Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA

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2021 Population

207,237

0.295% 1-year decline

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

44.9

0.664% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.77%

4.41% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$95,309

8.34% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$513,400

6.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

104,068

0.298% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA had a population of 207k people with a median age of 44.9 and a median household income of $95,309. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA declined from 207,850 to 207,237, a −0.295% decrease and its median household income grew from $87,970 to $95,309, a 8.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.4%), White (Hispanic) (3.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.42%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%).

11.4% of the households in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities 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.

96.5% of the residents in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Essex County (East)--Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA are Salem State University (1,972 degrees awarded in 2021), Endicott College (1,343 degrees), and Spa Tech Institute-Ipswich (71 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA was $513,400, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

Most people in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA was 2 cars per household.

Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA borders Amesbury Town City PUMA, MA, Lynn City, Swampscott & Nahant Towns PUMA, MA, Peabody City, Danvers, Reading, North Reading & Lynnfield Towns PUMA, MA, Dorchester & South Boston PUMA, MA, and Rockingham County (Southern)Portsmouth City PUMA, NH.

About the photo: Sunset on Black & White Beach in Magnolia, Gloucester, MA

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Population & Diversity

Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA is home to a population of 207k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.91% of Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (18.5k people).

In 2021, there were 24.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (179k people) in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.42k White (Hispanic) and 5.01k Two+ (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 Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA are Spanish (8,960 households), Portuguese (2,701 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,271 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

110,031

Women

53.1%

97,196

Men

46.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 207,227 inhabitants, with 46.9% men, and 53.1% women.

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

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

96.5%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.5% of Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
179k ± 1.8k
White (Hispanic)
7.42k ± 1.02k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.01k ± 817

6.93%

Hispanic Population

14.4k people

6.93% of the people in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA are hispanic (14.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
3,609 ± 1,462 people
Brazil
1,933 ± 1,074 people
Canada
892 ± 732 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 3,609 Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA residents, followed by Brazil with 1,933 and Canada with 892.

Foreign-Born Population

8.91%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.5k people

8.73%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.1k people

As of 2021, 8.91% of Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA residents (18.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA was 8.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,960 households (4.54%)
Portuguese
2,701 households (1.37%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,271 households (0.644%)

11.4% of the households in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities 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 Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA was Spanish. 4.54% of the households in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities 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
3,620 ± 430
Gulf War (1990s)
1,241 ± 405
Gulf War (2001-)
1,045 ± 330

Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA employs 104k people. The largest industries in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA are Elementary & secondary schools (8,358 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,681 people), and Construction (5,254 people), and the highest paying industries are Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($229,809), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($222,393), and Other professional, scientific & technical services ($165,604).

Males in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,119. The income inequality in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.483, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,629

Women

50.7%

51,130

Men

49.3%

The workforce of Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA in 2020 was 103,759 people, with 50.7% woman, and 49.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

104k

2021 Value

0.298%

1 Year growth

± 0.298%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 0.298%, from 104k employees to 104k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA, are Other managers (4,555 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (3,159 people), and Registered nurses (2,639 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

104k

2021 Value

0.298%

1 Year growth

± 0.298%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA grew at a rate of 0.298%, from 104k employees to 104k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA, are Elementary & secondary schools (8,358 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,681 people), and Construction (5,254 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA, though some of these residents may live in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,956

Median earning men ± $3,321

$46,137

Median earning women ± $2,387

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,557), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($94,594), and Information ($86,939).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($73,357), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,299), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,273).

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 and New Hampshire to other states, or from other states to Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts and New Hampshire product (by dollars) was Electronics with $39.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($39B) and Mixed freight ($37B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

$296B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

112% growth

$56.7B

2020 Value in New Hampshire

$105B

Projected 2050 Value in New Hampshire

84.6% growth

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

Comparatively, total outbound New Hampshire trade was $56.7B. This is expected to increase 84.6% to $105B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$32.6B
Connecticut
$15.5B
Texas
$12.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts and New Hampshire domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $32.6B, followed by Connecticut with $15.5B and Texas and $12.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts and New Hampshire 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

Voting results are not available for Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

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 Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA awarded 3,438 degrees. The student population of Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,664 male students and 7,800 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA are White (2,492 and 74.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (354 and 10.6%), Black or African American (179 and 5.35%), and Unknown (165 and 4.93%).

The largest universities in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Salem State University (1,972 and 57.4%), Endicott College (1,343 and 39.1%), and Spa Tech Institute-Ipswich (71 and 2.07%).

The most popular majors in Essex County (East)--Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA are General Business Administration & Management (285 and 8.29%), Registered Nursing (266 and 7.74%), and General Psychology (182 and 5.29%).

The median tuition costs in Essex County (East)--Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA are $35,282 for private four year colleges, and $910 and $7,050 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 11,464 (32% men and 68% 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 2021 there were 11,464 students enrolled in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA, 32% men and 68% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,694 records, of which 68.6% were women and 31.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
266 degrees awarded
General Psychology
182 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
158 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Essex County (East)--Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA was Registered Nursing with 266 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Essex County (East)--Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Salem State University
1,972 degrees awarded
Endicott College
1,343 degrees awarded
Spa Tech Institute-Ipswich
71 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salem State University with 1,972 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,052 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA, which is 0.441 times less than the 2,386 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 2,492 degrees mean that there were 7.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 354 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 ($35,282) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($10,765) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,488) 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, 0.252% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.607% 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 Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (50.6k), High School or Equivalent (35.7k), and Graduate Degree (33.7k).

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 Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA was $513,400 in 2021, which is 2.1 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $482,500 to $513,400, a 6.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA is 66.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA is $95,309. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities 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

$513,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,977

$57,266

Median Property Taxes

±$1,480

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 Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.4%

Homeownership

2021

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.4% of the housing units in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities 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 Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities 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 Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities 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.

$95,309

Median Household Income

± $2,975

86.3k

Number of Households

± 2,258

In 2021, the median household income of the 86.3k households in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA grew to $95,309 from the previous year's value of $87,970.

The following chart displays the households in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities 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

0.483

2021 Wage GINI in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA

In 2021, the income inequality in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA was 0.483 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.09% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68%)
Worked At Home (13.3%)
Carpooled (5.97%)

In 2021, 68% of workers in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.3%) and those who carpooled to work (5.97%).

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

30.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.77% of the workforce in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.77% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA (17.6k out of 201k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health

98.1% of the population of Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 0.943% 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.

Similarly, primary care physicians in New Hampshire see 1111 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1100 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1295 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 288 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

960 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Massachusetts

1,111 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Hampshire

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).

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see an average of 1,111 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,100 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

1.93%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

0.943%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA declined by 2.23% from 1.98% to 1.93%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Salem, Beverly, Gloucester & Newburyport Cities PUMA, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.