Chicopee, MA

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Chicopee Overview

55,441
TOTAL POPULATION
26,977
MALE POPULATION
28,464
FEMALE POPULATION
94.78
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.51
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,719
PER CAPITA INCOME
$77,179
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,866
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,832
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
28,561
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Chicopee

The most populous races in Chicopee are White / Caucasian (42,428 | 76.5%), Hispanic or Latino (13,316 | 24.0%), and Two or more Races (4,458 | 8.0%).
Race in Chicopee
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,2282.2%
Black / African American3,1555.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino13,31624.0%
Native / Alaskan270.1%
White / Caucasian42,42876.5%
Two or more Races4,4588.0%
Some other Race4,1457.5%
Total55,441100.0%

Ancestry in Chicopee

The most populous ancestries reported in Chicopee are Puerto Rican (11,386 | 20.5%), Polish (8,721 | 15.7%), French (7,991 | 14.4%), Irish (6,571 | 11.8%), and French Canadian (4,510 | 8.1%), together accounting for 70.7% of all Chicopee residents.
Ancestry in Chicopee
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2430.4%
Albanian300.1%
American1,7233.1%
Apache20.0%
Arab3620.6%
Armenian230.0%
Austrian340.1%
Bhutanese1630.3%
Blackfeet10.0%
Brazilian90.0%
British1230.2%
British West Indian300.1%
Bulgarian90.0%
Burmese220.0%
Canadian5661.0%
Cape Verdean100.0%
Central American4230.8%
Central American Indian250.1%
Cherokee650.1%
Choctaw50.0%
Colombian1160.2%
Costa Rican330.1%
Croatian250.1%
Cuban1130.2%
Czech520.1%
Czechoslovakian110.0%
Danish240.0%
Dominican7591.4%
Dutch3250.6%
Eastern European480.1%
Ecuadorian90.0%
English3,0095.4%
European2330.4%
Filipino230.0%
Finnish1090.2%
French7,99114.4%
French American Indian570.1%
French Canadian4,5108.1%
German2,6334.8%
Ghanaian540.1%
Greek3830.7%
Guatemalan870.2%
Haitian400.1%
Honduran730.1%
Hungarian690.1%
Icelander80.0%
Indian (Asian)1800.3%
Iraqi160.0%
Irish6,57111.8%
Italian3,1705.7%
Jamaican1070.2%
Japanese5451.0%
Korean790.1%
Latvian90.0%
Lebanese2400.4%
Lithuanian1400.3%
Mexican2200.4%
Nigerian1530.3%
Northern European30.0%
Norwegian420.1%
Peruvian1760.3%
Polish8,72115.7%
Portuguese9161.7%
Puerto Rican11,38620.5%
Romanian430.1%
Russian8271.5%
Salvadoran2300.4%
Samoan270.1%
Scotch-Irish2600.5%
Scottish7651.4%
Slovak390.1%
South American3010.5%
Spaniard200.0%
Sri Lankan500.1%
Subsaharan African6451.2%
Swedish2950.5%
Swiss1140.2%
Thai750.1%
Turkish220.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander480.1%
Ukrainian1870.3%
Welsh1470.3%
West Indian560.1%
Yugoslavian310.1%
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Immigrants in Chicopee

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chicopee came from Europe (2,064 | 3.7%), Eastern Europe (1,451 | 2.6%), Asia (1,395 | 2.5%), Poland (995 | 1.8%), and Latin America (759 | 1.4%), together accounting for 12.0% of all Chicopee residents.
Immigrants in Chicopee
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1960.4%
Asia1,3952.5%
Barbados210.0%
Belgium90.0%
Brazil180.0%
Bulgaria180.0%
Cambodia3260.6%
Cameroon660.1%
Canada5471.0%
Caribbean3140.6%
Central America2060.4%
China1550.3%
Colombia1160.2%
Costa Rica250.1%
Cuba240.0%
Czechoslovakia160.0%
Dominican Republic2100.4%
Eastern Africa230.0%
Eastern Asia2120.4%
Eastern Europe1,4512.6%
Ecuador90.0%
Egypt150.0%
El Salvador1190.2%
England280.1%
Europe2,0643.7%
France120.0%
Germany470.1%
Ghana150.0%
Greece490.1%
Haiti180.0%
Honduras620.1%
India330.1%
Iraq1700.3%
Ireland210.0%
Italy20.0%
Jamaica250.1%
Japan570.1%
Kazakhstan770.1%
Latin America7591.4%
Lebanon320.1%
Middle Africa660.1%
Moldova330.1%
Netherlands120.0%
Nigeria440.1%
Northern Africa150.0%
Northern Europe820.2%
Pakistan2170.4%
Peru960.2%
Philippines500.1%
Poland9951.8%
Portugal3910.7%
Romania10.0%
Russia2520.4%
South America2390.4%
South Central Asia4880.9%
South Eastern Asia4710.9%
Southern Europe4420.8%
Taiwan230.0%
Thailand560.1%
Turkey220.0%
Ukraine870.2%
Vietnam390.1%
West Indies160.0%
Western Africa920.2%
Western Asia2240.4%
Western Europe890.2%
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Sex and Age in Chicopee

