previous year's value of $64,968.

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Wage Distribution

0.392
2023 Wage GINI in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA
0.388
2022 Wage GINI in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA

In 2023, the income inequality in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA was 0.392 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.16% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (76.2%)
  2. Carpooled (11.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.12%)

In 2023, 76.2% of workers in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who worked at home (7.12%).

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Commute Time

27.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.48% of the workforce in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet 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 Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA (21.1k out of 130k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

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Health

95.8% of the population of Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 39.4% on employee plans, 31.5% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.887% 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, 48.2% were men and 51.8% 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 21.7% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.19%
Uninsured
39.4%
Employer Coverage
31.5%
Medicaid
11.4%
Medicare
12.6%
Non-Group
0.887%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bristol County (Central)--Fall River, Somerset & Acushnet PUMA, MA grew by 9.82% from 3.81% to 4.19%.

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