Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA

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2023 Population

153,227

0.0411% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.7

0.519% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.32%

0.54% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$145,492

4.23% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$965,500

5.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

72,998

4.88% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA had a population of 153k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $145,492. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA grew from 153,164 to 153,227, a 0.0411% increase and its median household income grew from $139,594 to $145,492, a 4.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (15%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.24%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.08%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.01%).

30% of the households in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham 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.

89.2% of the residents in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA are Boston College (5,118 degrees awarded in 2023), Brandeis University (2,292 degrees), and Bentley University (1,540 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA was $965,500, and the homeownership rate was 61.1%.

Most people in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA borders Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA, Middlesex County--Watertown, Arlington & Belmont PUMA, MA, Boston City--Allston, Brighton & Fenway PUMA, MA, Boston City--Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale & West Roxbury PUMA, MA, Norfolk County (Northwest)--Needham, Wellesley & Westwood PUMA, MA, and Norfolk County--Brookline, Milton & Dedham PUMA, MA.

United States Massachusetts

Population & Diversity

Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA is home to a population of 153k people, from which 89.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 24.8% of Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (38k people).

In 2023, there were 4.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.3k people) in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.5k 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 langauge in households in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA are Spanish (10,793 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (9,186 households), and Russian (3,598 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,382

Women

51.9%

68,023

Men

48.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 141,405 inhabitants, with 48.1% men, and 51.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

89.2%

2023 Citizenship

89.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.2% of Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA was 89.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
99.3k ± 2k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
22.9k ± 1.74k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.5k ± 912

10.5%

Hispanic Population

16.1k people

10.5% of the people in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA are hispanic (16.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
5,568 ± 1,796 people
India
4,728 ± 1,660 people
Russia
1,564 ± 966 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA was China, the natal country of 5,568 Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA residents, followed by India with 4,728 and Russia with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

24.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

38k people

23.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

35.9k people

As of 2023, 24.8% of Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA residents (38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA was 23.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,793 households (7.38%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
9,186 households (6.28%)
Russian
3,598 households (2.46%)

30% of the households in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham 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 Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA was Spanish. 7.38% of the households in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham 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
1,114 ± 203
Gulf War (2001-)
462 ± 184
Korea
216 ± 92

Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA employs 73k people. The largest industries in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,763 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,528 people), and Computer Systems Design (4,025 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($232,730), Advertising, public relations & related services ($226,348), and Offices of physicians ($219,115).

Males in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $107,089. The income inequality in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.495, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,867

Women

49.6%

37,434

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA in 2020 was 74,301 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

73k

2022 Value

−4.88%

1 Year decline

± −4.88%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −4.88%, from 76.7k employees to 73k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA, are Other managers (3,346 people), Software developers (3,197 people), and Postsecondary teachers (3,175 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham 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

73k

2022 Value

−4.88%

1 Year decline

± −4.88%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −4.88%, from 76.7k employees to 73k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,763 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,528 people), and Computer Systems Design (4,025 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$92,159

Median earning men ± $3,827

$61,456

Median earning women ± $2,554

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($148,742), Manufacturing ($130,718), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($130,356).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($97,222), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($96,012), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,974).

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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (61.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36%)
Republican Party
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.

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 2023, universities in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA awarded 9,894 degrees. The student population of Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 13,105 male students and 15,396 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA are White (5,292 and 63.8%), followed by Asian (1,018 and 12.3%), Hispanic or Latino (818 and 9.86%), and Unknown (448 and 5.4%).

The largest universities in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Boston College (5,118 and 51.7%), Brandeis University (2,292 and 23.2%), and Bentley University (1,540 and 15.6%).

The most popular majors in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA are General Finance (804 and 8.13%), General Business Administration & Management (638 and 6.45%), and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (635 and 6.42%).

The median tuition cost in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA for private four year colleges is $58,150.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 28.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 28,501 (46% men and 54% 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 2023 there were 28,501 students enrolled in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA, 46% men and 54% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,141 records, of which 54.4% were women and 45.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
465 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
395 degrees awarded
General Finance
653 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 465 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Boston College
5,118 degrees awarded
Brandeis University
2,292 degrees awarded
Bentley University
1,540 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Boston College with 5,118 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 4,488 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA, which is 0.83 times less than the 5,406 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 5,292 degrees mean that there were 5.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1,018 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 ($58,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($655) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,125) 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 2022, 0.817% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.496% 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 Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA in 2022 were Graduate Degree (43.3k), Bachelors Degree (32.4k), and Some college (15.7k).

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 Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA was $965,500 in 2023, which is 3.18 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $916,000 to $965,500, a 5.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA is 61.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA is $145,492. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA was Norfolk County (Northwest)--Needham, Wellesley & Westwood PUMA, MA with a value of $208,032, followed by Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA and Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, with respective values of $183,363 and $164,588.

Housing

Property

$965,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$16,911

$35,083

Median Property Taxes

±$1,200

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 Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.1%

Homeownership

2023

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61.1% of the housing units in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA was Norfolk County (Northwest)--Needham, Wellesley & Westwood PUMA, MA with a value of $208,032, followed by Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA and Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, with respective values of $183,363 and $164,588.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham 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.

$145,492

Median Household Income

± $6,843

57.5k

Number of Households

± 1,788

In 2023, the median household income of the 57.5k households in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA grew to $145,492 from the previous year's value of $139,594.

The following chart displays the households in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.495

2022 Wage GINI in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA

0.51

2021 Wage GINI in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA

In 2022, the income inequality in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.92% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (52.3%)
Worked At Home (24.8%)
Carpooled (7.7%)

In 2023, 52.3% of workers in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.7%).

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

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.853% of the workforce in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham 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 Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA (8.89k out of 141k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

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

98.1% of the population of Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 63.2% on employee plans, 8.37% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 0.295% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 966 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.625% increase from the previous year (960 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 930 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 142 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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966 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 966 patients per year. This represents a 0.625% increase from the previous year (960 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Massachusetts in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 25.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

1.92%

Uninsured

63.2%

Employer Coverage

8.37%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

0.295%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA grew by 12.3% from 1.71% to 1.92%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Middlesex County--Newton & Waltham PUMA, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.