Sex and Age in Chicopee

The most populous age groups in Chicopee are 15 to 19 Years (2,294 | 8.5%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (2,173 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chicopee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,354 (5.0%)1,133 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Years1,071 (4.0%)1,254 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Years1,730 (6.4%)1,658 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years2,294 (8.5%)1,832 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,540 (5.7%)1,982 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years1,749 (6.5%)1,829 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,727 (6.4%)1,768 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years1,540 (5.7%)2,173 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years1,869 (6.9%)1,567 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years1,679 (6.2%)2,019 (7.1%)
50 to 54 Years1,441 (5.3%)1,553 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years2,070 (7.7%)1,986 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years2,175 (8.1%)2,022 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years2,056 (7.6%)1,774 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years1,055 (3.9%)1,296 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years838 (3.1%)1,018 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years496 (1.8%)587 (2.1%)
85 Years and over293 (1.1%)1,013 (3.6%)
Total26,977 (100.0%)28,464 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chicopee

Median Family Size in Chicopee

The median family size in Chicopee is 2.93 persons per family, with single female/mother families (4,002 | 28.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.03 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,509 | 10.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.42 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chicopee
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple8,312 (60.1%)2.98
Single Male/Father1,509 (10.9%)2.42
Single Female/Mother4,002 (28.9%)3.03
Total Families13,823 (100.0%)2.93

Median Household Size in Chicopee

The median household size in Chicopee is 2.29 persons per household, with single female/mother households (4,002 | 16.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.28 persons per household. non-family households (9,909 | 41.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chicopee
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple8,312 (35.0%)3.01
Single Male/Father1,509 (6.4%)2.91
Single Female/Mother4,002 (16.9%)3.28
Non-family9,909 (41.7%)1.20
Total Households23,732 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chicopee

Out of a total of 23,732 households in Chicopee, 13,823 (58.3%) are family households, while 9,909 (41.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,120, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,230.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chicopee
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,230 (34.7%)
2-Person Households6,120 (25.8%)1,512 (6.4%)
3-Person Households4,045 (17.0%)108 (0.5%)
4-Person Households2,366 (10.0%)52 (0.2%)
5-Person Households750 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households353 (1.5%)7 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households189 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,823 (58.3%)9,909 (41.7%)

Female Fertility in Chicopee

Fertility by Age in Chicopee

Average fertility rate in Chicopee is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 50.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chicopee
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years295 (50.1%)53.0
35 to 50 years294 (49.9%)47.0
Total589 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chicopee

61.1% of women with births (589) in Chicopee are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 55.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 22.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chicopee
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years132 (44.8%)163 (55.2%)
35 to 50 years228 (77.5%)66 (22.5%)
Total360 (61.1%)229 (38.9%)

Fertility by Education in Chicopee

Average fertility rate in Chicopee is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 67.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school represent 26.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chicopee
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School153 (26.0%)67.0
High School Diploma148 (25.1%)47.0
College or Associate's Degree128 (21.7%)27.0
Bachelor's Degree97 (16.5%)48.0
Graduate Degree63 (10.7%)46.0
Total589 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chicopee

38.9% of women with births in Chicopee are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chicopee
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School110 (71.9%)43 (28.1%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)148 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree100 (78.1%)28 (21.9%)
Bachelor's Degree87 (89.7%)10 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (61.1%)229 (38.9%)

Income in Chicopee

Income Overview in Chicopee

Per Capita Income in Chicopee is $34,719, while median incomes of families and households are $77,179 and $63,866 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income55,441$34,719
Median Family Income13,823$77,179
Mean Family Income13,823$94,204
Median Household Income23,732$63,866
Mean Household Income23,732$80,168
Income Deficit13,823$9,832
Wage / Income Gap (%)55,44114.54%
Wage / Income Gap ($)55,44185.46¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index55,4410.44

Earnings by Sex in Chicopee

Average Earnings in Chicopee are $43,066, $46,272 for men and $39,543 for women, a difference of 14.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Chicopee
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male14,821 (49.9%)$46,272
Female14,848 (50.0%)$39,543
Total29,669 (100.0%)$43,066

