CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8129.03
Massachusetts · Hampden County · 2,145 residents · 0.235 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low poverty in MA#85 US0.0%#7lowest short commute in MA#597 US11.7 min#17lowest young in MA#442 US20.4 yrs#21highest broadband in MA#1558 US100.0%TRACT SHAPE · Hampden County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 8129.03 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 576 residents. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $433,300. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,145
−21%since 2020
from 2,721 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,128 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 11,579 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.4
+3%since 2020
from 19.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,750
−73%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $198,068 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$3,716
+14%since 2020
from $3,262 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+287%since 2020
from 0.091 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$433,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $275,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
6.8
+390%since 2020
from 1.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(2,369)
Black5.6%(152)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(145)
Asian1.1%(30)
Other0.9%(25)
Diversity Score29.5%(802)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(1,731)
Black6.6%(141)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(93)
Asian5.5%(119)
Other2.8%(61)
Diversity Score42.3%(908)
Diversity Score
42
+44%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
70.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.7 min
−15%since 2020
from 13.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
56.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
57.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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 2,145 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 $63,750 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 $433,300.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 70.3% 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 0.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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