In the previous post in this two-part series, I provided some of the numbers regarding the Evangelicals present in the metro areas of New York, Boston, and Indianapolis. Today, I want to share with you some of the general demographic information on these areas. As you consider your missionary labors in these communities, these numbers will assist you in developing a better understanding of the people who live there.
Recently, the U. S. Census Bureau sent out the following information in their “Facts for Features-Super Bowl XLVI.” You may find this resource HERE.
New York (Giants)
- New York is ranked first on the list of the nation’s most populous cities. The population of New York in 2010 was 8,175,133.
- 33.4% of New York residents 25 and older had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2010; 79.6% had at least graduated from high school. The respective national figures were 28.2% and 85.6%. The percentage in New York who have graduated from high school did not differ significantly from the percentage for Indianapolis.
- 38.7 minutes is the average amount of time it took New York residents to get to work — 22.7 percent of the city’s workers drove to work alone, 5.0 percent carpooled and 55.7 percent took public transportation. Nationally, it took workers an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work. The percentage of New York workers who drove to work alone and the percentage taking public transportation were significantly different from the national average and Indianapolis.
- 49.2% is the percentage of New York residents 5 and older who spoke a language other than English at home. The national average was 20.6 percent.
- $48,743 is the median household income for New York. The national median was $50,046. The figure for New York was not statistically different from the national average.
- $504,500 is the median home value of owner-occupied homes in New York. The national median was $179,900. The figure for New York differed significantly from that for Indianapolis.
Boston (New England Patriots)
- Boston ranked 22nd on the list of the nation’s most populous cities. The population of Boston in 2010 was 617,594. The Patriots actually play in suburban Foxborough, Mass., which had a 2010 Censuspopulation of 16,865.
- 44.3% is the number of Boston residents 25 and older who had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2010; 85.8 percent had at least graduated from high school. The respective national figures were 28.2 percent and 85.6 percent. The percentage in Boston who had at least a bachelor’s degree was significantly higher from the percentage for Indianapolis.
- 28.4 minutes is the average amount of time it took Boston residents to get to work — 38.3 percent of the city’s workers drove to work alone, 7.3 percent carpooled and 32.8 percent took public transportation. Nationally, it took workers an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work. The percentage of Boston workers who drove to work alone and the percentage taking public transportation were significantly different from the national average and Indianapolis.
- 35.5% is the number of Boston residents 5 and older who spoke a language other than English at home. The national average was 20.6 percent.
- $49,893 is the median household income for Boston. The national median was $50,046. The figure for Boston was not statistically different from the national average.
- $369,600 is the median home value of owner-occupied homes in Boston. The national median was $179,900. The figure for Boston is significantly different from that for Indianapolis.
Indianapolis (host city)
- Indianapolis was ranked 12th on the list of the nation’s most populous cities. The population of Indianapolis in 2010 was 820,445.
- 26.7% of Indianapolis residents 25 and older had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2010; 83.8 percent had at least graduated from high school. The respective national figures were 28.2 percent and 85.6 percent.
- 22.2 minutes was the average amount of time it took Indianapolis residents to get to work — 82.6 percent of the city’s workers drove to work alone, 9.2 percent carpooled and 1.8 percent took public transportation. Nationally, it took workers an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work.
- 12.7% of Indianapolis residents 5 and older spoke a language other than English at home. The national average was 20 percent.
- $38,502 is the median household income for Indianapolis. The national median was $50,046. The figure for Indianapolis is statistically different than the national average.
- $118,100 is the median home value of owner-occupied homes in Indianapolis. The national median was $179,900.