Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA

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2020 Population

144,982

0.168% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

40.1

1.78% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

5.83%

0.145% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$119,778

1.14% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$666,100

6.15% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

74,379

0.146% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA had a population of 145k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $119,778. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA grew from 144,739 to 144,982, a 0.168% increase and its median household income grew from $118,428 to $119,778, a 1.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (17.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.09%), White (Hispanic) (3.54%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.06%).

29.7% of the households in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns 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.

87.5% of the residents in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middlesex County--Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA are Brandeis University (165015) (2,295 degrees awarded in 2020), Bentley University (164739) (1,755 degrees), and Middlesex Community College (166887) (1,042 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was $666,100, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

Most people in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA borders Watertown Town City, Arlington, Belmont & Winchester Towns PUMA, MA, Billerica, Andover, Tewksbury & Wilmington Towns PUMA, MA, Middlesex (West Central) & Worcester (East) Counties PUMA, MA, Woburn, Melrose Cities, Saugus, Wakefield & Stoneham Towns PUMA, MA, Newton City & Brookline Town PUMA, MA, and Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA.

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Population & Diversity

Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA is home to a population of 145k people, from which 87.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 25.3% of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (36.7k people).

In 2020, there were 3.92 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.8k people) in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.93k 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 Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (8,736 households), Spanish (8,083 households), and Hindi (2,543 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

74,429

Women

51.3%

70,663

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 145,092 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

87.5%

2020 Citizenship

87.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 87.5% of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was 87.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
97.8k ± 2.06k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
25k ± 1.72k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.93k ± 1.05k

7.68%

Hispanic Population

11.1k people

7.68% of the people in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA are hispanic (11.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
6,711 ± 1,964 people
China
6,033 ± 1,867 people
Guatemala
2,440 ± 1,203 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was India, the natal country of 6,711 Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA residents, followed by China with 6,033 and Guatemala with 2,440.

Foreign-Born Population

25.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

36.7k people

25.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

36.8k people

As of 2020, 25.3% of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA residents (36.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was 25.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
8,736 households (6.32%)
Spanish
8,083 households (5.85%)
Hindi
2,543 households (1.84%)

29.7% of the households in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 6.32% of the households in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns 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
1,632 ± 369
Gulf War (2001-)
818 ± 261
Korea
754 ± 150

Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA employs 74.4k people. The largest industries in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,810 people), Computer Systems Design (4,552 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,361 people), and the highest paying industries are Other administrative & other support services ($236,713), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($202,581), and Advertising, public relations & related services ($184,995).

Males in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $86,886. The income inequality in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.484, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,288

Women

47.4%

39,091

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA in 2020 was 74,379 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA.

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Occupations

74.4k

2020 Value

−0.146%

1 Year decline

± −0.146%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.146%, from 74.5k employees to 74.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA, are Software developers (3,826 people), Other managers (3,193 people), and Postsecondary teachers (1,760 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

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

74.4k

2020 Value

−0.146%

1 Year decline

± −0.146%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.146%, from 74.5k employees to 74.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,810 people), Computer Systems Design (4,552 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,361 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$80,362

Median earning men ± $1,721

$50,816

Median earning women ± $1,412

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($116,058), Manufacturing ($113,107), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($106,355).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($79,940), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,988), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $37.4B, followed by Electronics ($29.6B) and Mixed freight ($28.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$314B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

99.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Massachusetts trade was $314B. This is expected to increase 99.9% 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

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $31B, followed by New Hampshire with $23.4B and Connecticut and $14.9B.

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

Civics

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA awarded 5,092 degrees. The student population of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 7,833 male students and 9,669 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA are White (2,531 and 63.6%), followed by Asian (542 and 13.6%), Hispanic or Latino (422 and 10.6%), and Black or African American (194 and 4.87%).

The largest universities in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Brandeis University (165015) (2,295 and 45.1%), Bentley University (164739) (1,755 and 34.5%), and Middlesex Community College (166887) (1,042 and 20.5%).

The most popular majors in Middlesex County--Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA are General Business Administration & Management (453 and 8.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (346 and 6.79%), and General Finance (289 and 5.68%).

The median tuition cost in Middlesex County--Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA for private four year colleges is $54,565.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 44.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 17,502 (44.8% men and 55.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 17,502 students enrolled in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA, 44.8% men and 55.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,070 records, of which 52.7% were women and 47.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
243 degree-majors awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
151 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
148 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Middlesex County--Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was General Finance with 243 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Middlesex County--Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Brandeis University (165015)
2,295 degrees awarded
Bentley University (164739)
1,755 degrees awarded
Middlesex Community College (166887)
1,042 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brandeis University (165015) with 2,295 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 2,272 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA, which is 0.806 times less than the 2,820 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,531 degrees mean that there were 4.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 542 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 ($54,565) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($5,472) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,150) 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 2020, 1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.7% 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 Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA in 2020 were Graduate Degree (35.1k), Bachelors Degree (34.1k), and High School or Equivalent (18.8k).

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 Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was $666,100 in 2020, which is 2.9 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $627,500 to $666,100, a 6.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA is 64.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA is $119,778. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA with a value of $191,165, followed by Middlesex (West Central) & Worcester (East) Counties PUMA, MA and Newton City & Brookline Town PUMA, MA, with respective values of $139,554 and $135,332.

Housing

Property

$666,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$10,959

$35,055

Median Property Taxes

±$1,061

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 Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.5%

Homeownership

2020

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 64.5% of the housing units in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was Norfolk (Northeast) & Middlesex (Southeast) Counties (West of Boston City) PUMA, MA with a value of $191,165, followed by Middlesex (West Central) & Worcester (East) Counties PUMA, MA and Newton City & Brookline Town PUMA, MA, with respective values of $139,554 and $135,332.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns 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.

$119,778

Median Household Income

± $3,788

54.3k

Number of Households

± 1,729

In 2020, the median household income of the 54.3k households in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA grew to $119,778 from the previous year's value of $118,428.

The following chart displays the households in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns 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

0.484

2020 Wage GINI in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA

0.486

2019 Wage GINI in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA

In 2020, the income inequality in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was 0.484 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.456% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (70%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)
Carpooled (8.55%)

In 2020, 70% of workers in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.55%).

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

27.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.83% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA (7.98k out of 137k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.9% of the population of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 62.3% on employee plans, 9.74% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Massachusetts was $10,559 in 2014. This is a 2.78% increase from the previous year ($10,273).

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 968 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (968 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 930 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 153 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Massachusetts. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Massachusetts, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

968 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see an average of 968 patients per year. This represents a 0% change 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.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Massachusetts across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.09%

Uninsured

62.3%

Employer Coverage

9.74%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA declined by 19.3% from 2.59% to 2.09%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.