CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2517
Massachusetts · Essex County · 5,702 residents · 0.967 sq mi
Notable rankings
#108highest foreign-born in MA41.4%#189lowest low education in MA20.2%#210highest high poverty in MA21.6%#212lowest low broadband in MA86.6%TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 2517 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,167. Population has grown 15% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $429,100. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,702
+15%since 2020
from 4,938 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,897 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 5,107 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
−5%since 2020
from 35.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,167
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,557 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,046
+23%since 2020
from $29,376 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−17%since 2020
from 0.527 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
Wholesale trade12.7%
Finance & insurance9.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
Other services5.6%
Information4.9%
Public administration3.4%
Education & health services2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$429,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $280,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,684
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,320 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
80.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.4%
+22.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
−14%since 2020
from 6.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(1,063)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino71.4%(3,525)
Asian4.1%(200)
Other2.5%(123)
Diversity Score55.2%(2,727)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(591)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino84.1%(4,798)
Asian2.9%(166)
Other2.3%(129)
Diversity Score35%(1,995)
Diversity Score
35
−37%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.3 min
+7%since 2020
from 21.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
11.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Female
45.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Foreign born
41.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
66.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% 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 5,702 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 $79,167 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 $429,100, and the typical rent is about $1,684 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.2% 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 21.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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