Home  »  Fitchburg, Massachusetts Demographics - Summary

Fitchburg Demographics Summary

Crime Rate Indexes

2010 Crime Rate Indexes Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Total Crime Risk Index 131 71 100
Murder Risk Index 35 49 100
Rape Risk Index 303 81 100
Robbery Risk Index 98 93 100
Assault Risk Index 244 109 100
Burglary Risk Index 141 77 100
Larceny Risk Index 113 77 100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk Index 80 77 100

Crime Risk Index (100 = National Average): Index score for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average total crime risk, while 50 indicates half the national risk. We encourage you to consult with a knowledgeable local real estate agent or contact the local police department for any additional information.

Crime Indexes are based on numerous current and historical datasets as well as proprietary modeling algorithms which estimate values at more granular geographic levels when specific data is either unavailable or impractical to aggregate. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, these are estimates and should only be used as a guide. For detailed information regarding crime and safety in a community, please contact local law enforcement agencies.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Education Level Profile and Enrollment Statistics

2010 Highest Education Level Attained (Population Age 25+) Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Did Not Complete High School 19.26% 11.97% 15.35%
Completed High School 36.80% 27.60% 29.24%
Some College 17.60% 16.28% 20.56%
Completed Associate Degree 8.60% 8.34% 7.50%
Completed Bachelors Degree 10.69% 21.20% 17.52%
Completed Graduate Degree 7.04% 14.60% 9.84%
2010 Education Enrollment (Population Age 3+) Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Education Index 122 185 100
Public Preprimary 0.74% 0.75% 0.79%
Private Preprimary 0.49% 1.27% 1.05%
Public School 17.95% 15.85% 17.44%
Private School 1.95% 2.03% 2.05%
Public College 6.66% 3.93% 5.28%
Private College 1.50% 4.40% 1.76%
Not Enrolled in School 70.71% 71.76% 71.64%

Highest Education Level Attained (Populations Age 25+): The data represents the percentage of people in the area over age 25 who have attained a particular education level.

Education Index: The Education Index for Zip Codes and places are comprised of a combination of socio-demographic characteristics. These index scores are not based statistically upon the performance of specific schools, programs or colleges located in these areas.

Education Enrollment (Population Age 3+): The data represents the percentage of people in the area over age 3 who are currently enrolled at each type of learning institution.

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Quality of Life Indexes

2010 Quality of Life Indexes Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Quality of Life Index 85 95 100
Amusement Index 98 115 100
Culture Index 186 154 100
Earthquake Index 73 63 100
Education Index 122 185 100
Medical Index 141 150 100
Mortality Index (All Causes) 130 154 100
Religion Index 107 46 100
Restaurant Index 137 119 100
Weather Index 43 58 100

Quality of Life Index: Based on the results of a study group, this index is calculated based on what variables affect individuals as they search for a new home, how much they would enjoy living in a place and the impact of each selected variable. For example, the crime index affects the total quality of life index negatively and the amusement index affects it positively.

Positive Variables Weighted for Quality of Life Index: Amusement, Culture, Education, Medical, Religion, Restaurants and Weather

Negative Variables Weighted for Quality of Life Index: Crime, Earthquake and Mortality

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Weather, Forecast, Temperature and Precipitation Statistics

2010 Weather Summary Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Weather Index 43 58 100
Hail Index 40 76 100
Hurricane Index 113 132 100
Tornado Index 71 49 100
 
