CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8004
Massachusetts · Hampden County · 6,582 residents · 0.84 sq mi
Notable rankings
#46lowest low home value in MA$235,200#52lowest low education in MA11.3%#73lowest short commute in MA18.3 min#81lowest young in MA29.0 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Hampden County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 8004 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,174. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $235,200. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,582
+5%since 2020
from 6,266 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,836 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 7,460 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
−6%since 2020
from 30.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,174
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,566 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,687
+11%since 2020
from $22,269 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−2%since 2020
from 0.368 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.9%
Retail trade10.9%
Information7.6%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Other services1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Public administration0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$235,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $155,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,570
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,113 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
64.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+21%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic28%(1,753)
Black17.1%(1,072)
Hispanic / Latino52.2%(3,271)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(170)
Diversity Score77.4%(4,850)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.7%(771)
Black14.8%(975)
Hispanic / Latino71.4%(4,698)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(138)
Diversity Score56.8%(3,739)
Diversity Score
57
−27%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.3 min
−10%since 2020
from 20.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
14.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
Female
59.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
Foreign born
3.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
48.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% 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 6,582 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 $63,174 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 $235,200, and the typical rent is about $1,570 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.3% 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 23.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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