Chicopee City PUMA, MA

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2021 Population

128,526

0.262% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.6

0.909% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.06%

4.66% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$74,103

4.98% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$256,400

5.56% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

59,387

0.231% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Chicopee City PUMA, MA had a population of 129k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $74,103. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Chicopee City PUMA, MA grew from 128,190 to 128,526, a 0.262% increase and its median household income grew from $70,591 to $74,103, a 4.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chicopee City PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.1%), White (Hispanic) (6.32%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.62%), Other (Hispanic) (3.44%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.93%).

16.6% of the households in Chicopee City 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.

97.5% of the residents in Chicopee City PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hampden County (East of Springfield City)--Chicopee City PUMA, MA are Bay Path University (164632) (1,231 degrees awarded in 2021) and College of Our Lady of the Elms (167394) (482 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Chicopee City PUMA, MA was $256,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Chicopee City PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Chicopee City PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Chicopee City PUMA, MA borders Hartford County (North) PUMA, CT, Tolland County PUMA, CT, Northampton City PUMA, MA, Springfield City PUMA, MA, and Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA.

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Population & Diversity

Chicopee City PUMA, MA is home to a population of 129k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.93% of Chicopee City PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (11.5k people).

In 2021, there were 12.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Chicopee City PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.12k White (Hispanic) and 4.66k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Chicopee City PUMA, MA are Spanish (8,601 households), Portuguese (3,132 households), and Polish (1,820 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,722

Women

51.1%

62,889

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 128,611 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Chicopee City PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Chicopee City PUMA, MA was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chicopee City PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chicopee City PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 1.41k
White (Hispanic)
8.12k ± 1.01k
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.66k ± 1.02k

13.9%

Hispanic Population

17.8k people

13.9% of the people in Chicopee City PUMA, MA are hispanic (17.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chicopee City PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Portugal
2,171 ± 1,134 people
Poland
1,538 ± 957 people
Canada
592 ± 596 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chicopee City PUMA, MA was Portugal, the natal country of 2,171 Chicopee City PUMA, MA residents, followed by Poland with 1,538 and Canada with 592.

Foreign-Born Population

8.93%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.5k people

8.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

As of 2021, 8.93% of Chicopee City PUMA, MA residents (11.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chicopee City PUMA, MA was 8.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chicopee City PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,601 households (7%)
Portuguese
3,132 households (2.55%)
Polish
1,820 households (1.48%)

16.6% of the households in Chicopee City 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chicopee City PUMA, MA was Spanish. 7% of the households in Chicopee City 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
2,808 ± 386
Gulf War (2001-)
1,706 ± 357
Gulf War (1990s)
1,015 ± 377

Chicopee City PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chicopee City PUMA, MA employs 59.4k people. The largest industries in Chicopee City PUMA, MA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,177 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,679 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,052 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($184,536), Communications, & audio & video equipment manufacturing ($135,721), and Savings institutions, including credit unions ($128,425).

Males in Chicopee City PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,042. The income inequality in Chicopee City PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,495

Women

49.8%

29,755

Men

50.2%

The workforce of Chicopee City PUMA, MA in 2020 was 59,250 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Chicopee City PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

59.4k

2021 Value

0.231%

1 Year growth

± 0.231%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chicopee City PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 0.231%, from 59.3k employees to 59.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chicopee City PUMA, MA, are Registered nurses (1,840 people), Other managers (1,592 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,433 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chicopee City 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

59.4k

2021 Value

0.231%

1 Year growth

± 0.231%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chicopee City PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 0.231%, from 59.3k employees to 59.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chicopee City PUMA, MA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,177 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,679 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,052 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chicopee City PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Chicopee City PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,518

Median earning men ± $1,922

$42,202

Median earning women ± $1,620

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,295), Public Administration ($79,527), and Information ($71,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,071), Public Administration ($65,515), and Wholesale Trade ($65,223).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Massachusetts products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

112% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 112% to $627B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Massachusetts trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Massachusetts to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$28.8B
New Hampshire
$20.3B
Connecticut
$14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

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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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Chicopee City PUMA, MA awarded 1,713 degrees. The student population of Chicopee City PUMA, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 442 male students and 3,682 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chicopee City PUMA, MA are White (1,002 and 59.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (213 and 12.6%), Unknown (209 and 12.3%), and Black or African American (173 and 10.2%).