Annual Maximum Avg. Temperature 56.0 °F 57.0 °F N/A
Annual Minimum Avg. Temperature 38.0 °F 40.0 °F N/A
Annual Avg. Temperature 46.7 °F 48.2 °F N/A
Annual Heating Degree Days (Tot Degrees < 65) 6,979 6,530 N/A
Annual Cooling Degree Days (Tot Degrees > 65) 333 439 N/A
Percent of Possible Sunshine 50 52 N/A
Mean Sky Cover (Sunrise to Sunset - Out of 10) 6 6 N/A
Mean Number of Days Clear (Out of 365 Days) 90 92 N/A
Mean Number of Days Rain (Out of 365 Days) 133 132 N/A
Mean Number of Days Snow (Out of 365 Days) 17 15 N/A
Avg. Annual Precipitation (Total Inches) 48.00" 47.00" N/A
Avg. Annual Snowfall (Total Inches) 68.00" 59.00" N/A
2010 Average Monthly Low Temperature Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Avg. Annual Low Temperature 35.8 °F 39.0 °F N/A
Avg. January Low Temperature 12.8 °F 16.9 °F N/A
Avg. February Low Temperature 14.1 °F 18.1 °F N/A
Avg. March Low Temperature 23.5 °F 26.9 °F N/A
Avg. April Low Temperature 33.9 °F 36.6 °F N/A
Avg. May Low Temperature 43.6 °F 46.1 °F N/A
Avg. June Low Temperature 52.9 °F 55.8 °F N/A
Avg. July Low Temperature 58.2 °F 61.3 °F N/A
Avg. August Low Temperature 56.5 °F 59.9 °F N/A
Avg. September Low Temperature 48.3 °F 51.4 °F N/A
Avg. October Low Temperature 37.5 °F 40.5 °F N/A
Avg. November Low Temperature 29.7 °F 32.6 °F N/A
Avg. December Low Temperature 18.4 °F 21.7 °F N/A
2010 Average Monthly High Temperature Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Avg. Annual High Temperature 57.7 °F 59.6 °F N/A
Avg. January High Temperature 32.5 °F 35.6 °F N/A
Avg. February High Temperature 34.6 °F 37.4 °F N/A
Avg. March High Temperature 43.4 °F 46.3 °F N/A
Avg. April High Temperature 56.2 °F 57.9 °F N/A
Avg. May High Temperature 68.2 °F 69.2 °F N/A
Avg. June High Temperature 77.0 °F 77.9 °F N/A
Avg. July High Temperature 81.8 °F 82.9 °F N/A
Avg. August High Temperature 80.0 °F 81.1 °F N/A
Avg. September High Temperature 72.1 °F 73.4 °F N/A
Avg. October High Temperature 61.4 °F 63.2 °F N/A
Avg. November High Temperature 48.4 °F 51.3 °F N/A
Avg. December High Temperature 36.2 °F 39.3 °F N/A
2010 Average Monthly Precipitation Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Avg. Annual Precipitation 48.61" 46.97" N/A
Avg. January Precipitation 4.29" 4.29" N/A
Avg. February Precipitation 3.27" 3.27" N/A
Avg. March Precipitation 4.34" 3.99" N/A
Avg. April Precipitation 4.26" 4.11" N/A
Avg. May Precipitation 3.87" 3.62" N/A
Avg. June Precipitation 3.99" 3.63" N/A
Avg. July Precipitation 4.06" 3.65" N/A
Avg. August Precipitation 4.02" 3.98" N/A
Avg. September Precipitation 3.90" 3.93" N/A
Avg. October Precipitation 4.17" 4.18" N/A
Avg. November Precipitation 4.42" 4.40" N/A
Avg. December Precipitation 4.03" 3.91" N/A

Annual Heating Degree Days (HDD): A form of Degree Day used to estimate energy requirements for heating. Typically, heating degree days are calculated as how much colder the mean temperature at a location is than 65°F on a given day. For example, if a location experiences a mean temperature of 55°F on a certain day, there were 10 HDD that day because 65 - 55 = 10, according to the National Weather Service.

Annual Cooling Degree Days (CDD): A form of Degree Day used to estimate energy requirements for air conditioning or refrigeration. Typically, cooling degree days are calculated as how much warmer the mean temperature at a location is than 65°F on a given day. For example, if a location experiences a mean temperature of 75°F on a certain day, there were 10 CDD that day because 75 - 65 = 10, according to the National Weather Service.

Mean Sky Cover: reflects the approximate amount that the sky is covered with clouds, sunrise to sunset on a scale of 0 to 10

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average. Note: A higher Weather Index score represents better overall weather (higher number good). A higher Hail, Hurricane or Tornado Index means the chance of that weather event is higher (higher number bad).

