CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2056
Massachusetts · Essex County · 4,285 residents · 0.54 sq mi
Notable rankings
#162highest rent burden in MA66.4%#245highest commute in MA34.8 min#267highest high poverty in MA18.4%#269lowest low education in MA24.4%TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 2056 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,976. Population has grown 35% since 2020. Median home value is $503,300.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
4,285
+35%since 2020
from 3,178 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,935 / sq mi
+35%since 2020
from 5,885 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
−9%since 2020
from 39.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,976
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,386 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,138
+27%since 2020
from $28,389 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+3%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
Information12.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Other services3.3%
Public administration3.3%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Construction1.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$503,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $338,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,936
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $879 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
48.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
−14%since 2020
from 6.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(1,786)
Black7.4%(236)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(976)
Asian2.1%(66)
Other3.6%(114)
Diversity Score72.8%(2,314)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49%(2,100)
Black10.9%(466)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(1,146)
Asian7.7%(329)
Other5.7%(244)
Diversity Score83.4%(3,574)
Diversity Score
83
+15%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.8 min
+51%since 2020
from 23.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 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
5.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
Female
49.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
Foreign born
20.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% 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 4,285 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 $84,976 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 $503,300, and the typical rent is about $1,936 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.4% 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 18.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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