Waltham, MA

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2024 Population

64,902

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

34.4

1.99% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

9.41%

9.16% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$120,216

3.14% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$748,700

6.09% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

37,385

2% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Waltham, 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.

85.7% of the residents in Waltham, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waltham, MA are Brandeis University (1,859 degrees awarded in 2024) and Bentley University (1,472 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Waltham, MA was $748,700, and the homeownership rate was 49.7%.

Most people in Waltham, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Waltham, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Waltham, MA is home to a population of 64.9k people, from which 85.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 26.2% of Waltham, MA residents were born outside of the country (17k people).

In 2024, there were 4.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.4k people) in Waltham, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.19k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.41k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

85.7%

2024 Citizenship

85.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 85.7% of Waltham, MA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Waltham, MA was 85.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Waltham, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waltham, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.4k ± 1.6k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.19k ± 1.2k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.41k ± 1k

15.9%

Hispanic Population

10.3k people

15.9% of the people in Waltham, MA are hispanic (10.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Waltham, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

Brazil
108,593 ± 8,028 people
Dominican Republic
106,391 ± 7,947 people
China
103,416 ± 7,837 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was Brazil, the natal country of 108,593 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 106,391 and China with 103,416.

Foreign-Born Population

26.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

17k people

26.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

17.2k people

As of 2024, 26.2% of Waltham, MA residents (17k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waltham, MA was 26.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Waltham, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
671 ± 186
Gulf War (2001-)
287 ± 164
Korea
77 ± 60

Waltham, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.34 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Waltham, MA.

Health

97.1% of the population of Waltham, MA has health coverage, with 58.2% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 0.322% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Massachusetts see 990 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 915 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 130 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.5% under 18 years, 34.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.86%

Uninsured

58.2%

Employer Coverage

13.5%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

0.322%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waltham, MA grew by 11.3% from 2.57% to 2.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Waltham, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Waltham, MA employs 37.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Waltham, MA were Educational Services (6,576 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,492 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,078 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($115,704), Utilities ($102,159), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($98,487).

Employment

Occupations

37.4k

2024 Value

± 1,800

−2%

1 Year decline

± 6.82%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Waltham, MA declined at a rate of −2%, from 38.1k employees to 37.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waltham, MA, are Management Occupations (4,792 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,718 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,327 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waltham, 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

37.4k

2024 Value

± 1,800

−2%

1 Year decline

± 6.82%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Waltham, MA declined at a rate of −2%, from 38.1k employees to 37.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waltham, MA, are Educational Services (6,576 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,492 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,078 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waltham, MA, though some of these residents may live in Waltham, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$74,703

Median earning men ± $6,180

$57,081

Median earning women ± $4,924

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($113,583), Manufacturing ($105,170), and Public Administration ($101,379).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($120,313), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($118,654), and Manufacturing ($94,579).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.61%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

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, MA. Showing the available data for Massachusetts.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (61.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36%)
Republican Party
Other (1.48%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Massachusetts.

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.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/us/massachusetts-special-senate-election.html |title=Democrat Wins Special Election for Kerry's Senate Seat |work=The New York Times |date=June 25, 2013 |access-date=May 21, 2020 |last1=Seelye |first1=Katharine Q. }}

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Waltham, MA awarded 3,331 degrees. The student population of Waltham, MA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 5,427 male students and 5,111 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waltham, MA are White (1,500 and 59.4%), Asian (403 and 15.9%), Hispanic or Latino (277 and 11%), and Black or African American (159 and 6.29%).

The largest universities in Waltham, MA by number of degrees awarded are Brandeis University (1,859 and 55.8%) and Bentley University (1,472 and 44.2%).

The most popular majors in Waltham, MA are General Finance (369 and 11.1%), General Business Administration & Management (331 and 9.94%), and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (164 and 4.92%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $64,041.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Waltham, MA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 42.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 10,538 (51.5% men and 48.5% 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 2024 there were 10,538 students enrolled in Waltham, MA, 51.5% men and 48.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,768 records, of which 45.9% were women and 54.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
284 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
123 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
120 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Waltham, MA was General Finance with 284 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Waltham, MA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Brandeis University
1,859 degrees awarded
Bentley University
1,472 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brandeis University with 1,859 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,610 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waltham, MA, which is 0.936 times less than the 1,721 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,500 degrees mean that there were 3.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 403 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 ($64,041) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($998) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Waltham, MA was $748,700 in 2024, which is 2.25 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $705,700 to $748,700, a 6.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Waltham, MA is 49.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Waltham, MA have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waltham, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$748,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$27,073

$12,670

Median Property Taxes

±$829

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, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Waltham, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.7%

Homeownership

2024

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 49.7% of the housing units in Waltham, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Waltham, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$120,216

Median Household Income

± $7,308

25.5k

Number of Households

± 1,353

In 2024, the median household income of the 25.5k households in Waltham, MA grew to $120,216 from the previous year's value of $116,560.

The following chart displays the households in Waltham, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Waltham, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.477

2024 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.478

2023 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2024, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.306% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (53%)
Worked At Home (24.2%)
Carpooled (9.48%)

In 2024, 53% of workers in Waltham, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.48%).

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

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waltham, MA have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.71% of the workforce in Waltham, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waltham, MA (5.39k out of 57.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waltham, 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.