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Pollution Indexes

2010 Pollution Indexes Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Air Pollution Index 98 97 100
Ozone Index 93 100 100
Lead Index 99 101 100
Carbon Monoxide Index 92 92 100
Nitrogen Dioxide Index 98 99 100
Particulate Matter Index 99 96 100

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Population Growth and Population Statistics

2010 Population Growth and Population Statistics Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Total Population 37,164 6,619,031 308,455,134
Square Miles 27.76 7,840.02 N/A
Population Density 1,338.70 844.30 87.20
Population Change Since 1990 -9.80% 10.02% 24.02%
Population Change Since 2000 -4.96% 4.25% 9.61%
Forecasted Population Change by 2014 -2.39% 3.85% 4.52%
Population Male 48.09% 48.60% 49.48%
Population Female 51.91% 51.40% 50.52%
Median Age 34.40 37.10 35.60
2010 Population Statistics by Marital Status (Age 15+) Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Males Never Married 17.05% 17.53% 15.85%
Males Married 23.69% 25.50% 27.37%
Males Widowed 1.50% 1.25% 1.16%
Males Divorced 5.11% 3.59% 4.50%
Females Never Married 16.44% 16.30% 13.47%
Females Married 24.20% 25.49% 27.06%
Females Widowed 5.84% 4.98% 4.64%
Females Divorced 6.16% 5.36% 5.94%

Population Change Since 1990 and 2000: Change in population since 1990 and 2000 expressed as a percentage increase or decrease.

Population by Marital Status (Population Age 15+): The data represents the number and percentage of people in the area, according to marital status.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Population by Age

2010 Population by Age Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Median Age 34.40 37.10 35.60
Age 0-5 8.82% 8.10% 8.84%
Age 6-11 8.77% 7.86% 8.41%
Age 12-17 8.54% 7.86% 8.65%
Age 18-24 11.84% 9.42% 9.94%
Age 25-34 12.82% 13.71% 13.40%
Age 35-44 12.71% 14.30% 13.74%
Age 45-54 12.37% 14.68% 14.32%
Age 55-64 9.66% 10.87% 10.80%
Age 65-74 6.52% 6.37% 6.11%
Age 75-84 5.32% 4.65% 4.04%
Age 85+ 2.62% 2.19% 1.75%
2010 Male Population by Age Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Male Median Age 33.10 35.80 34.20
Aged 0 to 5 Years 9.11% 8.57% 9.21%
Aged 6 to 11 Years 9.36% 8.35% 8.79%
Aged 12 to 17 Years 9.18% 8.33% 9.03%
Aged 18 to 24 Years 11.52% 9.65% 10.37%
Aged 25 to 34 Years 13.40% 13.98% 13.75%
Aged 35 to 44 Years 13.30% 14.61% 13.92%
Aged 45 to 54 Years 12.77% 14.69% 14.20%
Aged 55 to 64 Years 9.39% 10.68% 10.49%
Aged 65 to 74 Years 6.12% 5.94% 5.69%
Aged 75 to 84 Years 4.35% 3.83% 3.39%
Aged 85 Years and Older 1.49% 1.36% 1.16%
2010 Female Population by Age Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Female Median Age 35.70 38.50 36.90
Aged 0 to 5 Years 8.54% 7.66% 8.48%
Aged 6 to 11 Years 8.23% 7.40% 8.05%
Aged 12 to 17 Years 7.94% 7.40% 8.27%
Aged 18 to 24 Years 12.15% 9.21% 9.51%
Aged 25 to 34 Years 12.28% 13.45% 13.06%
Aged 35 to 44 Years 12.17% 14.00% 13.56%
Aged 45 to 54 Years 12.01% 14.67% 14.44%
Aged 55 to 64 Years 9.90% 11.04% 11.11%
Aged 65 to 74 Years 6.89% 6.77% 6.52%
Aged 75 to 84 Years 6.23% 5.42% 4.69%
Aged 85 Years and Older 3.67% 2.98% 2.32%

Population by Age: The data represents the percentage of people in the area within each age group.

Male Population: The data represents the percentage of males in the population according to age range.

