Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA

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2023 Population
105,608
0.00663% 1-year decline
US Senator
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ed Markey
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
35
1.74% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
18.1%
4.51% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$69,327
7.36% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$329,700
12% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
51,667
7.94% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA had a population of 106k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $69,327. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA declined from 105,615 to 105,608, a −0.00663% decrease and its median household income grew from $64,577 to $69,327, a 7.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.4%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (8.33%), White (Hispanic) (7.87%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.86%).

38.7% of the households in Worcester City (East) 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.

89.7% of the residents in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA are Quinsigamond Community College (1,069 degrees awarded in 2023), College of the Holy Cross (909 degrees), and University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (333 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was $329,700, and the homeownership rate was 43.4%.

Most people in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA is home to a population of 106k people, from which 89.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 22.4% of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (23.7k people).

In 2023, there were 3.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.2k people) in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA are Spanish (18,940 households), Portuguese (4,350 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (4,199 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
54,402
Women
50.8%
52,734
Men
49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 107,136 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

89.7%
2023 Citizenship
89.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.7% of Worcester City (East) 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 (East) PUMA, MA was 89.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    52.2k ± 2.47k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    14.1k ± 1.41k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    8.8k ± 1.62k
24.6%
Hispanic Population
26k people

In 2023, there were 3.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.2k people) in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

24.6% of the people in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA are hispanic (26k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Ghana
    3,866 ± 1,499 people
  2. Brazil
    2,713 ± 1,262 people
  3. Dominican Republic
    2,201 ± 1,140 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was Ghana, the natal country of 3,866 Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA residents, followed by Brazil with 2,713 and Dominican Republic with 2,201.

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Foreign-Born Population

22.4%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
23.7k people
22.5%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
23.8k people

As of 2023, 22.4% of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA residents (23.7k 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 Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was 22.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    18,940 households (19%)
  2. Portuguese
    4,350 households (4.36%)
  3. Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
    4,199 households (4.21%)

38.7% of the households in Worcester City (East) 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 (East) PUMA, MA was Spanish. 19% of the households in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,133 ± 269
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    744 ± 261
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    389 ± 211

Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA employs 51.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,619 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,187 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,138 people), and the highest paying industries were Savings institutions, including credit unions ($162,972), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($159,497), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($151,890).

Males in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.08 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,048. The income inequality in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
24,913
Women
48.2%
26,754
Men
51.8%

The workforce of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA in 2023 was 51,667 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

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Occupations

51.7k
2023 Value
7.94%
1 Year growth
± 7.94%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 7.94%, from 47.9k employees to 51.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA, are Registered nurses (1,305 people), Nursing assistants (1,266 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,166 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.7k
2023 Value
7.94%
1 Year growth
± 7.94%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 7.94%, from 47.9k employees to 51.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,619 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,187 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,138 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Worcester City (East) 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

$49,879
Median earning men ± $3,073
$41,984
Median earning women ± $1,830

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($80,360), Information ($70,915), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,872).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($62,420), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,205), and Information ($58,015).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (61.2%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (36%)
    Republican Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

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 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 Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA awarded 2,326 degrees. The student population of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,531 male students and 6,879 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA are White (1,437 and 63.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (337 and 14.8%), Black or African American (184 and 8.1%), and Asian (168 and 7.39%).

The largest universities in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Quinsigamond Community College (1,069 and 46%), College of the Holy Cross (909 and 39.1%), and University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (333 and 14.3%).

The most popular majors in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA are Registered Nursing (202 and 8.68%), General Psychology (153 and 6.58%), and Medicine (150 and 6.45%).

The median tuition costs in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA are $60,050 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 21.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 45%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 11,410 (39.7% men and 60.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 11,410 students enrolled in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,817 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    125 degrees awarded
  2. General Economics
    130 degrees awarded
  3. General Political Science & Government
    129 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was General Psychology with 125 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Quinsigamond Community College
    1,069 degrees awarded
  2. College of the Holy Cross
    909 degrees awarded
  3. University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
    333 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Quinsigamond Community College with 1,069 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 888 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA, which is 0.618 times less than the 1,438 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 1,437 degrees mean that there were 4.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 337 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($60,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($5,398) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 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

Measure

In 2023, 1.78% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.54% 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 Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (24.6k), Some college (17.7k), and Bachelors Degree (16.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was $329,700 in 2023, which is 1.09 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $294,500 to $329,700, a 12% increase. The homeownership rate in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA is 43.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$329,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,646
$18,057
Median Property Taxes
±$1,208

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

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Rent vs Own

43.4%
Homeownership
2023
65.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 43.4% of the housing units in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.7%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$69,327
Median Household Income
± $3,121
41.6k
Number of Households
± 1,795

In 2023, the median household income of the 41.6k households in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA grew to $69,327 from the previous year's value of $64,577.

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Wage Distribution

0.442
2023 Wage GINI in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA
0.443
2022 Wage GINI in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA

In 2023, the income inequality in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0773% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (67.5%)
  2. Carpooled (12.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.92%)

In 2023, 67.5% of workers in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (9.92%).

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Commute Time

24.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.08% of the workforce in Worcester City (East) 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

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA (18.3k out of 101k 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 Males 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Worcester City (East) 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.

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Health

96.9% of the population of Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 34.1% on Medicaid, 7.32% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.946% 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, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

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 22.1% under 18 years, 28.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.09%
Uninsured
41.9%
Employer Coverage
34.1%
Medicaid
7.32%
Medicare
12.6%
Non-Group
0.946%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Worcester City (East) PUMA, MA grew by 6.33% from 2.91% to 3.09%.

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