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All Indicators
All Community Indicators
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All Economic Equity and Justice Indicators
All Education Indicators
All Essential Needs Indicators
All Health Indicators

INDICATORS
Change in Total Population The percent change in number of residents of a geographic area since 2000.
Change in Population by Race/Ethnicity The percentage change of residents within a geographic area, broken down by racial and ethnic groups.
Language Diversity The share of people 5 and older in a geographic area who speak a language other than English at home. This includes both people who speak English well and those who do not.
Foreign-Born Population The percentage of the population in a region that is foreign-born, which includes anyone who is not a U.S. citizen at birth. People who become U.S. citizens through naturalization are considered foreign-born.
Population by Age The change in population of a geographic area broken down by selected age groups since 2007-11.
People with Disabilities The percentage of the people living with a disability, out of all people not living in institutions.
Voter Registration The percentage of the voting-age population (18 and over) that is registered to vote.
Voter Participation The percentage of the voting-age population (18 and over) that voted in an election.
Arrest Rate by Race/Ethnicity The number of people arrested by race/ethnicity, expressed as a rate per 1,000 residents of that race/ethnicity.
Incarceration Rate by Race/Ethnicity The number of people incarcerated in local jails by race/ethnicity, expressed as a rate per 10,000 residents of that race/ethnicity.
Change in Total Jobs The growth or decline in total jobs, shown as a percentage gain or loss from the previous year.
Unemployment Rate Unemployed individuals are those without jobs who are able, available and actively seeking work. The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the total labor force (the total number of employed and unemployed individuals 16 or older and not living in prisons, mental hospitals, or nursing homes).
Unemployment Rate by Race/Ethnicity The unemployment rate for racial and ethnic groups in a geographic area. Unemployed individuals are those without jobs who are able, available and seeking work; the rate presents them as a share of the total labor force.
Living Wage The level of income needed for households of different sizes and types in a region to be able to pay for necessities, including housing and food.
Median Household Income Median household income, in 2021 dollars. Half of incomes are below the median and half are above.
Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity Median household income, in 2021 dollars. Half of incomes are below the median and half are above.
Income in Relation to Poverty Level The share of residents with incomes below the poverty level, and at various proportions of the poverty level (below half, double the poverty level, etc.). Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
People Living in Poverty People with incomes below the poverty line, as a percentage of those for whom poverty status has been determined. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
People Living in Poverty by Race/Ethnicity The proportion of people within racial and ethnic groups with incomes below the poverty line. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
People Living in Poverty by Age The proportion of people within age groups with incomes below the poverty line. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
Children Living in Poverty by Race/Ethnicity The number of children under 18 living below the federally defined poverty line, expressed as a percentage of all children under 18 within a racial and ethnic group. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
Females Living in Poverty by Race/Ethnicity The proportion of females in various racial and ethnic groups with incomes below the poverty line. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
Seniors Living in Poverty The estimated proportion of people 65 and older with incomes below the poverty line. In 2021, the threshold for a person 65 or older was $12,996.
Share of Workers who are Professionals by Race/Ethnicity The number of workers who are professional, broken down by race/ethnicity expressed as a percentage of total workers. People with occupations traditionally considered "white collar" - including doctors, lawyers, scientists, programmers, managers and office workers - are considered professionals.
Business Ownership by Race/Ethnicity The number of businesses owned, broken down by race/ethnicity expressed as a percentage of all businesses.
Access to Financial Services by Race/Ethnicity The percentage of households that have neither a checking nor savings account (unbanked) or have an account but instead relied on alternative financial services (underbanked) in the past 12 months.
Student Performance on Grade 3 English by Student Subgroup The percentage of students considered proficient on one of the state's 3rd grade English Language Arts tests, either the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) or the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC).
High School Cohort Graduation Rate by Student Group The number of students graduating after four years of high school, expressed as a percentage of their cohort. A cohort is a class of ninth-graders beginning high school in the same academic year.
Education Levels of Adults by Race/Ethnicity The number of residents with a particular level of education in a region, expressed as a percentage of all residents 25 and older, broken down by race and ethnicity.
Overall Housing Cost Burden The share of housing units with people paying 30% or more of their income in rent or ownership costs.
Median Home Value The home value reported by the homeowner to the Census Bureau, adjusted for inflation. The median represents the mid-point of home values (half the values are above the median and half below).
Median Home Value by Race/Ethnicity The home value reported by homeowners in various racial and ethnic groups to the Census Bureau, adjusted for inflation. The median represents the mid-point of home values (half the values are above the median and half below).
Cost of Homeownership The median home value divided by the median household income, adjusted for inflation.
Cost of Homeownership by Race/Ethnicity The ratio of the median home value divided by the median household income, adjusted for inflation, and shown for homeowners in various racial and ethnic groups.
Cost of Renting The proportion of household income that goes toward monthly rent, utilities and fuel, calculated by dividing median rent by median household income for renters. A high percentage may reflect relatively high rents, low incomes, or both.