Female Population: The data represents the percentage of females in the population according to age range.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Population by Race and Ethnicity

2010 Population by Race and Ethnicity Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Population by Race
White 78.24% 80.62% 71.91%
Black or African American 4.47% 6.05% 12.01%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.13% 0.11% 0.98%
Asian 6.16% 5.02% 4.51%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.08% 0.09% 0.21%
Other 10.92% 8.09% 10.38%
Population by Ethnicity
Population Hispanic 18.65% 9.03% 16.05%
Population Non Hispanic 81.35% 90.97% 83.95%

Race versus Ethnicity: According to the Census, race and ethnicity are considered two separate and distinct identities. Hispanic or Latino origin is asked as a separate question and categorized under ethnicity. In addition to their race and/or races, all respondents are categorized by one of two ethnicities, which are "Hispanic" and "Non Hispanic."

Hispanic Ethnicity: According to the Census, people of Hispanic origin, were those who indicated that their origin was Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American or some other Hispanic origin. It should be noted that people of Hispanic origin may be of any race.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Household Makeup and Size

2010 Household Family Makeup Statistics Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Family HH 62.99% 64.08% 68.23%
Non-Family HH 37.01% 35.92% 31.77%
Family Households
Married Family HH 69.26% 75.71% 76.48%
Other Family HH 30.74% 24.29% 23.52%
Other Family Households
Male Householder, No Wife Present 27.40% 25.35% 27.73%
Female Householder, No Husband Present 72.60% 74.65% 72.27%
Married Family Households
with Children Under 18 40.25% 42.74% 43.56%
with No Children Under 18 59.75% 57.26% 56.44%
Other Family Households
Male Householder, No Wife Present with Children Under 18 13.96% 10.38% 14.10%
Male Householder, No Wife Present with No Children 13.44% 14.98% 13.63%
Female Householder, No Husband Present with Children Under 18 44.96% 40.68% 42.96%
Female Householder, No Husband Present with No Children 27.64% 33.97% 29.30%
Non-Family Households
Male Householder 46.88% 44.86% 47.56%
Female Householder 53.12% 55.14% 52.44%
2010 Household Size Statistics Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Households 14,795 2,659,083 118,402,143
Household Growth Since 2000 -0.99% 8.82% 12.25%
Average Household Size 2.38 2.40 2.54
Median Household Size 2.63 2.68 2.73
1 Person 29.86% 28.18% 25.45%
2 Person 32.15% 32.30% 33.50%
3 Person 15.25% 15.77% 16.08%
4 Person 13.21% 14.78% 14.79%
5 Person 6.12% 6.27% 6.59%
6 Person 2.12% 1.88% 2.27%
7 or More Person 1.30% 0.81% 1.32%

Family Household: A family household is a household maintained by a householder who is in a family, and includes any unrelated people (unrelated subfamily members and/or secondary individuals) who may be residing there.

Married Family Household: A married family household consists of a married householder and one or more other persons living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth, marriage or adoption.

Other Family Household: An other family household consists of a householder and one or more other persons living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth or adoption. These households may have a Male Householder with No Wife Present and/or Female Householder with No Husband Present.

Non-Family Household: A non-family household consists of a householder living alone (a one-person household) or where the householder shares the home exclusively with people to whom he/she is not related.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Number of Vehicles Per Household

2010 Number of Vehicles per Household Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Households, Median Vehicles 2.00 2.10 2.20
No Vehicles 11.54% 11.41% 8.49%
1 Vehicle 40.43% 36.30% 32.66%
2 Vehicles 33.23% 37.34% 38.43%
3 Vehicles 11.11% 11.21% 15.03%
4+ Vehicles 3.69% 3.74% 5.39%

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Housing Statistics, Occupancy and Year Built