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chicopee

The most common earnings brackets in Chicopee are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (2,030 | 13.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,569 | 10.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chicopee
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less584 (3.9%)800 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999469 (3.2%)437 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499245 (1.7%)549 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999201 (1.4%)379 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499334 (2.2%)359 (2.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999287 (1.9%)412 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499198 (1.3%)306 (2.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999253 (1.7%)527 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499270 (1.8%)499 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999282 (1.9%)599 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999745 (5.0%)746 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,191 (8.0%)1,130 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,179 (8.0%)758 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999911 (6.1%)1,061 (7.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999652 (4.4%)1,067 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,135 (7.7%)762 (5.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,301 (8.8%)921 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,096 (7.4%)1,061 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,030 (13.7%)1,569 (10.6%)
$100,000+1,458 (9.8%)906 (6.1%)
Total14,821 (100.0%)14,848 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chicopee

Average earnings in Chicopee are $51,620 for men and $44,286 for women, a difference of 14.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,730, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,443. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,036, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $32,073.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chicopee
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,443$32,925
High School Diploma$46,583$32,073
College or Associate's Degree$51,838$44,534
Bachelor's Degree$61,757$56,111
Graduate Degree$67,730$69,036
Total$51,620$44,286

Family Income in Chicopee

Family Income Brackets in Chicopee

According to the Chicopee family income data, there are 2,834 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 290 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Chicopee
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006364.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992902.1%
$15,000 to $24,9996915.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,0237.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,50710.9%
$50,000 to $74,9992,54318.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992,10115.2%
$100,000 to $149,9992,83420.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991,1618.4%
$200,000+1,0517.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chicopee

5-person families (536 | 3.9%) account for the highest median family income in Chicopee with $120,152 per family, while 2-person families (6,962 | 50.4%) have the highest median income of $32,092 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chicopee
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families6,962 (50.4%)$64,184
3-Person Families3,841 (27.8%)$77,295
4-Person Families2,003 (14.5%)$110,931
5-Person Families536 (3.9%)$120,152
6-Person Families292 (2.1%)$0
7+ Person Families189 (1.4%)$0
Total13,823 (100.0%)$77,179

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chicopee

The median family income in Chicopee is $77,179, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,589) having the highest median family income of $137,342, while families with no earners (2,142) have the lowest median family income of $36,481, accounting for 11.5% and 15.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Chicopee
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,142 (15.5%)$36,481
1 Earner4,765 (34.5%)$52,227
2 Earners5,327 (38.5%)$102,829
3+ Earners1,589 (11.5%)$137,342
Total13,823 (100.0%)$77,179

Household Income in Chicopee

Household Income Brackets in Chicopee

With 4,082 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Chicopee, accounting for 17.2% of all households. In contrast, only 1,210 households (5.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Chicopee
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,4246.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2105.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992,0178.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992,2789.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992,68211.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994,08217.2%
$75,000 to $99,9993,39414.3%
$100,000 to $149,9993,94016.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991,4716.2%
$200,000+1,2345.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chicopee

The median household income in Chicopee is $63,866, with the highest median household income of $79,518 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 8,876 households (37.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,898, with 7,291 households (30.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chicopee
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years286 (1.2%)$44,929
25 to 44 Years7,279 (30.7%)$70,078
45 to 64 Years8,876 (37.4%)$79,518
65+ Years7,291 (30.7%)$38,898
Total23,732 (100.0%)$63,866

Poverty in Chicopee

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chicopee

With 13.4% poverty level for males and 17.4% for females among the residents of Chicopee, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 267 males (68.1%) and 152 females (45.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chicopee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years157 (12.0%)311 (28.1%)
5 Years7 (3.7%)84 (24.8%)
6 to 11 Years341 (22.0%)250 (15.1%)
12 to 14 Years262 (25.9%)230 (31.2%)
15 Years267 (68.1%)152 (45.8%)
16 and 17 Years208 (19.2%)297 (41.2%)
18 to 24 Years648 (29.1%)503 (20.0%)
25 to 34 Years304 (8.7%)526 (14.6%)
35 to 44 Years257 (7.6%)734 (19.6%)
45 to 54 Years146 (4.7%)452 (12.7%)
55 to 64 Years385 (9.1%)378 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years364 (11.8%)424 (13.9%)
75 Years and over241 (15.1%)500 (20.1%)
Total3,587 (13.4%)4,841 (17.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chicopee

