Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA

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2021 Population

128,926

5.7% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

0.773% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.64%

8.21% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$91,540

5.97% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$539,500

9.59% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

69,255

5.73% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA had a population of 129k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $91,540. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA grew from 121,979 to 128,926, a 5.7% increase and its median household income grew from $86,381 to $91,540, a 5.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (24.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.82%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.52%).

33.7% of the households in Quincy City & Milton Town 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.

87% of the residents in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Norfolk County (Northeast)--Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA are Curry College (712 degrees awarded in 2021), Quincy College (506 degrees), and Laboure College (423 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA was $539,500, and the homeownership rate was 50.1%.

Most people in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA borders Dorchester & South Boston PUMA, MA, Mattapan & Roxbury PUMA, MA, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale & West Roxbury PUMA, MA, Randolph, Norwood, Dedham, Canton & Holbrook Towns PUMA, MA, and Weymouth Town, Braintree Town Cities, Hingham, Hull & Cohasset Towns PUMA, MA.

United States Massachusetts

Population & Diversity

Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA is home to a population of 129k people, from which 87% are citizens. As of 2021, 29.3% of Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (37.8k people).

In 2021, there were 2.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.1k people) in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.5k 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 Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (16,636 households), Vietnamese (3,948 households), and Spanish (3,219 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,093

Women

50.5%

63,800

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 128,893 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

87%

2021 Citizenship

86.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87% of Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA was 86.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
77.1k ± 2.02k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
31.4k ± 1.43k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.5k ± 1.49k

4.25%

Hispanic Population

5.48k people

4.25% of the people in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA are hispanic (5.48k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
12,641 ± 2,622 people
Vietnam
3,486 ± 1,430 people
India
2,855 ± 1,297 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA was China, the natal country of 12,641 Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA residents, followed by Vietnam with 3,486 and India with 2,855.

Foreign-Born Population

29.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

37.8k people

29.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

35.7k people

As of 2021, 29.3% of Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA residents (37.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA was 29.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
16,636 households (13.6%)
Vietnamese
3,948 households (3.23%)
Spanish
3,219 households (2.64%)

33.7% of the households in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 13.6% of the households in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,109 ± 254
Gulf War (2001-)
1,060 ± 325
Korea
594 ± 187

Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA employs 69.3k people. The largest industries in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,776 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,503 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,631 people), and the highest paying industries are Couriers & messengers ($158,229), Data processing, hosting & related services ($148,799), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($147,732).

Males in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,420. The income inequality in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,564

Women

49.7%

32,939

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA in 2020 was 65,503 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

69.3k

2021 Value

5.73%

1 Year growth

± 5.73%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 5.73%, from 65.5k employees to 69.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA, are Accountants & auditors (2,238 people), Registered nurses (2,107 people), and Other managers (1,986 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Quincy City & Milton Town 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

69.3k

2021 Value

5.73%

1 Year growth

± 5.73%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 5.73%, from 65.5k employees to 69.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,776 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,503 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,631 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,601

Median earning men ± $2,410

$50,351

Median earning women ± $2,619

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($100,000), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($88,524), and Manufacturing ($83,009).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($77,826), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,008), and Construction ($70,972).

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 Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA awarded 1,886 degrees. The student population of Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,309 male students and 4,396 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA are White (1,063 and 57.7%), followed by Black or African American (343 and 18.6%), Hispanic or Latino (168 and 9.13%), and Unknown (126 and 6.84%).

The largest universities in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Curry College (712 and 37.8%), Quincy College (506 and 26.8%), and Laboure College (423 and 22.4%).

The most popular majors in Norfolk County (Northeast)--Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA are Registered Nursing (649 and 34.4%), General Business Administration & Management (196 and 10.4%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (85 and 4.51%).

The median tuition cost in Norfolk County (Northeast)--Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA for private four year colleges is $30,438.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,705 (34.4% men and 65.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,705 students enrolled in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA, 34.4% men and 65.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,467 records, of which 65.1% were women and 34.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
76 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
326 degrees awarded
General Psychology
76 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Norfolk County (Northeast)--Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA was General Business Administration & Management with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Norfolk County (Northeast)--Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Curry College
712 degrees awarded
Quincy College
506 degrees awarded
Laboure College
423 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Curry College with 712 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 548 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA, which is 0.41 times less than the 1,338 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 1,063 degrees mean that there were 3.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 343 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 ($30,438) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,030) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) 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 2021, 1.31% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.39% 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 Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (29k), High School or Equivalent (22.4k), and Graduate Degree (21.3k).

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 Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA was $539,500 in 2021, which is 2.2 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $492,300 to $539,500, a 9.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA is 50.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 34.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA is $91,540. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Quincy City & Milton Town 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

$539,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,990

$26,702

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 Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

50.1%

Homeownership

2021

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 50.1% of the housing units in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Quincy City & Milton Town 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 Quincy City & Milton Town 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 Quincy City & Milton Town 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.

$91,540

Median Household Income

± $3,819

53.3k

Number of Households

± 1,915

In 2021, the median household income of the 53.3k households in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA grew to $91,540 from the previous year's value of $86,381.

The following chart displays the households in Quincy City & Milton Town 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

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA

In 2021, the income inequality in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0272% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (55.3%)
Public Transit (19.4%)
Worked At Home (13%)

In 2021, 55.3% of workers in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (19.4%) and those who worked at home (13%).

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

34.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (34.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.38% of the workforce in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.64% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA (12.2k out of 126k 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 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA is White, followed by Asian and Black.

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

96.9% of the population of Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 56.5% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.797% 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 18.4% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.1%

Uninsured

56.5%

Employer Coverage

16.5%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

0.797%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Quincy City & Milton Town PUMA, MA grew by 17.3% from 2.64% to 3.1%.

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