CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2521.02
Massachusetts · Essex County · 4,631 residents · 3.928 sq mi
Notable rankings
#36lowest low poverty in MA#1792 US1.4%#415highest rent in MA$2,195#421highest WFH in MA24.4%#431highest household income in MA$134,776TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 2521.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $588,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
4,631
+2%since 2020
from 4,526 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,179 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 1,152 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+8%since 2020
from 40.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$134,776
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $117,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,061
+21%since 2020
from $45,361 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−6%since 2020
from 0.390 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
Retail trade7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
Other services2.8%
Public administration2.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$588,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $433,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,195
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $988 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+32.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+18%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(3,204)
Black13.9%(629)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(540)
Asian2.1%(94)
Other1.3%(59)
Diversity Score58.1%(2,629)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(3,072)
Black13.9%(645)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(576)
Asian2.3%(107)
Other5%(231)
Diversity Score65.3%(3,022)
Diversity Score
65
+12%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.2 min
−11%since 2020
from 31.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
51.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
23.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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 4,631 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 $134,776 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 $588,300, and the typical rent is about $2,195 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.5% 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 1.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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