According to the poverty statistics in Chicopee, males aged 5 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.3% of males and 90.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chicopee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,154 (88.0%)796 (71.9%)
5 Years181 (96.3%)255 (75.2%)
6 to 11 Years1,207 (78.0%)1,405 (84.9%)
12 to 14 Years750 (74.1%)506 (68.8%)
15 Years125 (31.9%)180 (54.2%)
16 and 17 Years874 (80.8%)423 (58.8%)
18 to 24 Years1,582 (70.9%)2,018 (80.0%)
25 to 34 Years3,172 (91.2%)3,067 (85.4%)
35 to 44 Years3,138 (92.4%)3,006 (80.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,970 (95.3%)3,120 (87.4%)
55 to 64 Years3,858 (90.9%)3,618 (90.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,729 (88.2%)2,638 (86.2%)
75 Years and over1,359 (84.9%)1,985 (79.9%)
Total23,099 (86.6%)23,017 (82.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chicopee

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chicopee show that 5.4% or 449 of the total 8,312 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 6.8%, comprising of 379 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chicopee
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children5,182 (93.2%)379 (6.8%)
1 or 2 Children2,325 (97.9%)49 (2.1%)
3 or 4 Children343 (94.2%)21 (5.8%)
5 or more Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,863 (94.6%)449 (5.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chicopee

According to the poverty data in Chicopee, 6.8% or 102 single-father households and 26.0% or 1,042 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (7.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chicopee
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children56 (7.0%)69 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children46 (7.4%)814 (37.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)90 (50.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
Total102 (6.8%)1,042 (26.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chicopee

The poverty data for Chicopee shows that 449 of the married-couple family households (5.4%) and 1,144 of the single-parent households (20.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 379 households (6.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chicopee
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children379 (6.8%)125 (5.2%)
1 or 2 Children49 (2.1%)860 (30.9%)
3 or 4 Children21 (5.8%)90 (32.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
Total449 (5.4%)1,144 (20.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Chicopee

Employment by Class of Employer in Chicopee

Among the 26,403 employed individuals in Chicopee, private company employees (17,460 | 66.1%), not-for-profit organizations (3,065 | 11.6%), and local government employees (2,101 | 8.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chicopee
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17,46066.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3061.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,3004.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,06511.6%
Local Government Employees2,1018.0%
State Government Employees1,1694.4%
Federal Government Employees1,0023.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total26,403100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chicopee

According to the labor force statistics for Chicopee, out of the total population over 16 years of age (46,516), 61.4% or 28,561 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 1,742 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.6% or 3,170 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.9% or 304 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chicopee
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,129 (33.2%)304 (26.9%)
20 to 24 Years2,687 (76.3%)328 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Years3,170 (88.6%)222 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years3,062 (87.6%)61 (2.0%)
35 to 44 Years5,755 (80.5%)236 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years5,528 (82.6%)243 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years2,928 (72.2%)102 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years2,611 (62.2%)180 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,514 (24.5%)70 (4.6%)
75 Years and over187 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total28,561 (61.4%)1,742 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chicopee

According to labor force statistics for Chicopee, 79.0% of individuals (23,042) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (29,167) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 1,037 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.4% or 6,406 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.5% or 129 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chicopee
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,725 (55.6%)233 (7.5%)
High School Diploma7,616 (76.0%)561 (5.6%)
College / Associate Degree7,301 (81.5%)484 (5.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,406 (90.4%)92 (1.3%)
Total23,042 (79.0%)1,313 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chicopee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chicopee are Community & Social Service (2,492 | 9.4%), Management (2,091 | 7.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,680 | 6.3%), Education Instruction & Library (1,519 | 5.7%), and Business & Financial (1,401 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chicopee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chicopee, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.1%), Computers & Mathematics (82.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (82.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (77.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chicopee
OccupationMaleFemale
Management967 (46.3%)1,124 (53.7%)
Business & Financial389 (27.8%)1,012 (72.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,016 (80.2%)250 (19.8%)
Computers & Mathematics422 (82.8%)88 (17.2%)
Architecture & Engineering472 (87.1%)70 (12.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science122 (57.0%)92 (43.0%)
Community & Social Service 657 (26.4%)1,835 (73.6%)
Education, Arts & Media167 (33.2%)336 (66.8%)
Legal Services & Support29 (28.7%)72 (71.3%)
Education Instruction & Library335 (22.1%)1,184 (77.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment126 (34.2%)243 (65.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating308 (18.3%)1,372 (81.7%)
Health Technologists217 (17.1%)1,055 (82.9%)
Total (Category)3,337 (37.4%)5,593 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)13,518 (50.8%)13,108 (49.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chicopee are Food Preparation & Serving (1,535 | 5.8%), Healthcare Support (1,501 | 5.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (860 | 3.2%), Security & Protection (847 | 3.2%), and Personal Care & Service (573 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Chicopee

