CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 149
Massachusetts · Barnstable County · 3,514 residents · 6.15 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8highest old in MA#768 US65.2 yrs#44lowest short commute in MA16.9 min#173highest per-capita income in MA$90,858#184highest home value in MA$941,200TRACT SHAPE · Barnstable County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 149 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $941,200. With a median age of 65.2, 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 65.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% 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
3,514
−3%since 2020
from 3,610 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
571 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 587 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
65.2
+3%since 2020
from 63.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$103,375
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,411 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,858
+27%since 2020
from $71,501 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.536 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.7%
Other services5.9%
Information3.7%
Public administration1.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$941,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $691,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,380
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $937 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
39.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
+15%since 2020
from 7.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(3,321)
Black1.6%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(64)
Asian2%(72)
Other2.6%(94)
Diversity Score19%(686)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(3,272)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(97)
Asian1.3%(45)
Other2.3%(82)
Diversity Score16.4%(578)
Diversity Score
16
−14%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
74.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
49.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.9 min
−17%since 2020
from 20.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
Female
51.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
Foreign born
10.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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 3,514 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 $103,375 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 $941,200, and the typical rent is about $1,380 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 74.5% 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 7.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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