CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3181
Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 6,886 residents · 6.056 sq mi
Notable rankings
#43lowest low poverty in MA#1999 US1.4%#57highest rent in MA$3,114#128highest population in MA6,886#150lowest low rent burden in MA25.5%TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 3181 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $175,588. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $733,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Middlesex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,886
+2%since 2020
from 6,741 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,137 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 1,113 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
−7%since 2020
from 46.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$175,588
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $145,023 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,618
+28%since 2020
from $52,974 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−2%since 2020
from 0.377 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
Other services9.2%
Public administration7.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
Information6.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$733,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $558,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,114
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,406 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+8%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(5,148)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1%(67)
Asian20.6%(1,391)
Other1.8%(119)
Diversity Score46.7%(3,150)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(5,029)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(213)
Asian20.5%(1,414)
Other3.3%(229)
Diversity Score52.8%(3,636)
Diversity Score
53
+13%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.4 min
−5%since 2020
from 35.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
Female
47.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
Foreign born
18.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 6,886 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 $175,588 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 $733,800, and the typical rent is about $3,114 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 65.5% 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 1.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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