CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2609
Massachusetts · Essex County · 5,879 residents · 1.155 sq mi
Notable rankings
#123lowest low rent in MA$988#265lowest low home value in MA$371,700#271lowest low rent burden in MA32.0%#300lowest short commute in MA23.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Essex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 2609 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,753. Population has grown 24% since 2020. Median home value is $371,700.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
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
5,879
+24%since 2020
from 4,741 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,090 / sq mi
+24%since 2020
from 4,105 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
−6%since 2020
from 43.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,753
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,825 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,029
+26%since 2020
from $27,760 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+29.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−13%since 2020
from 0.445 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
Information6.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
Other services3.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
Public administration1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$371,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $298,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−32%since 2020
from 6.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(3,524)
Black1.1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(915)
Asian0.9%(41)
Other4.5%(211)
Diversity Score51%(2,418)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(3,477)
Black1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(1,756)
Asian1.9%(109)
Other8.1%(479)
Diversity Score69.2%(4,071)
Diversity Score
69
+36%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.5 min
−8%since 2020
from 25.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
14.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
54.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
15.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.9%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% 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 5,879 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 $85,753 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 $371,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.0% 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 9.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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