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chicopee, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (89.0%), Security & Protection (77.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (76.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (93.4%), Healthcare Support (91.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (43.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chicopee
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support124 (8.3%)1,377 (91.7%)
Security & Protection660 (77.9%)187 (22.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention384 (71.5%)153 (28.5%)
Law Enforcement276 (89.0%)34 (11.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving869 (56.6%)666 (43.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance654 (76.0%)206 (23.9%)
Personal Care & Service38 (6.6%)535 (93.4%)
Total (Category)2,345 (44.1%)2,971 (55.9%)
Total (Overall)13,518 (50.8%)13,108 (49.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chicopee are Office & Administration (3,366 | 12.6%), and Sales & Related (2,136 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chicopee

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chicopee
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,043 (48.8%)1,093 (51.2%)
Office & Administration1,258 (37.4%)2,108 (62.6%)
Total (Category)2,301 (41.8%)3,201 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)13,518 (50.8%)13,108 (49.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chicopee are Construction & Extraction (957 | 3.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (909 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (107 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chicopee

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chicopee
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry80 (74.8%)27 (25.2%)
Construction & Extraction900 (94.0%)57 (6.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair880 (96.8%)29 (3.2%)
Total (Category)1,860 (94.3%)113 (5.7%)
Total (Overall)13,518 (50.8%)13,108 (49.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chicopee are Production (2,439 | 9.2%), Transportation (1,358 | 5.1%), and Material Moving (1,108 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chicopee

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chicopee
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,893 (77.6%)546 (22.4%)
Transportation970 (71.4%)388 (28.6%)
Material Moving812 (73.3%)296 (26.7%)
Total (Category)3,675 (74.9%)1,230 (25.1%)
Total (Overall)13,518 (50.8%)13,108 (49.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chicopee

Employment Industries in Chicopee

The major employment industries in Chicopee include Health Care & Social Assistance (5,472 | 20.5%), Manufacturing (3,749 | 14.1%), Retail Trade (3,055 | 11.5%), Educational Services (2,371 | 8.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (1,708 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in Chicopee

Employment Industries by Sex in Chicopee

The Chicopee industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Construction (86.9%), and Utilities (79.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (85.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.8%), and Information (77.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chicopee
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting75 (55.6%)60 (44.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,069 (86.9%)161 (13.1%)
Manufacturing2,899 (77.3%)850 (22.7%)
Wholesale Trade415 (59.4%)284 (40.6%)
Retail Trade1,923 (62.9%)1,132 (37.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,315 (77.0%)393 (23.0%)
Utilities206 (79.8%)52 (20.2%)
Information99 (22.9%)334 (77.1%)
Finance & Insurance177 (14.6%)1,037 (85.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing205 (74.3%)71 (25.7%)
Professional & Scientific716 (51.9%)664 (48.1%)
Enterprise Management9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support544 (59.3%)373 (40.7%)
Educational Services760 (32.1%)1,611 (67.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,105 (20.2%)4,367 (79.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation148 (47.7%)162 (52.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services674 (43.5%)876 (56.5%)
Public Administration703 (70.1%)300 (29.9%)
Total13,518 (50.8%)13,108 (49.2%)

Education in Chicopee

School Enrollment in Chicopee

The most common levels of schooling among the 11,791 students in Chicopee are high school (3,589 | 30.4%), middle school (2,609 | 22.1%), and college / undergraduate (2,129 | 18.1%).
School Enrollment in Chicopee
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6135.2%
Kindergarten3553.0%
Elementary School2,02817.2%
Middle School2,60922.1%
High School3,58930.4%
College / Undergraduate2,12918.1%
Graduate / Professional4684.0%
Total11,791100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chicopee

Out of a total of 11,791 students who are enrolled in schools in Chicopee, 2,382 (20.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 9,409 (79.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 641 (45.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,215 (93.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chicopee
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds431 (81.9%)95 (18.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,744 (84.4%)322 (15.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,763 (82.2%)600 (17.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,215 (93.0%)167 (7.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds804 (73.8%)286 (26.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds773 (54.7%)641 (45.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds326 (79.5%)84 (20.5%)
35 Years and over349 (64.6%)191 (35.4%)
Total9,409 (79.8%)2,382 (20.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chicopee

Business (1,910 | 20.0%), education (1,371 | 14.4%), science & technology (1,023 | 10.7%), arts & humanities (917 | 9.6%), and psychology (680 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 9,541 individuals in Chicopee who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chicopee
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4995.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3593.8%
Physical & Health Sciences2522.6%
Psychology6807.1%
Social Sciences5926.2%
Engineering5345.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies600.6%
Science & Technology1,02310.7%
Business1,91020.0%
Education1,37114.4%
Literature & Languages2582.7%
Liberal Arts & History5255.5%
Visual & Performing Arts2402.5%
Communications3213.4%
Arts & Humanities9179.6%
Total9,541100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chicopee

