Categories in Waltham, Massachusetts
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Waltham, Massachusetts
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 919 | 29 years | 4.2 |
| Shopping | 572 | 34 years | 4.3 |
| Electronics stores | 320 | 27 years | 4.3 |
| Physicians and surgeons | 275 | 35 years | 4.2 |
| Corporate management | 274 | 26 years | 4.2 |
| Financial services | 243 | 31 years | 4 |
| General contractors | 221 | 32 years | 4.5 |
| Real estate | 221 | 32 years | 4.2 |
| Loan companies | 213 | 26 years | 4.7 |
| Restaurants | 206 | 33 years | 4.1 |
| Lawyers legal | 167 | 33 years | 3.7 |
| Other construction | 165 | 34 years | 4.7 |
| Scientific and technical services | 162 | 27 years | 4.6 |
| Computer programming, web design | 160 | 26 years | 4.3 |
| Car repair | 139 | 38 years | 4.3 |
| Construction of buildings | 134 | 34 years | 4.4 |
| Advertising and marketing | 117 | 29 years | 4.4 |
| Finance other | 111 | 36 years | 3.6 |
| Office supplies and stationery stores | 107 | 34 years | 4.1 |
| Education | 105 | 41 years | 4.2 |
| Beauty salons | 103 | 25 years | 4.4 |
| Hairdressers | 95 | 26 years | 4.4 |
| Dentists | 84 | 27 years | 4.6 |
| Other membership organizations | 81 | 44 years | 4.2 |
| Technical construction services | 81 | 33 years | 4.4 |
Waltham, Massachusetts Facts
| Area | 13.7 mi² |
| Population | 63,803 |
| Male Population | 31,793 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 32,010 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +33.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.1% |
| Median Age | 34 years (Male: 32.9, Female: 35.2) |
| Area Codes | 339, 508, 617, 774 |
| Neighborhoods | West End, Banks Square, South Side, Piety Corner, Warrendale |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.37649, -71.23561 |
| Zip Codes | 02154, 02451, 02452, 02453, 02454, More |
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Waltham, Massachusetts Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,714 | 55,493 | 59,570 | 60,947 | 63,803 |
| Population Density | 3,487.2 / mi² | 4,055.8 / mi² | 4,353.7 / mi² | 4,454.4 / mi² | 4,663.1 / mi² |
Waltham, Massachusetts Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 2.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham, Massachusetts | +27.7% | +9.8% | +2.3% |
| Massachusetts | +20% | +9.8% | +3.1% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Waltham, Massachusetts Median Age
Median Age: 34 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham, Massachusetts | 34 yrs | 35.2 yrs | 32.9 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Waltham, Massachusetts Population Density
Population Density: 4,663 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham, Massachusetts | 63,803 | 13.68 sq mi | 4,663 / mi² |
| Massachusetts | 6.6 million | 10,554.4 sq mi | 624 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Waltham, Massachusetts Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Waltham, Massachusetts
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Waltham, Massachusetts
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Waltham, Massachusetts
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Waltham, Massachusetts
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Waltham, Massachusetts
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Waltham, Massachusetts CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham, Massachusetts | 1,079,889 tn | 16.93 tn | 78,924.9 tons/mi² |
| Massachusetts | 99,725,155 tn | 15.14 tn | 9,448.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,079,889 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.93 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 78,924.9 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/15 | 11:36 AM | 3.3 | 88.9 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 69.4 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 3:20 PM | 3 | 55.1 km | 2,100 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 10:52 AM | 3.1 | 55.6 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 76.3 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 80.9 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 85.9 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/89 | 3:56 PM | 3 | 89.2 km | 5,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 25.5 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/82 | 6:50 PM | 3 | 60.4 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham (/ˈwɔːlˌθæm/) is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, and was an early center for the labor movement as well as a major contributor to the American Industrial Revolution. The original home of the Boston Manufacturing Comp..
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