Holyoke, MA

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2021 Population

38,480

4.19% 1-year decline

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.5

1.96% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

26.5%

3.79% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$45,045

5.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$209,900

6.17% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

15,456

5.59% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Holyoke, MA had a population of 38.5k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $45,045. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Holyoke, MA declined from 40,161 to 38,480, a −4.19% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,537 to $45,045, a 5.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Holyoke, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (42%), White (Hispanic) (30.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (15.6%), Other (Hispanic) (4.66%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%).

None of the households in Holyoke, 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.

98.2% of the residents in Holyoke, MA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Holyoke, MA are Holyoke Community College (793 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Holyoke, MA was $209,900, and the homeownership rate was 39.6%.

Most people in Holyoke, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Holyoke, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Holyoke, MA is home to a population of 38.5k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.74% of Holyoke, MA residents were born outside of the country (2.21k people).

In 2021, there were 1.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.1k people) in Holyoke, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.9k White (Hispanic) and 5.99k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Holyoke, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Holyoke, MA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Holyoke, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.1k ± 864
White (Hispanic)
11.9k ± 987
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.99k ± 996

53.3%

Hispanic Population

20.5k people

53.3% of the people in Holyoke, MA are hispanic (20.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Holyoke, 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

China
102,889 ± 7,817 people
Dominican Republic
98,796 ± 7,662 people
Brazil
87,929 ± 7,234 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 102,889 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 98,796 and Brazil with 87,929.

Foreign-Born Population

5.74%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.21k people

5.77%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.32k people

As of 2021, 5.74% of Holyoke, MA residents (2.21k 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 Holyoke, MA was 5.77%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
504 ± 141
Gulf War (2001-)
291 ± 134
World War II
162 ± 123

Holyoke, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Holyoke, MA employs 15.5k people. The largest industries in Holyoke, MA are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,317 people), Educational Services (2,091 people), and Retail Trade (1,872 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($95,353), Utilities ($92,692), and Public Administration ($67,611).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,737. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.5k

2021 Value

± 957

−5.59%

1 Year decline

± 9.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Holyoke, MA declined at a rate of −5.59%, from 16.4k employees to 15.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Holyoke, MA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,899 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (1,379 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,355 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Holyoke, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.5k

2021 Value

± 957

−5.59%

1 Year decline

± 9.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Holyoke, MA declined at a rate of −5.59%, from 16.4k employees to 15.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Holyoke, MA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,317 people), Educational Services (2,091 people), and Retail Trade (1,872 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Holyoke, MA, though some of these residents may live in Holyoke, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,970

Median earning men ± $2,416

$34,596

Median earning women ± $3,062

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($68,785), Manufacturing ($54,167), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,455).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,688), Manufacturing ($53,673), and Public Administration ($48,698).

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 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 $37.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Electronics ($28.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2020 Value in Massachusetts

$627B

Projected 2050 Value in Massachusetts

112% growth

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

New York
$28.8B
New Hampshire
$20.3B
Connecticut
$14.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Massachusetts domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $28.8B, followed by New Hampshire with $20.3B and Connecticut and $14.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Massachusetts 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

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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 Holyoke, MA awarded 793 degrees. The student population of Holyoke, MA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,293 male students and 2,445 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Holyoke, MA are White (523 and 66.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (150 and 19.1%), Black or African American (40 and 5.08%), and Asian (29 and 3.68%).

The largest universities in Holyoke, MA by number of degrees awarded are Holyoke Community College (793 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Holyoke, MA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (217 and 27.4%), General Business Administration & Management (98 and 12.4%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (45 and 5.67%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,738 students enrolled in Holyoke, MA, 34.6% men and 65.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,143 records, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
217 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
98 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
45 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Holyoke, MA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 217 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Holyoke Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

793 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Holyoke Community College with 793 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 257 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Holyoke, MA, which is 0.479 times less than the 536 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 523 degrees mean that there were 3.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 150 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

Public, 2-year ($5,088) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($290) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.35M), Bachelors Degree (1.33M), and Some college (1.01M).

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 Holyoke, MA was $209,900 in 2021, which is 0.857 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $197,700 to $209,900, a 6.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Holyoke, MA is 39.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Holyoke, MA have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Holyoke, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Holyoke, MA is $45,045. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Holyoke, MA was Census Tract 8119 with a value of $92,143, followed by Census Tract 8121.01 and Census Tract 8120.02, with respective values of $75,788 and $55,246.

Housing

Property

$209,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,301

$5,962

Median Property Taxes

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

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

Rent vs Own

39.6%

Homeownership

2021

59.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 39.6% of the housing units in Holyoke, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8119
Census Tract 8121.01
Census Tract 8120.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Holyoke, MA was Census Tract 8119 with a value of $92,143, followed by Census Tract 8121.01 and Census Tract 8120.02, with respective values of $75,788 and $55,246.

The following map shows all of the places in Holyoke, 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.

$45,045

Median Household Income

± $2,869

15.1k

Number of Households

± 899

In 2021, the median household income of the 15.1k households in Holyoke, MA grew to $45,045 from the previous year's value of $42,537.

The following chart displays the households in Holyoke, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2021, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0427% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (75%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Worked At Home (6.94%)

In 2021, 75% of workers in Holyoke, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who worked at home (6.94%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Holyoke, MA have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.2% of the workforce in Holyoke, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Holyoke, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Holyoke, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Holyoke, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Holyoke, MA (9.91k out of 37.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Holyoke, MA is Hispanic, followed by White 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

96.9% of the population of Holyoke, MA has health coverage, with 31.9% on employee plans, 46.9% on Medicaid, 9.67% on Medicare, 7.59% on non-group plans, and 0.795% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hampden County, MA see 1485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1489 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1094 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 98 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Hampden County, MA.

1,485 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hampden County, MA

Primary care physicians in Hampden County, MA see an average of 1,485 patients per year. This represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1,489 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hampden County, MA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.12%

Uninsured

31.9%

Employer Coverage

46.9%

Medicaid

9.67%

Medicare

7.59%

Non-Group

0.795%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Holyoke, MA declined by 4.45% from 3.27% to 3.12%.

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