Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA

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2023 Population

105,224

0.129% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

43.8

1.15% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

4.7%

2.06% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$123,731

3.42% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$529,500

9.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

61,165

13% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA had a population of 105k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $123,731. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA grew from 105,088 to 105,224, a 0.129% increase and its median household income grew from $119,639 to $123,731, a 3.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.31%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.46%).

16.7% of the households in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut 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.

95.5% of the residents in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA are EINE Inc (34 degrees awarded in 2023) and Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing (32 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA was $529,500, and the homeownership rate was 80.7%.

Most people in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA borders Middlesex County (Northwest)--Outside Lowell PUMA, MA, Middlesex County--Lowell PUMA, MA, Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA, Essex County (Northwest)--Haverhill & Methuen PUMA, MA, Essex County (West)--Lawrence & Andover PUMA, MA, and Greater Nashua City (East) PUMA, NH.

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Population & Diversity

Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA is home to a population of 105k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.3% of Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (13k people).

In 2023, there were 12.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.6k people) in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.64k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.74k 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 (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA are Spanish (3,617 households), Portuguese (2,978 households), and Greek (779 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,734

Women

50.9%

56,647

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 115,381 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

95.5%

2023 Citizenship

95.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.5% of Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.6k ± 1.66k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.64k ± 963
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.74k ± 808

6.06%

Hispanic Population

6.38k people

6.06% of the people in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA are hispanic (6.38k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
3,203 ± 1,370 people
China
1,344 ± 895 people
Brazil
798 ± 691 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA was India, the natal country of 3,203 Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA residents, followed by China with 1,344 and Brazil with 798.

Foreign-Born Population

12.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

13k people

11.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12.3k people

As of 2023, 12.3% of Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA residents (13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA was 11.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,617 households (3.6%)
Portuguese
2,978 households (2.96%)
Greek
779 households (0.775%)

16.7% of the households in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut 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 Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA was Spanish. 3.6% of the households in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut 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
1,818 ± 353
Gulf War (1990s)
557 ± 232
Gulf War (2001-)
471 ± 162

Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA employs 61.2k people. The largest industries in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,514 people), Construction (3,695 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,307 people), and the highest paying industries are Electronics stores ($226,360), Legal services ($222,582), and Communications, & audio & video equipment manufacturing ($210,925).

Males in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $88,028. The income inequality in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,612

Women

48.7%

36,486

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA in 2020 was 71,098 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

61.2k

2022 Value

−13%

1 Year decline

± −13%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −13%, from 70.3k employees to 61.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA, are Other managers (2,333 people), Registered nurses (2,254 people), and Software developers (2,201 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut 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

61.2k

2022 Value

−13%

1 Year decline

± −13%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −13%, from 70.3k employees to 61.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,514 people), Construction (3,695 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,307 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$75,634

Median earning men ± $2,710

$55,344

Median earning women ± $3,664

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($109,338), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($107,650), and Information ($101,507).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,500), Public Administration ($78,073), and Manufacturing ($74,867).

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

Voting results are not available for Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

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 (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA awarded 66 degrees. The student population of Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 11 male students and 64 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA are White (36 and 54.5%), followed by Black or African American (24 and 36.4%), Asian (4 and 6.06%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 3.03%).

The largest universities in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are EINE Inc (34 and 51.5%) and Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing (32 and 48.5%).

The most popular majors in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (32 and 48.5%), Electrology & Electrolysis Technician (24 and 36.4%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (10 and 15.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 75 (14.7% men and 85.3% 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

In 2023 there were 75 students enrolled in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA, 14.7% men and 85.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 42 records, of which 95.2% were women and 4.76% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrology & Electrolysis Technician
18 degrees awarded
Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
3 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
32 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA was Electrology & Electrolysis Technician with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

EINE Inc
34 degrees awarded
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing
32 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was EINE Inc with 34 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA, which is 0.082 times less than the 61 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 36 degrees mean that there were 1.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 24 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.475% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.695% 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 (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (25.8k), High School or Equivalent (21.9k), and Graduate Degree (16.8k).

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 (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA was $529,500 in 2023, which is 1.75 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $482,700 to $529,500, a 9.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA is 80.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA is $123,731. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut 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

$529,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,453

$32,047

Median Property Taxes

±$1,271

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 (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut 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 (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.7%

Homeownership

2023

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 80.7% of the housing units in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut 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 (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut 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 (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut 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.

$123,731

Median Household Income

± $6,396

39.7k

Number of Households

± 1,580

In 2023, the median household income of the 39.7k households in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA grew to $123,731 from the previous year's value of $119,639.

The following chart displays the households in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut 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

0.433

2022 Wage GINI in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA

In 2022, the income inequality in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.07% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Worked At Home (14.3%)
Carpooled (6.45%)

In 2023, 75.9% of workers in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.45%).

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

29.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.61% of the workforce in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut 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 (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut 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 (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA (4.88k out of 104k 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 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut 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.

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

98.4% of the population of Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 61% on employee plans, 10.8% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 0.952% 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

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 20.2% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 42.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

1.59%

Uninsured

61%

Employer Coverage

10.8%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

0.952%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA grew by 2.82% from 1.55% to 1.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Middlesex County (Northeast)--Billerica, Tewksbury & Dracut PUMA, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.