CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2181
Massachusetts · Essex County · 5,403 residents · 9.23 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 2181 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $206,389. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $942,000. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 103% more than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,403
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5,400 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
585 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 585 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.9
+2%since 2020
from 48.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$206,389
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $178,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$106,716
+33%since 2020
from $80,218 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+15%since 2020
from 0.415 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.3%
Public administration17.2%
Information7.4%
Retail trade7.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Construction2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$942,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $851,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,811
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,544 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
−4%since 2020
from 4.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(5,106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(99)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other3.2%(175)
Diversity Score13.1%(706)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(4,840)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(146)
Asian0.7%(40)
Other7%(377)
Diversity Score24%(1,296)
Diversity Score
24
+84%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
78.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.7 min
−21%since 2020
from 37.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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 5,403 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 $206,389 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 $942,000, and the typical rent is about $1,811 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 78.3% 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 2.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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