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chicopee

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chicopee are males with 2 vehicles (5,980, accounting for 44.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,341, making up 46.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chicopee
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle224 (1.7%)580 (4.5%)
1 Vehicle3,691 (27.5%)3,030 (23.6%)
2 Vehicles5,980 (44.6%)6,341 (49.4%)
3 Vehicles2,211 (16.5%)1,672 (13.0%)
4 Vehicles737 (5.5%)704 (5.5%)
5 or more Vehicles578 (4.3%)499 (3.9%)
Total13,421 (100.0%)12,826 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chicopee

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chicopee are 15 to 19 minutes (5,284 commuters, 21.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (4,282 commuters, 17.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (4,250 commuters, 17.3%).
Commute Time in Chicopee
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4591.9%
5 to 9 Minutes3,54114.4%
10 to 14 Minutes4,28217.4%
15 to 19 Minutes5,28421.5%
20 to 24 Minutes4,25017.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1,4726.0%
30 to 34 Minutes2,70611.0%
35 to 39 Minutes5522.2%
40 to 44 Minutes5052.1%
45 to 59 Minutes5862.4%
60 to 89 Minutes6232.5%
90 or more Minutes3661.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Chicopee

The most common commute times in Chicopee are 15 to 19 minutes (2,387 commuters, 18.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (2,897 commuters, 24.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chicopee
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes209 (1.6%)250 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,996 (15.7%)1,545 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,249 (17.7%)2,033 (17.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,387 (18.8%)2,897 (24.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,079 (16.3%)2,171 (18.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes706 (5.5%)766 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,510 (11.9%)1,196 (10.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes433 (3.4%)119 (1.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes203 (1.6%)302 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes393 (3.1%)193 (1.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes269 (2.1%)354 (3.0%)
90 or more Minutes300 (2.4%)66 (0.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chicopee

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chicopee are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (1,840, 14.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,319, 19.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chicopee
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM755 (5.9%)553 (4.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM761 (6.0%)134 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,164 (9.1%)700 (5.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,671 (13.1%)670 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,840 (14.4%)935 (7.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,330 (10.4%)1,694 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM951 (7.5%)2,319 (19.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM940 (7.4%)2,019 (17.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM472 (3.7%)710 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM280 (2.2%)398 (3.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM322 (2.5%)247 (2.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM134 (1.1%)203 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,042 (8.2%)791 (6.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,072 (8.4%)519 (4.4%)
Total12,734 (100.0%)11,892 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chicopee

Occupancy by Ownership in Chicopee

Of the total 23,732 dwellings in Chicopee, owner-occupied units account for 13,996 (59.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,736 (41.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chicopee
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13,99659.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,73641.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units23,732100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chicopee

Occupancy by Household Size in Chicopee
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,23034.7%
2-Person Household7,63232.2%
3-Person Household4,15317.5%
4+ Person Household3,71715.7%
Total Housing Units23,732100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chicopee

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chicopee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,669 (44.6%)4,561 (55.4%)
2-Person Household5,320 (69.7%)2,312 (30.3%)
3-Person Household2,372 (57.1%)1,781 (42.9%)
4+ Person Household2,635 (70.9%)1,082 (29.1%)
Total Housing Units13,996 (59.0%)9,736 (41.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chicopee

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chicopee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,278 (43.2%)1,681 (56.8%)
High School Diploma4,292 (57.9%)3,122 (42.1%)
College/Associate Degree4,479 (58.8%)3,135 (41.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,947 (68.7%)1,798 (31.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chicopee

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chicopee
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,77315.9%
35 to 44 Years3,79216.0%
45 to 54 Years4,07317.2%
55 to 64 Years4,80320.2%
65 to 74 Years4,22017.8%
75 to 84 Years2,0908.8%
85 Years and Over9814.1%
Total23,732100.0%

Housing Finances in Chicopee

Median Income by Occupancy in Chicopee

Median Income by Occupancy in Chicopee
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied13,996 (59.0%)$81,351
Renter-Occupied9,736 (41.0%)$42,416
Average23,732 (100.0%)$63,866

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chicopee

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chicopee
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000239 (1.7%)644 (6.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999187 (1.3%)345 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999394 (2.8%)809 (8.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999367 (2.6%)424 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999550 (3.9%)682 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999966 (6.9%)1,304 (13.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,261 (9.0%)1,426 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,114 (15.1%)1,966 (20.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,539 (18.1%)864 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,078 (22.0%)865 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more2,301 (16.4%)407 (4.2%)
Total13,996 (100.0%)9,736 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chicopee

