CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2525.02
Massachusetts · Essex County · 4,976 residents · 1.943 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 2525.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,630. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $472,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
4,976
+11%since 2020
from 4,469 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,561 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 2,300 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
−5%since 2020
from 40.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,630
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,181 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,877
+17%since 2020
from $35,017 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−23%since 2020
from 0.482 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
Information9.8%
Finance & insurance9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
Other services3.7%
Public administration2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$472,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $324,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,950
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,295 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−1%since 2020
from 4.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(2,788)
Black3.4%(151)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(1,190)
Asian6%(270)
Other1.6%(70)
Diversity Score66.9%(2,988)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(2,384)
Black2.1%(106)
Hispanic / Latino35.6%(1,770)
Asian9.2%(456)
Other5.2%(260)
Diversity Score79%(3,933)
Diversity Score
79
+18%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.0 min
−3%since 2020
from 25.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.1% 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
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Female
52.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Foreign born
18.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% 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 4,976 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 $101,630 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 $472,600, and the typical rent is about $1,950 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.8% 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 8.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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