CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2601
Massachusetts · Essex County · 5,551 residents · 0.343 sq mi
Notable rankings
#49highest high poverty in MA36.6%#89lowest low income in MA$44,384#120highest rent burden in MA68.8%#148lowest low broadband in MA84.7%TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 2601 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,551
+2%since 2020
from 5,456 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
16,184 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 15,907 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.2
−1%since 2020
from 31.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,384
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,845 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,592
+12%since 2020
from $23,785 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.478 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
Wholesale trade10.1%
Retail trade3.6%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$411,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,684
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,041 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
88.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(2,066)
Black7.2%(395)
Hispanic / Latino51.8%(2,826)
Asian0.8%(46)
Other2.3%(123)
Diversity Score72.8%(3,973)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42%(2,332)
Black4.3%(237)
Hispanic / Latino51.3%(2,846)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other2.2%(120)
Diversity Score69.8%(3,874)
Diversity Score
70
−4%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.0 min
−16%since 2020
from 27.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.1%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% 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
25.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Female
52.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Foreign born
16.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% 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 5,551 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 $44,384 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 $411,700, and the typical rent is about $1,684 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.4% 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 36.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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