CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2043
Massachusetts · Essex County · 4,223 residents · 0.218 sq mi
Notable rankings
#70lowest low broadband in MA80.9%#102highest high poverty in MA29.3%#148lowest low income in MA$52,451#200highest density in MA19,372/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Essex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 2043 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,451. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $495,000. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
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
4,223
−6%since 2020
from 4,480 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19,372 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 20,550 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+2%since 2020
from 37.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,451
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,648 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,168
+52%since 2020
from $28,328 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.584
−2%since 2020
from 0.593 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
Retail trade9.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Other services1%
Public administration1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$495,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $361,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,717
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,296 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
77.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.4
−17%since 2020
from 11.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(1,994)
Black10.1%(451)
Hispanic / Latino38.3%(1,717)
Asian2%(91)
Other5.1%(227)
Diversity Score80.2%(3,595)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(1,939)
Black3.2%(136)
Hispanic / Latino43.5%(1,837)
Asian1.8%(75)
Other5.6%(236)
Diversity Score74.4%(3,143)
Diversity Score
74
−7%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.7 min
−19%since 2020
from 30.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
52.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
24.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
37.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% 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 4,223 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 $52,451 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 $495,000, and the typical rent is about $1,717 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.5% 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 29.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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