CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9008
Massachusetts · Berkshire County · 4,796 residents · 9.981 sq mi
Notable rankings
#42highest rent burden in MA76.9%#61highest rent in MA$3,097#116lowest short commute in MA19.8 min#161highest broadband in MA98.4%TRACT SHAPE · Berkshire County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 9008 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,346. Population has declined 3% since 2020. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $326,900. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% more than the Berkshire County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% 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
4,796
−3%since 2020
from 4,956 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
481 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 497 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 48.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$98,346
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,313 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,896
+23%since 2020
from $52,788 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+11%since 2020
from 0.460 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
Other services9.3%
Retail trade6.8%
Public administration5.3%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Construction1.8%
Finance & insurance1.3%
Education & health services1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$326,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $233,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,097
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.9%
+76.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+22%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(4,182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(209)
Asian1.2%(61)
Other10.2%(504)
Diversity Score34.5%(1,708)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(3,786)
Black2%(95)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(692)
Asian1.5%(72)
Other3.1%(151)
Diversity Score44.3%(2,125)
Diversity Score
44
+29%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.8 min
+17%since 2020
from 17.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
52.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
10.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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 4,796 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 $98,346 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 $326,900, and the typical rent is about $3,097 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 54.7% 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 4.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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