2010 Move In Date by Year Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Households 14,795 2,659,083 118,402,143
Household, Median Year Moved In 2003 2003 2003
Moved In 1999 or Later 87.45% 88.53% 90.21%
Moved In 1995 to 1998 2.61% 2.34% 2.33%
Moved In 1990 to 1994 1.19% 1.30% 1.30%
Moved In 1980 to 1989 1.43% 1.35% 1.26%
Moved In 1970 to 1979 1.70% 1.79% 1.63%
Moved In 1969 or Earlier 5.63% 4.69% 3.27%
2010 Housing Occupancy Statistics Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Total Units 15,498 2,795,287 126,739,245
Occupied Units 95.46% 95.13% 93.42%
Vacant Units 4.54% 4.87% 6.58%
Total Housing Units
Owner Occupied Units 51.96% 59.27% 63.21%
Renter Occupied Units 43.51% 35.86% 30.21%
Vacant Units 4.54% 4.87% 6.58%
Vacant Housing Units
Vacant Units For Rent 48.65% 20.04% 25.10%
Vacant Units For Sale 10.67% 8.83% 14.92%
Vacant Units Seasonal 5.41% 55.45% 39.17%
Vacant Units Vacant Other 35.28% 15.68% 20.81%
2010 Housing Statistic Year Built Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Housing, Units 15,498 2,795,287 126,739,245
Housing, Median Year Built 1941 1962 1977
Built 1999 or Later 11.77% 21.25% 28.20%
Built 1995 to 1998 1.47% 2.35% 5.22%
Built 1990 to 1994 1.18% 2.86% 5.19%
Built 1980 to 1989 6.26% 8.07% 11.37%
Built 1970 to 1979 5.62% 10.30% 14.68%
Built 1960 to 1969 8.27% 10.65% 11.93%
Built 1950 to 1959 10.16% 11.80% 11.33%
Built 1940 to 1949 9.35% 7.52% 6.39%
Built 1939 or Earlier 50.67% 30.33% 12.74%

Occupied Units: Housing units that are Owner Occupied or Renter Occupied.

Vacant Units: Housing units that are For Sale and Vacant, For Rent and Vacant, Seasonal and Vacant and Other.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Home Values and Rental Rates

2010 Homeowner Statistics and Home Values Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Owner Occupied Units 8,052 1,656,827 80,110,230
Owner Households, With Mortgage Any 67.35% 72.26% 70.65%
Owner Households, With No Mortgage 32.65% 27.74% 29.35%
Median Value Owner Households $149,751 $282,637 $177,046
Valued Less than $20,000 0.40% 0.11% 1.98%
Valued $20,000-$39,999 0.62% 0.25% 3.31%
Valued $40,000-$59,999 1.59% 0.50% 5.64%
Valued $60,000-$79,999 2.46% 0.66% 4.79%
Valued $80,000-$99,999 9.71% 2.27% 8.96%
Valued $100,000-$124,999 17.91% 3.71% 8.79%
Valued $125,000-$149,999 17.49% 5.32% 7.92%
Valued $150,000-$174,999 18.55% 7.26% 7.94%
Valued $175,000-$199,999 11.56% 9.78% 8.11%
Valued $200,000-$249,999 8.12% 10.81% 7.66%
Valued $250,000-$299,999 3.58% 14.28% 8.72%
Valued $300,000-$399,999 3.39% 15.75% 8.63%
Valued $400,000-$499,999 1.49% 11.71% 6.36%
Valued $500,000-$749,999 1.54% 10.94% 6.34%
Valued $750,000-$999,999 1.02% 4.62% 3.01%
Valued More than $1,000,000 0.57% 2.03% 1.84%
2010 Housing Rental Rates Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Renter Occupied Units 6,743 1,002,256 38,291,913
Median Rent $821 $1,103 $950
Rent Less than $250 3.43% 2.83% 3.11%
Rent $250-$499 8.07% 4.69% 6.19%
Rent $500-$749 23.40% 7.90% 18.33%
Rent $750-$999 47.63% 20.60% 24.67%
Rent $1,000-$1,249 11.11% 29.73% 24.03%
Rent $1,250-$1,499 1.35% 10.96% 7.13%
Rent $1,500-$1,999 1.45% 12.85% 7.07%
Rent $2,000+ 0.53% 6.92% 4.19%
No Cash Rent 3.03% 3.53% 5.28%

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Employment, Occupation and Industry

2010 Employment Statistics for Potential Employees (Age 16+) Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Employment Potential 28,511 5,215,695 237,450,726
Civilian Total 16,460 3,305,734 143,186,664
Employed Civilian Males 29.91% 32.85% 32.21%
Employed Civilian Females 27.82% 30.53% 28.09%
Armed Forces Male 0.00% 0.08% 0.44%
Armed Forces Female 0.00% 0.02% 0.08%
Unemployed Males 5.89% 3.12% 3.63%
Unemployed Females 3.17% 2.04% 2.51%
Not in the Labor Force Male 13.13% 12.60% 13.51%
Not in the Labor Force Female 20.08% 18.75% 19.53%
2010 Employment by Job Type for Civilian Population (Age 16+) Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
White Collar 67.58% 80.54% 74.72%
Blue Collar 32.42% 19.46% 25.28%
 
