What does this measure?
The number of establishments in the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector, shown as a rate per 10,000 people.
Why is this important?
Arts and cultural attractions bring visitors and money into a region, and contribute to the vitality and prestige of a community.
How is our region doing?
In 2018, there were 5.2 establishments in the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector per 10,000 residents in MetroWest. This was lower than the state rate of 5.8 and higher than the U.S. rate of 4.7.
The region's rate increased steadily from 3.4 in 2000 to 4.4 in 2007.
In 2018, the number of Arts, Entertainment and Recreation establishments per 10,000 residents was lowest in Worcester County, at 4.0, compared to 5.6 in Middlesex and 5.8 in Norfolk.
Notes about the data
County establishment estimates are reported by place of work, not place of residence. An establishment is a single physical location at which business is conducted or services or industrial operations are performed.
| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Massachusetts | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Region | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Middlesex | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Norfolk | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Worcester | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.0 |
Notes: Rates are per 10,000 residents.
| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 108,267 | 110,374 | 113,468 | 116,973 | 120,610 | 123,871 | 127,554 | 129,800 | 130,948 | 130,569 | 130,243 | 130,645 | 132,427 | 134,745 | 138,731 | 141,797 | 144,545 | 147,553 | 153,307 |
| Massachusetts | 2,507 | 2,766 | 2,918 | 3,136 | 3,290 | 3,319 | 3,189 | 3,242 | 3,285 | 3,286 | 3,445 | 3,576 | 3,550 | 3,603 | 3,695 | 3,755 | 3,842 | 3,952 | 4,019 |
| Region | 984 | 1,013 | 1,088 | 1,181 | 1,288 | 1,310 | 1,280 | 1,305 | 1,330 | 1,324 | 1,377 | 1,415 | 1,420 | 1,454 | 1,501 | 1,525 | 1,555 | 1,605 | 1,650 |
| Middlesex | 554 | 568 | 597 | 640 | 683 | 709 | 691 | 706 | 706 | 708 | 738 | 771 | 769 | 788 | 823 | 842 | 865 | 902 | 912 |
| Norfolk | 231 | 237 | 261 | 290 | 308 | 307 | 294 | 300 | 323 | 325 | 345 | 351 | 357 | 364 | 371 | 376 | 384 | 394 | 406 |
| Worcester | 199 | 208 | 230 | 251 | 297 | 294 | 295 | 299 | 301 | 291 | 294 | 293 | 294 | 302 | 307 | 307 | 306 | 309 | 332 |
| INDICATORS | TREND |
|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Establishments | Increasing |
| Households Without Vehicles | Maintaining |
| Means of Transportation to Work | Not Applicable |
| Average Travel Time to Work | Increasing |
| Households With Internet Access | Not Applicable |
| Voter Participation Rate | Decreasing |
| Average Charitable Contribution | Maintaining |
| Protected Land | Not Applicable |
| Drug Poisoning Mortality Rate | Increasing |
| Crimes Against People | Decreasing |
| Incarceration Rates, by Race/Ethnicity | Not Applicable |
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