CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8206
Massachusetts · Hampshire County · 1,727 residents · 0.571 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest short commute in MA#139 US9.3 min#7lowest young in MA#330 US20.0 yrs#43highest high poverty in MA37.8%#84highest rent burden in MA71.4%TRACT SHAPE · Hampshire County, MA
The short version
Population has declined 3% since 2020. Renters pay a median $1,735 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 20.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 20.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,727
−3%since 2020
from 1,784 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,025 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 3,124 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.0
+1%since 2020
from 19.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$6,325
+34%since 2020
from $4,724 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
−21.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.8%
+37.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.662
+33%since 2020
from 0.499 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services4.9%
Information1.7%
Retail trade1.6%
Public administration1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,735
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,313 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
35.2%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
+27.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63%(1,124)
Black9.2%(165)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(127)
Asian14.3%(256)
Other6.3%(112)
Diversity Score70.6%(1,260)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(919)
Black9.5%(164)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(78)
Asian24%(414)
Other8.8%(152)
Diversity Score80.1%(1,383)
Diversity Score
80
+13%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% 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
7.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
9.3 min
−12%since 2020
from 10.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
54.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% 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
22.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
Female
59.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
Foreign born
20.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+27.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% 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 1,727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,735 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.7% 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 37.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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