Management, Business, and Financial Operations 11.14% 18.06% 16.09%
Professional and Related 19.75% 26.79% 21.78%
Sales and Office 25.92% 25.23% 26.38%
Service 15.89% 12.84% 13.50%
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0.04% 0.14% 0.51%
Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance 8.06% 6.91% 8.85%
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 19.20% 10.02% 12.88%
2010 Employment by Type of Employer Total Civilian Population (Age 16+) Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Private for-Profit Wage and Salary Workers 76.71% 71.81% 73.77%
Private Not-for-Profit Wage and Salary Workers 6.55% 10.40% 7.05%
Local Government Workers 6.99% 6.64% 6.26%
State Government Workers 4.75% 3.77% 4.67%
Federal Government Workers 1.77% 1.87% 2.47%
Self-Employed Workers in Own Not Incorporated Business 3.20% 5.42% 5.64%
Unpaid Family Workers 0.03% 0.08% 0.14%
2010 Employment by Industry for Civilian Population (Age 16+) Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining 0.12% 0.31% 1.49%
Construction 4.48% 5.58% 6.97%
Manufacturing 19.92% 10.86% 11.93%
Wholesale Trade 3.03% 2.72% 3.05%
Retail Trade 11.33% 9.45% 10.02%
Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities 3.23% 4.43% 5.58%
Information 3.00% 3.49% 2.94%
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 4.45% 8.03% 6.91%
Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, etc. 7.18% 12.73% 10.43%
Educational, Health and Social Services 25.74% 26.18% 22.14%
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodation and Food Services, etc. 8.37% 7.28% 8.46%
Other Services 4.19% 4.62% 5.15%
Public Administration 4.97% 4.31% 4.92%

Workforce Statistics: The Workforce breakdown is derived from data, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

White Collar Employment: perform tasks that are considered less physically laborious

Blue Collar Employment: perform tasks that are manual, technical labor or are in technical maintenance "trades"

Civilian Employers (Population Age 16+): This data represents 2010 employment by type of employers for the total civilian population, over age 16.

Employment by Industry: This data represents 2010 employment by industry for the total civilian population.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Travel Time and Mode of Transportation to Work

2010 Travel Time to Work Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Travel Time Less than 15 Min 31.60% 23.50% 25.26%
Travel Time 15-29 Min 35.10% 32.94% 36.15%
Travel Time 30-59 Min 24.68% 32.97% 29.43%
Travel Time 60+ Min 8.61% 10.58% 9.16%
2010 Mode of Transportation to Work Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Car, Truck, Van to Work 89.71% 81.92% 87.32%
Public Transportation to Work 2.08% 8.66% 4.44%
Other Transportation to Work 5.56% 5.43% 4.00%
Work at Home 2.65% 3.99% 4.24%

Travel Time to Work: Half the workers in the area have a longer travel time than this, half have less travel time.

Mode of Transportation to Work: Provides a percentage breakdown by mode of transportation to work in a particular area.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Employee Statistics by NAICS Code

2010 Employee Statistics by NAICS Code Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Employees, Total (by Place of Work) 10,821 2,983,827 119,050,433
Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, and Agriculture Support 0.00% 0.04% 0.15%
Mining 0.28% 0.04% 0.48%
Utilities 0.64% 0.40% 0.53%
Construction 4.50% 4.44% 6.25%
Manufacturing 19.02% 9.35% 11.24%
Wholesale Trade 2.57% 4.90% 5.02%
Retail Trade 16.02% 12.13% 13.19%
Transportation and Warehousing 3.48% 2.88% 3.65%
Information 1.84% 3.55% 2.87%
Finance and Insurance 5.33% 6.80% 5.61%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1.37% 1.80% 1.97%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2.51% 8.86% 6.84%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 0.20% 3.49% 2.61%
Admin, Support, Waste Mgt, Remediation Services 4.41% 6.15% 6.84%
Educational Services 0.92% 4.57% 2.33%
Health Care and Social Assistance 21.46% 16.12% 14.14%
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 0.79% 1.80% 1.75%
Accommodation and Food Services 9.91% 8.54% 9.86%
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 4.76% 4.14% 4.66%