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chicopee
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300105 (0.7%)657 (6.8%)
$300 to $499628 (4.5%)716 (7.3%)
$500 to $7993,468 (24.8%)923 (9.5%)
$800 to $9991,371 (9.8%)1,812 (18.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,399 (24.3%)3,815 (39.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,367 (24.1%)1,161 (11.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499987 (7.0%)259 (2.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999445 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more226 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,996 (100.0%)9,736 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chicopee

Housing Structures in Chicopee

Housing Structures in Chicopee
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached11,64649.1%
Single Unit, Attached1,7327.3%
2 Unit Apartments2,96212.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,77911.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,5406.5%
10 or more Apartments2,41810.2%
Mobile Home / Other6552.8%
Total23,732100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chicopee

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chicopee
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached10,444 (89.7%)1,202 (10.3%)
Single Unit, Attached994 (57.4%)738 (42.6%)
2 Unit Apartments1,050 (35.4%)1,912 (64.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments618 (22.2%)2,161 (77.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments251 (16.3%)1,289 (83.7%)
10 or more Apartments112 (4.6%)2,306 (95.4%)
Mobile Home / Other527 (80.5%)128 (19.5%)
Total13,996 (59.0%)9,736 (41.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chicopee

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chicopee
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)510 (5.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms282 (2.0%)2,277 (23.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,077 (43.4%)5,396 (55.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,567 (39.8%)1,203 (12.4%)
8 or more Rooms2,070 (14.8%)350 (3.6%)
Total13,996 (100.0%)9,736 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chicopee

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chicopee
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7,061 (50.4%)3,190 (32.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas225 (1.6%)434 (4.5%)
Electricity1,990 (14.2%)4,514 (46.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4,365 (31.2%)1,335 (13.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels347 (2.5%)63 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used8 (0.1%)200 (2.1%)
Total13,996 (100.0%)9,736 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chicopee

Household Vehicle Usage in Chicopee
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle512 (3.7%)2,082 (21.4%)
1 Vehicle4,783 (34.2%)4,739 (48.7%)
2 Vehicles6,161 (44.0%)2,445 (25.1%)
3 or more Vehicles2,540 (18.1%)470 (4.8%)
Total13,996 (100.0%)9,736 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chicopee

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chicopee

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5,2638,733
Median Property Value$223,600$233,900
Median Household Income$63,734$1,662
Monthly Housing Costs$676$210
Real Estate Taxes$3,592$349

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chicopee

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chicopee
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000238 (4.5%)191 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999237 (4.5%)168 (1.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,780 (71.8%)6,740 (77.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999874 (16.6%)1,415 (16.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99963 (1.2%)47 (0.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99943 (0.8%)35 (0.4%)
$1,000,000 or more28 (0.5%)137 (1.6%)
Total5,263 (100.0%)8,733 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chicopee

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chicopee
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000290 (5.5%)349 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999809 (15.4%)136 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999667 (12.7%)502 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999540 (10.3%)299 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999680 (12.9%)721 (8.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999713 (13.6%)1,434 (16.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999925 (17.6%)1,826 (20.9%)
$150,000 or more639 (12.1%)2,153 (24.6%)
Total5,263 (100.0%)8,733 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chicopee

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chicopee
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,365 (25.9%)91,118 (1,043.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,120 (21.3%)2,962 (33.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x464 (8.8%)2,483 (28.4%)
4.0x or more2,222 (42.2%)1,248 (14.3%)
Total5,263 (100.0%)8,733 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chicopee

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chicopee
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80075 (1.4%)25 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499104 (2.0%)114 (1.3%)
$800 to $1,4994,781 (90.8%)214 (2.5%)
Total5,263 (100.0%)8,733 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chicopee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chicopee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chicopee
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,997 (99.4%)17 (0.6%)
6 to 18 Years8,458 (96.1%)340 (3.9%)
19 to 25 Years4,422 (95.8%)193 (4.2%)
26 to 34 Years6,052 (95.1%)309 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years6,632 (94.0%)427 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years6,438 (96.3%)250 (3.7%)
55 to 64 Years8,115 (98.5%)124 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years6,155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older4,085 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53,354 (97.0%)1,660 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chicopee

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chicopee
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,997 (99.4%)17 (0.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen8,458 (96.1%)340 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,422 (95.8%)193 (4.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chicopee

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chicopee
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0007,342 (95.6%)341 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9998,851 (96.7%)302 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,804 (96.7%)298 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,440 (95.8%)328 (4.2%)
$100,000 and over20,160 (98.3%)346 (1.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chicopee

