Springfield City PUMA, MA

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2021 Population

155,770

1.36% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.5

0.298% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

26.3%

3.27% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$43,308

4.18% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$168,700

3.56% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

59,786

1.07% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Springfield City PUMA, MA had a population of 156k people with a median age of 33.5 and a median household income of $43,308. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Springfield City PUMA, MA grew from 153,677 to 155,770, a 1.36% increase and its median household income grew from $41,571 to $43,308, a 4.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Springfield City PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (28.9%), White (Hispanic) (24%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.7%), and Other (Hispanic) (9.7%).

41.2% of the households in Springfield 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.

95.6% of the residents in Springfield City PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hampden County (Central)--Springfield City PUMA, MA are Western New England University (1,120 degrees awarded in 2021), Springfield Technical Community College (167905) (949 degrees), and American International College (164447) (940 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Springfield City PUMA, MA was $168,700, and the homeownership rate was 47.3%.

Most people in Springfield City PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Springfield City PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Springfield City PUMA, MA borders Westfield & Holyoke Cities PUMA, MA and Chicopee City PUMA, MA.

United States Massachusetts

Population & Diversity

Springfield City PUMA, MA is home to a population of 156k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.5% of Springfield City PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (16.3k people).

In 2021, there were 1.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45k people) in Springfield City PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.4k White (Hispanic) and 28.3k 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 Springfield City PUMA, MA are Spanish (51,164 households), Vietnamese (1,227 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (925 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

81,703

Women

52.4%

74,245

Men

47.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 155,948 inhabitants, with 47.6% men, and 52.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

95.6%

2021 Citizenship

95.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.6% of Springfield 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 Springfield City PUMA, MA was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Springfield City PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
45k ± 1.51k
White (Hispanic)
37.4k ± 1.87k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
28.3k ± 1.24k

47.5%

Hispanic Population

74k people

47.5% of the people in Springfield City PUMA, MA are hispanic (74k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
2,917 ± 1,314 people
Jamaica
2,747 ± 1,275 people
Vietnam
1,036 ± 788 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Springfield City PUMA, MA was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 2,917 Springfield City PUMA, MA residents, followed by Jamaica with 2,747 and Vietnam with 1,036.

Foreign-Born Population

10.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.3k people

10%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

As of 2021, 10.5% of Springfield City PUMA, MA residents (16.3k 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 Springfield City PUMA, MA was 10%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
51,164 households (35.1%)
Vietnamese
1,227 households (0.843%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
925 households (0.635%)

41.2% of the households in Springfield City 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 Springfield City PUMA, MA was Spanish. 35.1% of the households in Springfield 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
1,558 ± 304
Gulf War (2001-)
713 ± 209
Gulf War (1990s)
528 ± 204

Springfield City PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Springfield City PUMA, MA employs 59.8k people. The largest industries in Springfield City PUMA, MA are Restaurants & Food Services (3,942 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,628 people), and Individual & family services (3,387 people), and the highest paying industries are Taxi & limousine service ($190,511), National security & international affairs ($89,435), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($82,236).

Males in Springfield City PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,873. The income inequality in Springfield City PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.397, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,742

Women

52.5%

28,688

Men

47.5%

The workforce of Springfield City PUMA, MA in 2020 was 60,430 people, with 52.5% woman, and 47.5% men.

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

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Occupations

59.8k

2021 Value

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± −1.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Springfield City PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 60.4k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Springfield City PUMA, MA, are Personal care aides (3,035 people), Nursing assistants (2,387 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,560 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Springfield 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.8k

2021 Value

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± −1.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Springfield City PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 60.4k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Springfield City PUMA, MA, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,942 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,628 people), and Individual & family services (3,387 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Springfield City PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Springfield City PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,277

Median earning men ± $1,387

$31,820

Median earning women ± $1,409

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($67,144), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,679), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,395).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,938), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,515), and Wholesale Trade ($38,864).

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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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 Springfield City PUMA, MA awarded 4,156 degrees. The student population of Springfield City PUMA, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,607 male students and 7,786 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Springfield City PUMA, MA are White (2,567 and 63.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (547 and 13.5%), Black or African American (419 and 10.3%), and Unknown (273 and 6.73%).

The largest universities in Springfield City PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Western New England University (1,120 and 26.9%), Springfield Technical Community College (167905) (949 and 22.8%), and American International College (164447) (940 and 22.6%).

The most popular majors in Hampden County (Central)--Springfield City PUMA, MA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (196 and 4.72%), Occupational Therapy (169 and 4.07%), and General Business Administration & Management (162 and 3.9%).

The median tuition cost in Hampden County (Central)--Springfield City PUMA, MA for private four year colleges is $38,435.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Springfield City PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,393 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 13,393 students enrolled in Springfield City PUMA, MA, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,529 records, of which 55.7% were women and 44.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Community Organization & Advocacy
128 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
112 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
85 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hampden County (Central)--Springfield City PUMA, MA was Community Organization & Advocacy with 128 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western New England University
1,120 degrees awarded
Springfield Technical Community College (167905)
949 degrees awarded
American International College (164447)
940 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western New England University with 1,120 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,672 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Springfield City PUMA, MA, which is 0.673 times less than the 2,484 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 2,567 degrees mean that there were 4.69 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 547 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 ($38,435) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($4,920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) 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, 1.73% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.98% 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 Springfield City PUMA, MA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (38.6k), Some college (26.3k), and Secondary Education (24.3k).

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 Springfield City PUMA, MA was $168,700 in 2021, which is 0.689 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $162,900 to $168,700, a 3.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Springfield City PUMA, MA is 47.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Springfield City PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Springfield City PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Springfield City PUMA, MA is $43,308. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Springfield 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

$168,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,260

$27,577

Median Property Taxes

±$1,180

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

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

Rent vs Own

47.3%

Homeownership

2021

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 47.3% of the housing units in Springfield City PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield 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.

$43,308

Median Household Income

± $2,272

58.3k

Number of Households

± 1,983

In 2021, the median household income of the 58.3k households in Springfield City PUMA, MA grew to $43,308 from the previous year's value of $41,571.

The following chart displays the households in Springfield 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.397

2021 Wage GINI in Springfield City PUMA, MA

0.396

2020 Wage GINI in Springfield City PUMA, MA

In 2021, the income inequality in Springfield City PUMA, MA was 0.397 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.24% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Springfield City PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Springfield City PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75%)
Carpooled (8.9%)
Worked At Home (6.57%)

In 2021, 75% of workers in Springfield City PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.9%) and those who worked at home (6.57%).

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

21.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Springfield City PUMA, MA have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in Springfield City PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield City PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Springfield City PUMA, MA (39.5k out of 150k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Springfield City PUMA, MA is Hispanic, followed by White 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

96.5% of the population of Springfield City PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 32% on employee plans, 47.2% on Medicaid, 7.34% on Medicare, 9.31% on non-group plans, and 0.649% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 25.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.47%

Uninsured

32%

Employer Coverage

47.2%

Medicaid

7.34%

Medicare

9.31%

Non-Group

0.649%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Springfield City PUMA, MA declined by 6.89% from 3.72% to 3.47%.

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