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

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2021 Population

146,408

0.984% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.9

0.499% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.11%

4.7% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$128,077

6.93% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$690,600

3.68% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

74,329

0.0672% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA had a population of 146k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $128,077. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA grew from 144,982 to 146,408, a 0.984% increase and its median household income grew from $119,778 to $128,077, a 6.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (17.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.82%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.36%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.17%).

29% 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.

87.8% 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) (2,331 degrees awarded in 2021), Bentley University (164739) (1,676 degrees), and Middlesex Community College (166887) (1,094 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was $690,600, and the homeownership rate was 64.3%.

Most people in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 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 146k people, from which 87.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 25% of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA residents were born outside of the country (36.6k people).

In 2021, there were 3.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.8k people) in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.59k 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) (9,195 households), Spanish (8,457 households), and Hindi (2,425 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

75,022

Women

51.2%

71,484

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 146,506 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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Citizenship

87.8%

2021 Citizenship

87.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.8% 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 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was 87.5%, 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)
96.8k ± 1.94k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
25.9k ± 1.26k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.59k ± 1.03k

8.44%

Hispanic Population

12.4k people

8.44% of the people in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA are hispanic (12.4k 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
6,861 ± 1,985 people
China
6,611 ± 1,951 people
Guatemala
2,465 ± 1,209 people

In 2021, 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 6,861 Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA residents, followed by China with 6,611 and Guatemala with 2,465.

Foreign-Born Population

25%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

36.6k people

25.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

36.7k people

As of 2021, 25% of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA residents (36.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was 25.3%, 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)
9,195 households (6.58%)
Spanish
8,457 households (6.05%)
Hindi
2,425 households (1.74%)

29% 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 21.7%. 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 Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 6.58% 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
1,542 ± 355
Gulf War (2001-)
877 ± 271
Korea
678 ± 141

Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.76 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA employs 74.3k people. The largest industries in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA are Computer Systems Design (4,745 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,696 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,335 people), and the highest paying industries are Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($269,901), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($233,857), and Advertising, public relations & related services ($198,460).

Males in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $95,276. The income inequality in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.481, 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

74.3k

2021 Value

−0.0672%

1 Year decline

± −0.0672%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.0672%, from 74.4k employees to 74.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA, are Software developers (4,013 people), Other managers (3,358 people), and Cashiers (1,848 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

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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

74.3k

2021 Value

−0.0672%

1 Year decline

± −0.0672%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA declined at a rate of −0.0672%, from 74.4k employees to 74.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA, are Computer Systems Design (4,745 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,696 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,335 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

$86,507

Median earning men ± $3,448

$54,539

Median earning women ± $1,488

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($126,883), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($119,833), and Information ($114,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($91,450), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,668), and Information ($82,054).

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

Voting results are not available for Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns 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 Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA awarded 5,101 degrees. The student population of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,080 male students and 9,770 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA are White (2,541 and 63.3%), followed by Asian (534 and 13.3%), Hispanic or Latino (416 and 10.4%), and Black or African American (233 and 5.81%).

The largest universities in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA by number of degrees awarded are Brandeis University (165015) (2,331 and 45.7%), Bentley University (164739) (1,676 and 32.9%), and Middlesex Community College (166887) (1,094 and 21.4%).

The most popular majors in Middlesex County--Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA are General Business Administration & Management (460 and 9.02%), General Finance (322 and 6.31%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (307 and 6.02%).

The median tuition cost in Middlesex County--Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA for private four year colleges is $57,159.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 49.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,850 (45.3% men and 54.7% 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 17,850 students enrolled in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA, 45.3% men and 54.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,933 records, of which 52.5% were women and 47.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
257 degree-majors awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
160 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
140 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Middlesex County--Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was General Finance with 257 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)
2,331 degrees awarded
Bentley University (164739)
1,676 degrees awarded
Middlesex Community College (166887)
1,094 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brandeis University (165015) with 2,331 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,227 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA, which is 0.775 times less than the 2,874 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 2,541 degrees mean that there were 4.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 534 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 ($57,159) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($5,472) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,163) 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% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.645% 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 2021 were Graduate Degree (35.6k), Bachelors Degree (35.2k), and High School or Equivalent (18.1k).

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 $690,600 in 2021, which is 2.82 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $666,100 to $690,600, a 3.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA is 64.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA have an average commute time of 26.9 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 $128,077. In 2021, 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 $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

$690,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,546

$35,647

Median Property Taxes

±$1,303

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

64.3%

Homeownership

2021

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.3% 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 64.5%.

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 2021, 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 $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 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.

$128,077

Median Household Income

± $3,683

55.5k

Number of Households

± 1,773

In 2021, the median household income of the 55.5k households in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA grew to $128,077 from the previous year's value of $119,778.

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

0.481

2021 Wage GINI in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA

0.484

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

In 2021, the income inequality in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA was 0.481 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.537% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (65%)
Worked At Home (17%)
Carpooled (7.28%)

In 2021, 65% of workers in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17%) and those who carpooled to work (7.28%).

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

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% 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

6.11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA (8.43k out of 138k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

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 Asian 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.

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

97.7% of the population of Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA has health coverage, with 61.9% on employee plans, 8.95% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.3%

Uninsured

61.9%

Employer Coverage

8.95%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waltham City, Lexington, Burlington, Bedford & Lincoln Towns PUMA, MA declined by 3.96% from 2.4% to 2.3%.

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.