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

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2022 Population

132,455

5.81% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AElizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AEd Markey

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

40.7

3.3% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

4.6%

22.1% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$116,724

10% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$476,300

21.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

71,992

12.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA had a population of 132k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $116,724. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA grew from 125,178 to 132,455, a 5.81% increase and its median household income grew from $106,117 to $116,724, a 10% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.73%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.76%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.04%).

7.63% of the households in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA are Bridgewater State University (2,678 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was $476,300, and the homeownership rate was 81.4%.

Most people in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA borders Norfolk County (Northeast)--Weymouth, Braintree, Randolph & Cohasset PUMA, MA, Norfolk County (Central)--Norwood, Stoughton & Canton PUMA, MA, Bristol County--Taunton, Easton & Mansfield PUMA, MA, Plymouth County--Brockton PUMA, MA, Plymouth County (North)--Marshfield, Hingham & Scituate PUMA, MA, and Plymouth County (South)--Plymouth Town, Middleborough & Wareham PUMA, MA.

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Population & Diversity

Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA is home to a population of 132k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.54% of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (7.34k people).

In 2022, there were 23.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.94k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.58k 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 Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA are Portuguese (3,184 households), Spanish (1,734 households), and Haitian (656 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,093

Women

50.2%

69,513

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 139,606 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

97.2%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98% of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
118k ± 1.71k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.94k ± 1.03k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.58k ± 629

2.39%

Hispanic Population

3.17k people

2.39% of the people in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA are hispanic (3.17k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Brazil
1,333 ± 892 people
Haiti
696 ± 646 people
India
617 ± 608 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was Brazil, the natal country of 1,333 Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA residents, followed by Haiti with 696 and India with 617.

Foreign-Born Population

5.54%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.34k people

7.03%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.81k people

As of 2022, 5.54% of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA residents (7.34k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was 7.03%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Portuguese
3,184 households (2.53%)
Spanish
1,734 households (1.38%)
Haitian
656 households (0.521%)

7.63% of the households in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was Portuguese. 2.53% of the households in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA reported speaking Portuguese at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,469 ± 337
Gulf War (2001-)
1,654 ± 395
Gulf War (1990s)
514 ± 165

Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA employs 72k people. The largest industries in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA are Construction (5,449 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,630 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,593 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($180,242), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($168,968), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($160,000).

Males in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $76,625. The income inequality in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,990

Women

49%

32,282

Men

51%

The workforce of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA in 2020 was 63,272 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

72k

2022 Value

12.1%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 12.1%, from 64.2k employees to 72k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA, are Other managers (2,693 people), Registered nurses (1,960 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,854 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72k

2022 Value

12.1%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 12.1%, from 64.2k employees to 72k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA, are Construction (5,449 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,630 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,593 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$73,465

Median earning men ± $3,122

$49,712

Median earning women ± $2,617

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($110,917), Public Administration ($106,357), and Information ($94,419).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($88,073), Public Administration ($83,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,453).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

N/AElizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

N/AEd 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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA awarded 2,678 degrees. The student population of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,755 male students and 5,849 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA are White (2,048 and 77.1%), followed by Black or African American (250 and 9.42%), Hispanic or Latino (151 and 5.69%), and Two or More Races (123 and 4.63%).

The largest universities in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Bridgewater State University (2,678 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA are General Psychology (312 and 11.7%), Management Science (188 and 7.02%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (171 and 6.39%).

The median tuition cost in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA for a public four year colleges is $910 for in-state students and $7,050 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9,604 (39.1% men and 60.9% 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 2022 there were 9,604 students enrolled in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA, 39.1% men and 60.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,850 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
312 degrees awarded
Management Science
188 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
164 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was General Psychology with 312 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Bridgewater State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,678 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bridgewater State University with 2,678 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 826 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA, which is 0.446 times less than the 1,852 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,048 degrees mean that there were 8.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 250 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

Public, 4-year or above ($910) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($10,141) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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, 0.352% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.581% 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 Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32.7k), Bachelors Degree (27.4k), and Some college (21k).

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 Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was $476,300 in 2022, which is 1.69 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $392,600 to $476,300, a 21.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA is 81.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 33.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA is $116,724. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was Norfolk County (Northwest)--Needham, Wellesley & Westwood PUMA, MA with a value of $198,790, followed by Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA and Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, with respective values of $172,007 and $157,236.

Housing

Property

$476,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,421

$38,610

Median Property Taxes

±$1,157

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 Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.4%

Homeownership

2022

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 81.4% of the housing units in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was Norfolk County (Northwest)--Needham, Wellesley & Westwood PUMA, MA with a value of $198,790, followed by Middlesex County--Lexington, Burlington & Wilmington PUMA, MA and Middlesex County (West Central) PUMA, MA, with respective values of $172,007 and $157,236.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman 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.

$116,724

Median Household Income

± $5,554

47.4k

Number of Households

± 1,712

In 2022, the median household income of the 47.4k households in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA grew to $116,724 from the previous year's value of $106,117.

The following chart displays the households in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman 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

0.449

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

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA

In 2022, the income inequality in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.568% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (76.1%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)
Carpooled (5.9%)

In 2022, 76.1% of workers in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (5.9%).

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

33.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (33.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 5.24% of the workforce in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman 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 Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA (5.86k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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

97.9% of the population of Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 63.2% on employee plans, 9.76% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.691% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.06%

Uninsured

63.2%

Employer Coverage

9.76%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

0.691%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA grew by 0.44% from 2.05% to 2.06%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Plymouth County (West)--Bridgewater, Abington & Whitman PUMA, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.