The largest universities in Chicopee City PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Bay Path University (164632) (1,231 and 71.9%) and College of Our Lady of the Elms (167394) (482 and 28.1%).

The most popular majors in Hampden County (East of Springfield City)--Chicopee City PUMA, MA are Occupational Therapy (177 and 10.3%), General Business Administration & Management (157 and 9.17%), and General Psychology (103 and 6.01%).

The median tuition cost in Hampden County (East of Springfield City)--Chicopee City PUMA, MA for private four year colleges is $36,693.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Chicopee City PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,124 (10.7% men and 89.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,124 students enrolled in Chicopee City PUMA, MA, 10.7% men and 89.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,069 records, of which 90% were women and 9.96% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
103 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
103 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
121 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hampden County (East of Springfield City)--Chicopee City PUMA, MA was General Psychology with 103 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hampden County (East of Springfield City)--Chicopee City PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bay Path University (164632)
1,231 degrees awarded
College of Our Lady of the Elms (167394)
482 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bay Path University (164632) with 1,231 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 206 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chicopee City PUMA, MA, which is 0.137 times less than the 1,507 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,002 degrees mean that there were 4.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 213 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 ($36,693) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,844) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,375) 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 2021, 1.26% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.819% 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 Chicopee City PUMA, MA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28.9k), Bachelors Degree (20.3k), and Some college (20.1k).

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 Chicopee City PUMA, MA was $256,400 in 2021, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $242,900 to $256,400, a 5.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Chicopee City PUMA, MA is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Chicopee City PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chicopee City PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chicopee City PUMA, MA is $74,103. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Chicopee City PUMA, MA was Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA with a value of $201,676, followed by Middlesex (West Central) & Worcester (East) Counties PUMA, MA and Newton City & Brookline Town PUMA, MA, with respective values of $146,308 and $144,175.

Housing

Property

$256,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,997

$37,245

Median Property Taxes

±$1,306

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 Chicopee City PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chicopee City PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

Homeownership

2021

59%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.1% of the housing units in Chicopee City PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chicopee City 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chicopee City PUMA, MA was Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA with a value of $201,676, followed by Middlesex (West Central) & Worcester (East) Counties PUMA, MA and Newton City & Brookline Town PUMA, MA, with respective values of $146,308 and $144,175.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Chicopee City 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.

$74,103

Median Household Income

± $2,862

51.6k

Number of Households

± 1,786

In 2021, the median household income of the 51.6k households in Chicopee City PUMA, MA grew to $74,103 from the previous year's value of $70,591.

The following chart displays the households in Chicopee City 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.44

2021 Wage GINI in Chicopee City PUMA, MA

0.444

2020 Wage GINI in Chicopee City PUMA, MA

In 2021, the income inequality in Chicopee City PUMA, MA was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.9% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Chicopee City PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Chicopee City PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Chicopee City PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Worked At Home (7.88%)
Carpooled (6.98%)

In 2021, 81.8% of workers in Chicopee City PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.88%) and those who carpooled to work (6.98%).

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

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chicopee City PUMA, MA have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Chicopee City PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.06% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chicopee City PUMA, MA (11.3k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chicopee City 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

97.7% of the population of Chicopee City PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 51.6% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 960 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.826% decrease from the previous year (968 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 930 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 145 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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960 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 960 patients per year. This represents a 0.826% decrease from the previous year (968 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% 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

2.32%

Uninsured

51.6%

Employer Coverage

18.1%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chicopee City PUMA, MA declined by 1.68% from 2.36% to 2.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chicopee City PUMA, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.