CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6553
Massachusetts · Bristol County · 3,364 residents · 1.265 sq mi
Notable rankings
#241lowest low broadband in MA87.2%#292lowest low rent in MA$1,201#293lowest low education in MA25.7%#349lowest low income in MA$73,835TRACT SHAPE · Bristol County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 6553 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,835. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $461,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
3,364
+4%since 2020
from 3,221 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,659 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 2,546 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
−17%since 2020
from 52.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,835
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,545 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,472
+21%since 2020
from $40,150 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+6%since 2020
from 0.459 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
Wholesale trade11.3%
Other services8.3%
Public administration4.3%
Retail trade3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
Construction3.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$461,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $308,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,201
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $914 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+31%since 2020
from 4.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(2,994)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(83)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other3%(98)
Diversity Score16.8%(541)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(3,005)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(129)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other6.2%(209)
Diversity Score24.6%(827)
Diversity Score
25
+46%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.6 min
+10%since 2020
from 26.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Female
54.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Foreign born
5.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 3,364 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 $73,835 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 $461,200, and the typical rent is about $1,201 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.7% 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 8.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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