CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8204
Massachusetts · Hampshire County · 13,502 residents · 0.814 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest population in MA#126 US13,502#2highest high poverty in MA#264 US62.6%#3lowest young in MA#234 US19.8 yrs#8lowest short commute in MA#691 US12.0 minTRACT SHAPE · Hampshire County, MA
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Renters pay a median $2,658 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 19.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 62.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 19.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,502
+3%since 2020
from 13,138 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
16,587 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 16,140 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.8
Unchangedsince 2020
from 19.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202414K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$5,750
+30%since 2020
from $4,424 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
62.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.734
−11%since 2020
from 0.826 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
Retail trade3.5%
Other services1.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Public administration1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,658
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.9%
−45.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(8,465)
Black3.8%(504)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,024)
Asian19.4%(2,546)
Other4.6%(599)
Diversity Score67.2%(8,830)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(8,191)
Black5.6%(759)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(841)
Asian21%(2,841)
Other6.4%(870)
Diversity Score72.1%(9,730)
Diversity Score
72
+7%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.2%
+30.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% 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
42.8%
+39.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.0 min
−10%since 2020
from 13.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
56.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Female
53.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Foreign born
15.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+65.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% 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 13,502 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $2,658 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 47.2% 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 62.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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