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South End

Massachusetts · Boston · 31,312 residents · 0.822 sq mi
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The short version

South End is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,119,715. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,119,715, the poverty rate sits 66% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up South End; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,312
Population density
38,092 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,262
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$99,135
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,119,715
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,171
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.0%
66.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(15,579)
Black12.4%(3,891)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(4,461)
Asian14.7%(4,601)
Other8.9%(2,780)
Diversity Score85.9%(26,899)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(15,579)
Black12.4%(3,891)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(4,461)
Asian14.7%(4,601)
Other8.9%(2,780)
Diversity Score85.9%(26,899)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
26.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
26.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South End, Boston, Massachusetts?

South End, Boston, Massachusetts has about 31,312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South End, Boston, Massachusetts?

The typical household in South End, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $119,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South End, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In South End, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $1,119,715, and the typical rent is about $2,171 a month.

How educated are people in South End, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 64.0% of adults age 25 and over in South End, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South End, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 20.7% of people in South End, Boston, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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