CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2221
Massachusetts · Essex County · 3,701 residents · 13.962 sq mi
Notable rankings
#99lowest low density in MA265.08/sq mi#132highest broadband in MA98.7%#230highest home value in MA$897,400#258highest household income in MA$157,147TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 2221 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,147. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $897,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 54% more than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% 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
3,701
−2%since 2020
from 3,771 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
265 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 270 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+3%since 2020
from 43.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$157,147
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $109,323 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,674
+67%since 2020
from $47,199 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+11%since 2020
from 0.423 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.2%
Retail trade6.9%
Information6.4%
Other services6.2%
Public administration4.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Education & health services0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$897,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $611,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,964
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,246 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+2%since 2020
from 5.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(3,737)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(19)
Diversity Score2.2%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,597)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(40)
Asian0.8%(31)
Other0.9%(33)
Diversity Score6.9%(255)
Diversity Score
7
+208%since 2020
from 2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.9 min
−10%since 2020
from 27.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% 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
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
50.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
4.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.3% 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 3,701 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 $157,147 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 $897,400, and the typical rent is about $1,964 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 69.0% 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 8.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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