CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 126.01
Massachusetts · Barnstable County · 3,060 residents · 1.339 sq mi
Notable rankings
#18highest rent burden in MA#1246 US84.0%#163highest old in MA50.6 yrs#229highest broadband in MA97.8%#252lowest low education in MA23.6%TRACT SHAPE · Barnstable County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 126.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,717. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $545,300. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Barnstable County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,060
−8%since 2020
from 3,313 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,285 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 2,474 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+23%since 2020
from 41.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,717
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,320
+9%since 2020
from $36,054 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−5%since 2020
from 0.465 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
Retail trade11.4%
Wholesale trade8.9%
Other services7%
Public administration5.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$545,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $365,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,736
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,427 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
+47%since 2020
from 5.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(2,598)
Black9.3%(307)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(139)
Asian2.1%(71)
Other6%(198)
Diversity Score46.3%(1,535)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(2,026)
Black9.9%(303)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(205)
Asian9.8%(300)
Other7.4%(226)
Diversity Score66.5%(2,036)
Diversity Score
67
+44%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.9 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 24.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
Female
52.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
Foreign born
15.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,060 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $68,717 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $545,300, and the typical rent is about $1,736 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 12.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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