Cost of Rent by Race/Ethnicity The proportion of household income that goes toward monthly rent, utilities and fuel, calculated by dividing median rent by median household income for renters, presented for renters of various racial and ethnic groups. A high percentage may reflect relatively high rents, low incomes, or both.
Households Receiving SNAP The share of households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly called food stamps.
Households Receiving SNAP by Race/Ethnicity The proportion of households broken out by race and ethnicity that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps).
Food Insecurity The percentage of households that lack access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members and/or experience limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate foods.
Households Without Vehicles The number of households which do not report having a vehicle kept at the home, available for use, expressed as a percentage of all households.
Means of Transportation to Work by Race/Ethnicity The type of transportation used on a daily basis by workers over the age of 16 who commute to work, expressed as a percentage of all workers who do not work at home, by race/ethnicity.
Protected Land The percentage of acreage that is classified as "protected" under the Massachusetts Land Protection Program.
Percent of Days with Good Air Quality The percentage of days for which air quality was monitored and found to be good, indicating healthy air both for sensitive groups, such as people with asthma, and for the population as a whole. The Air Quality Index (AQI) summarizes levels of ground-level ozone, particulate matter (soot and other particles), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide into one measure.
Early Prenatal Care The number of births to women who initiated prenatal care during the first trimester of pregnancy (before 13 weeks gestation), expressed as a percentage of all live births.
Early Prenatal Care by Mother's Race/Ethnicity The number of births to mothers who initiated prenatal care during the first trimester of pregnancy (before 13 weeks gestation), expressed as a percentage of all live births within each racial and ethnic group.
Drug Poisoning Mortality Rate Deaths due to opioid drug overdoses, expressed as a rate per 100,000 residents.
Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions The number of people from a geographic area (county, city or town) admitted to alcohol/substance abuse treatment centers anywhere in the state, expressed as a rate per 10,000 residents.
People 65 or Older Living Alone The share of residents 65 or older in a geographic area who are living alone.
Change in Population by Race/Ethnicity The percentage change of residents within a geographic area, broken down by racial and ethnic groups.
Arrest Rate by Race/Ethnicity The number of people arrested by race/ethnicity, expressed as a rate per 1,000 residents of that race/ethnicity.
Incarceration Rate by Race/Ethnicity The number of people incarcerated in local jails by race/ethnicity, expressed as a rate per 10,000 residents of that race/ethnicity.
Unemployment Rate by Race/Ethnicity The unemployment rate for racial and ethnic groups in a geographic area. Unemployed individuals are those without jobs who are able, available and seeking work; the rate presents them as a share of the total labor force.
Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity Median household income, in 2021 dollars. Half of incomes are below the median and half are above.
People Living in Poverty by Race/Ethnicity The proportion of people within racial and ethnic groups with incomes below the poverty line. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
Children Living in Poverty by Race/Ethnicity The number of children under 18 living below the federally defined poverty line, expressed as a percentage of all children under 18 within a racial and ethnic group. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
Females Living in Poverty by Race/Ethnicity The proportion of females in various racial and ethnic groups with incomes below the poverty line. Poverty thresholds vary by family composition and year. In 2021, the threshold for a four-person family with two children was $27,479.
Share of Workers who are Professionals by Race/Ethnicity The number of workers who are professional, broken down by race/ethnicity expressed as a percentage of total workers. People with occupations traditionally considered "white collar" - including doctors, lawyers, scientists, programmers, managers and office workers - are considered professionals.
Business Ownership by Race/Ethnicity The number of businesses owned, broken down by race/ethnicity expressed as a percentage of all businesses.
Student Performance on Grade 3 English by Student Subgroup The percentage of students considered proficient on one of the state's 3rd grade English Language Arts tests, either the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) or the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC).
High School Cohort Graduation Rate by Student Group The number of students graduating after four years of high school, expressed as a percentage of their cohort. A cohort is a class of ninth-graders beginning high school in the same academic year.
Education Levels of Adults by Race/Ethnicity The number of residents with a particular level of education in a region, expressed as a percentage of all residents 25 and older, broken down by race and ethnicity.
Median Home Value by Race/Ethnicity The home value reported by homeowners in various racial and ethnic groups to the Census Bureau, adjusted for inflation. The median represents the mid-point of home values (half the values are above the median and half below).
Cost of Homeownership by Race/Ethnicity The ratio of the median home value divided by the median household income, adjusted for inflation, and shown for homeowners in various racial and ethnic groups.
Cost of Rent by Race/Ethnicity The proportion of household income that goes toward monthly rent, utilities and fuel, calculated by dividing median rent by median household income for renters, presented for renters of various racial and ethnic groups. A high percentage may reflect relatively high rents, low incomes, or both.
Households Receiving SNAP by Race/Ethnicity The proportion of households broken out by race and ethnicity that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps).
Early Prenatal Care by Mother's Race/Ethnicity The number of births to mothers who initiated prenatal care during the first trimester of pregnancy (before 13 weeks gestation), expressed as a percentage of all live births within each racial and ethnic group.