CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2505
Massachusetts · Essex County · 4,464 residents · 0.116 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest foreign-born in MA#498 US63.6%#32highest density in MA#1333 US38,483/sq mi#83lowest young in MA29.0 yrs#179lowest low education in MA19.8%TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 2505 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $583,300. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,464
+7%since 2020
from 4,190 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
38,483 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 36,121 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
+7%since 2020
from 27.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,339
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,397 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,575
+55%since 2020
from $15,218 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
Information17.4%
Wholesale trade7.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$583,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $306,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,801
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,273 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
81.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
67.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
+31%since 2020
from 7.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(111)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino96.9%(4,059)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(319)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.7%(4,050)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(72)
Diversity Score21.3%(953)
Diversity Score
21
+181%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.9 min
+32%since 2020
from 18.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.4%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
52.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
63.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+22.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
13.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
83.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% 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 4,464 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 $61,339 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 $583,300, and the typical rent is about $1,801 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.8% 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 19.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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