CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2603.01
Massachusetts · Essex County · 4,600 residents · 2.527 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 2603.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $463,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% 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
4,600
+5%since 2020
from 4,378 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,820 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 1,732 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+1%since 2020
from 41.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,417
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $83,167 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,405
+23%since 2020
from $40,918 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
−2%since 2020
from 0.443 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.2%
Information10.6%
Other services6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Public administration3.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$463,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $315,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,426
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $972 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+35%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(3,786)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(376)
Asian3.7%(160)
Other1%(45)
Diversity Score30.4%(1,332)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(3,534)
Black0.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino18%(830)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other3.7%(168)
Diversity Score47%(2,161)
Diversity Score
47
+54%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.8 min
+17%since 2020
from 27.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
Female
53.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
Foreign born
10.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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 4,600 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 $90,417 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 $463,500, and the typical rent is about $1,426 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.9% 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 10.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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