CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2021.03
Massachusetts · Essex County · 1,547 residents · 0.663 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24highest broadband in MA#1723 US100.0%#155highest commute in MA36.0 min#198highest high poverty in MA22.2%#352highest rent burden in MA59.1%TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 2021.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $721,600. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $721,600, the poverty rate sits 78% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,547
+6%since 2020
from 1,459 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,333 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 2,201 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−15%since 2020
from 41.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,708
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,523 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,372
+28%since 2020
from $37,677 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
+48%since 2020
from 0.371 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24%
Retail trade8.3%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Other services3.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Public administration1.8%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$721,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $412,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,900
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,230 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+72%since 2020
from 5.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(68)
Asian1.1%(16)
Other0.8%(11)
Diversity Score15.5%(225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(1,283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(159)
Asian5.6%(87)
Other1.2%(18)
Diversity Score37.3%(577)
Diversity Score
37
+141%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.0 min
−1%since 2020
from 36.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−20.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
7.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
Female
57.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
Foreign born
18.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% 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 1,547 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 $77,708 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 $721,600, and the typical rent is about $1,900 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.6% 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 22.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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