Pittsfield City PUMA, MA

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2021 Population
129,089
2.51% 1-year growth
US Senator
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ed Markey
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
47.1
0.212% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
10.1%
3.64% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$63,159
1.6% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$232,900
5.38% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
58,359
2.05% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Pittsfield City PUMA, MA had a population of 129k people with a median age of 47.1 and a median household income of $63,159. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pittsfield City PUMA, MA grew from 125,927 to 129,089, a 2.51% increase and its median household income grew from $62,166 to $63,159, a 1.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.25%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.51%), White (Hispanic) (1.86%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.74%).

7.4% of the households in Pittsfield 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.

97.9% of the residents in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Berkshire County--Pittsfield City PUMA, MA are Williams College (692 degrees awarded in 2021), Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (322 degrees), and Berkshire Community College (164775) (274 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA was $232,900, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Pittsfield City PUMA, MA is home to a population of 129k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.97% of Pittsfield City PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (7.71k people).

In 2021, there were 26.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.24k 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 Pittsfield City PUMA, MA are Spanish (3,839 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (586 households), and Russian (555 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
66,335
Women
51.4%
62,632
Men
48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 128,967 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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Citizenship

97.9%
2021 Citizenship
97.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield City PUMA, MA was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    112k ± 316
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    4.2k ± 540
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.24k ± 391
5.21%
Hispanic Population
6.73k people

In 2021, there were 26.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.24k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.21% of the people in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA are hispanic (6.73k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Ghana
    656 ± 627 people
  2. El Salvador
    548 ± 574 people
  3. Ukraine
    379 ± 477 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pittsfield City PUMA, MA was Ghana, the natal country of 656 Pittsfield City PUMA, MA residents, followed by El Salvador with 548 and Ukraine with 379.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.97%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
7.71k people
5.62%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
7.08k people

As of 2021, 5.97% of Pittsfield City PUMA, MA residents (7.71k 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 Pittsfield City PUMA, MA was 5.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,839 households (3.1%)
  2. French (Incl. Cajun)
    586 households (0.473%)
  3. Russian
    555 households (0.448%)

7.4% of the households in Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield City PUMA, MA was Spanish. 3.1% of the households in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,816 ± 305
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    862 ± 218
  3. Korea
    746 ± 179

Pittsfield City PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Pittsfield City PUMA, MA employs 58.4k people. The largest industries in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,851 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,029 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,007 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($417,446), Business, technical & trade schools and training ($161,576), and Scientific research & development services ($137,163).

Males in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,987. The income inequality in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,217
Women
51.1%
27,970
Men
48.9%

The workforce of Pittsfield City PUMA, MA in 2020 was 57,187 people, with 51.1% woman, and 48.9% men.

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Occupations

58.4k
2021 Value
2.05%
1 Year growth
± 2.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 2.05%, from 57.2k employees to 58.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,480 people), Postsecondary teachers (1,441 people), and Other managers (1,376 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pittsfield City PUMA, MA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

58.4k
2021 Value
2.05%
1 Year growth
± 2.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 2.05%, from 57.2k employees to 58.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,851 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,029 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,007 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pittsfield City PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$49,418
Median earning men ± $1,593
$33,590
Median earning women ± $1,168

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($67,909), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,658), and Manufacturing ($61,520).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,697), Wholesale Trade ($54,390), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,188).

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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.

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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
  1. $37.1B
  2. $29.7B
  3. $28.8B

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

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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.

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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
  1. $28.8B
  2. $20.3B
  3. $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).

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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.

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren
Senator from Massachusetts1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Ed Markey
Senator from Massachusetts2
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.

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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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In 2021, universities in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA awarded 1,530 degrees. The student population of Pittsfield City PUMA, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,086 male students and 3,142 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA are White (899 and 61.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (156 and 10.7%), Black or African American (150 and 10.3%), and Asian (114 and 7.82%).

The largest universities in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Williams College (692 and 45.2%), Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (322 and 21%), and Berkshire Community College (164775) (274 and 17.9%).

The most popular majors in Berkshire County--Pittsfield City PUMA, MA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (140 and 9.15%), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (100 and 6.54%), and General Mathematics (75 and 4.9%).

The median tuition costs in Berkshire County--Pittsfield City PUMA, MA are $59,434 for private four year colleges, and $1,030 and $9,975 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 17.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,228 (39.9% men and 60.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,228 students enrolled in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,108 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 75 degrees awarded
  2. 72 degrees awarded
  3. 100 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Berkshire County--Pittsfield City PUMA, MA was General Mathematics with 75 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 692 degrees awarded
  2. 322 degrees awarded
  3. 274 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Williams College with 692 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 623 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA, which is 0.687 times less than the 907 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 899 degrees mean that there were 5.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 156 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($59,434) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($10,276) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,325) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.996% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.702% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Pittsfield City PUMA, MA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.8k), Some college (23.9k), and Bachelors Degree (19.5k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA was $232,900 in 2021, which is 0.951 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $221,000 to $232,900, a 5.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA is $63,159. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Pittsfield 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.

Property

$232,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,165
$38,904
Median Property Taxes
±$1,146

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Rent vs Own

70.1%
Homeownership
2021
61.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 70.1% of the housing units in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pittsfield 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.

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Household Income

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$63,159
Median Household Income
± $2,188
55.5k
Number of Households
± 1,691

In 2021, the median household income of the 55.5k households in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA grew to $63,159 from the previous year's value of $62,166.

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Wage Distribution

0.466
2021 Wage GINI in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA
0.459
2020 Wage GINI in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA

In 2021, the income inequality in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.62% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pittsfield City PUMA, MA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.45%)
  3. Carpooled (7.92%)

In 2021, 75.6% of workers in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.45%) and those who carpooled to work (7.92%).

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Commute Time

20.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.75% of the workforce in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield City PUMA, MA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA (12.4k out of 123k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 35 - 44.

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

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97.6% of the population of Pittsfield City PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 1.09% 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.

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).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.4% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.36%
Uninsured
44.7%
Employer Coverage
19.9%
Medicaid
16.5%
Medicare
15.4%
Non-Group
1.09%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pittsfield City PUMA, MA declined by 8.2% from 2.57% to 2.36%.

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