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): NAICS is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Establishment Statistics by NAICS Code

2010 Establishments by NAICS Code Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Establishments, Total (by Place of Work) 848 176,674 7,700,385
Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, and Agriculture Support 0.00% 0.23% 0.31%
Mining 0.12% 0.05% 0.33%
Utilities 0.12% 0.14% 0.22%
Construction 8.96% 11.12% 10.56%
Manufacturing 8.73% 4.34% 4.31%
Wholesale Trade 3.89% 4.92% 5.60%
Retail Trade 17.45% 14.56% 14.62%
Transportation and Warehousing 2.48% 2.12% 2.86%
Information 1.18% 2.15% 1.86%
Finance and Insurance 4.13% 5.69% 6.58%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 3.89% 3.95% 4.95%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 6.72% 12.72% 11.28%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 0.35% 0.66% 0.66%
Admin, Support, Waste Mgt, Remediation Services 4.72% 5.37% 4.98%
Educational Services 1.18% 1.45% 1.13%
Health Care and Social Assistance 13.80% 10.11% 10.21%
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 1.18% 1.78% 1.63%
Accommodation and Food Services 10.50% 9.06% 8.24%
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 10.61% 9.60% 9.70%

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): NAICS is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Household Income Statistics

2010 Household Income Statistics Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Total Area Household Income $875,356,056 $241,685,914,611 $8,877,041,207,141
Median Household Income $49,806 $68,398 $55,970
Average Household Income $59,166 $90,891 $74,974
Per Capita Household Income $23,554 $36,514 $28,779
 
Income Less than $15,000 14.75% 10.88% 11.96%
Income $15,000 to $24,999 10.49% 7.36% 9.15%
Income $25,000 to $34,999 10.59% 7.59% 9.99%
Income $35,000 to $49,999 14.36% 11.49% 14.37%
Income $50,000 to $74,999 20.03% 17.22% 18.95%
Income $75,000 to $99,999 14.48% 15.03% 14.07%
Income $100,000 to $124,999 7.34% 10.99% 8.54%
Income $125,000 to $149,999 5.47% 7.26% 5.01%
Income $150,000 to $199,999 1.26% 5.45% 3.59%
Income $200,000 and Over 1.24% 6.73% 4.38%

Household Income: Data on consumer income collected by the Census Bureau covers money income received (exclusive of certain money receipts such as capital gains) before payments for personal income taxes, social security, union dues, medicare deductions, etc. Therefore, money income does not reflect the fact that some families receive part of their income in the form of non-cash benefits, such as food stamps, health benefits, rent-free housing, and goods produced and consumed on the farm.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ

Retail Sales Statistics

2010 Retail Sales Statistics Fitchburg, MA Massachusetts United States
Total Retail Sales (Including Food Services) $428,083,000 $95,880,029,000 $4,253,550,572,000
Building Materials and Garden Store Sales 7.49% 7.60% 7.42%
Clothing and Accessories Store Sales 2.33% 6.02% 4.47%
Electrical and Appliances Store Sales 1.04% 2.53% 2.37%
Food and Beverage Store Sales 15.13% 17.09% 13.98%
Food Services 7.49% 10.59% 9.50%
Gasoline Stations Store Sales 7.05% 5.71% 7.46%
General Merchandise Store Sales 12.16% 11.19% 17.57%
Health and Personal Care Store Sales 8.25% 7.34% 5.41%
Home Furnishings Store Sales 0.67% 2.91% 2.53%
Miscellaneous Store Sales 1.43% 2.72% 2.94%
Motor Vehicles Store Sales 24.46% 14.74% 16.16%
Nonstore Purchases Store Sales 11.02% 8.82% 7.98%
Sporting Goods Store Sales 1.49% 2.73% 2.20%

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Demographic Information FAQ