CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 147
Massachusetts · Barnstable County · 4,089 residents · 2.425 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Barnstable County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 147 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,652. Population has grown 16% since 2020. Median home value is $553,200. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
4,089
+16%since 2020
from 3,521 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,686 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 1,452 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
58.3
+12%since 2020
from 52.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$96,652
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,705 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,162
+16%since 2020
from $48,372 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
−5%since 2020
from 0.517 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
Wholesale trade12.7%
Retail trade4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Other services0.6%
Public administration0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$553,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $383,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,879
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,524 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
40.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
−1%since 2020
from 5.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(3,303)
Black1.1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(116)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(65)
Diversity Score14.8%(521)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(3,053)
Black3.6%(147)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(216)
Asian3.1%(127)
Other13.4%(546)
Diversity Score52.5%(2,145)
Diversity Score
52
+254%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.3 min
−10%since 2020
from 24.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
51.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
13.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% 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 4,089 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 $96,652 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 $553,200, and the typical rent is about $1,879 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.4% 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 7.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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