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chicopee
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,486 (49.3%)1,702 (56.5%)
6 to 18 Years4,543 (51.6%)4,629 (52.6%)
19 to 25 Years1,645 (35.6%)3,052 (66.1%)
25 to 34 Years2,171 (34.1%)4,459 (70.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,508 (35.5%)4,430 (62.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,725 (25.8%)4,953 (74.1%)
55 to 64 Years3,046 (37.0%)5,957 (72.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,733 (93.1%)3,779 (61.4%)
75 Years and over4,041 (98.9%)2,781 (68.1%)
Total26,898 (48.9%)35,742 (65.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chicopee

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chicopee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years696 (16.3%)283 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years609 (10.7%)641 (10.1%)
35 to 64 Years2,239 (20.9%)2,049 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years888 (28.7%)856 (28.0%)
75 Years and over824 (51.5%)1,350 (54.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chicopee

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chicopee: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years525 (4.9%)258 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years200 (6.5%)168 (5.5%)
75 Years and over602 (37.6%)453 (18.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chicopee: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)39 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years86 (1.5%)199 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years303 (2.8%)504 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years26 (0.8%)194 (6.3%)
75 Years and over154 (9.6%)218 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chicopee: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years624 (14.6%)262 (6.6%)
18 to 34 Years466 (8.2%)347 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years960 (8.9%)932 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years293 (9.5%)224 (7.3%)
75 Years and over175 (10.9%)441 (17.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chicopee: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years71 (1.2%)98 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years940 (8.8%)1,176 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years539 (17.4%)572 (18.7%)
75 Years and over515 (32.2%)1,086 (43.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chicopee: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years149 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (0.5%)32 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years355 (3.3%)405 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years200 (6.5%)149 (4.9%)
75 Years and over244 (15.2%)397 (16.0%)

Technology Access in Chicopee

Computing Device Access in Chicopee

Computing Device Access in Chicopee
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop16,68070.3%
Smartphone19,28081.2%
Tablet13,34156.2%
No Computing Device2,2939.7%
Total23,732100.0%

Internet Access in Chicopee

Internet Access in Chicopee
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet120.1%
Broadband Home16,98771.6%
Cellular Data Only3,29013.9%
Satellite Internet6492.7%
No Internet2,99012.6%
Total23,732100.0%

Chicopee Summary

Chicopee, Massachusetts is a city located in Hampden County, in the Pioneer Valley region of the state. It is situated on the Connecticut River, just north of Springfield, and is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of approximately 55,298 people, according to the 2010 United States Census.

History

Chicopee was first settled in 1660 by the Nipmuc tribe, who called the area “Chicopee Falls”. The area was later settled by English colonists in 1665, and was incorporated as a town in 1848. The town was named after the Chicopee River, which flows through the area.
In the late 19th century, Chicopee became a major industrial center, with the opening of several mills and factories. The city was also home to the first public library in the state, which opened in 1852.

Geography

Chicopee is located in Hampden County, in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts. It is situated on the Connecticut River, just north of Springfield. The city has a total area of 22.2 square miles, of which 21.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water.
The city is located in the Connecticut River Valley, and is surrounded by several hills and mountains. The highest point in the city is the summit of Mount Tom, which has an elevation of 1,200 feet.

Economy

Chicopee’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and services. The city is home to several large companies, including Smith & Wesson, Westinghouse Electric, and the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company.
The city also has a large retail sector, with several shopping centers and malls. The city is also home to several educational institutions, including Elms College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a population of 55,298 people. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 8.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.3% of the population.
The median household income in the city was $45,945, and the median family income was $54,817. The per capita income for the city was $21,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chicopee?
Total Population of Chicopee is 55,441.
What is the Total Male Population of Chicopee?
Total Male Population of Chicopee is 26,977.
What is the Total Female Population of Chicopee?
Total Female Population of Chicopee is 28,464.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chicopee?
There are 94.78 Males per 100 Females in Chicopee.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chicopee?
There are 105.51 Females per 100 Males in Chicopee.
What is the Median Population Age in Chicopee?
Median Population Age in Chicopee is 41.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chicopee
Average Family Size in Chicopee is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chicopee
Average Household Size in Chicopee is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chicopee?
Per Capita income in Chicopee is $34,719.
What is the Median Family Income in Chicopee?
Median Family Income in Chicopee is $77,179.
What is the Median Household income in Chicopee?
Median Household Income in Chicopee is $63,866.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chicopee?
Income or Wage Gap in Chicopee is 14.5%.
Women in Chicopee earn 85.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Chicopee?
Family Income Deficit in Chicopee is $9,832.
Families that are below poverty line in Chicopee earn $9,832 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chicopee?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chicopee is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chicopee?
There are 28,561 People in the Labor Forcein in Chicopee.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chicopee?
61.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Chicopee.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chicopee?
Unemployment Rate in Chicopee is 6.1%.