CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8214
Massachusetts · Hampshire County · 5,306 residents · 23.09 sq mi
Notable rankings
#87lowest low density in MA229.80/sq mi#109lowest short commute in MA19.6 min#381highest old in MA45.8 yrs#434lowest low rent burden in MA37.7%TRACT SHAPE · Hampshire County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 8214 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 61% 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 $511,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% more than the Hampshire County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,306
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5,328 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
230 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 231 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
−9%since 2020
from 50.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$119,259
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,690 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,137
+15%since 2020
from $56,782 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−16%since 2020
from 0.503 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
Other services7.4%
Information6.3%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Public administration4.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
Construction3.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.9%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$511,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $331,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,402
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,152 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+12%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(4,653)
Black5.6%(298)
Hispanic / Latino2%(108)
Asian2.1%(113)
Other2.9%(156)
Diversity Score29.1%(1,548)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(4,723)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(406)
Asian1.5%(81)
Other1.8%(96)
Diversity Score25.2%(1,335)
Diversity Score
25
−13%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.6 min
−8%since 2020
from 21.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Female
52.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Foreign born
4.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 5,306 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 $119,259 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 $511,000, and the typical rent is about $1,402 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 61.3% 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 6.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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