CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3216
Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 7,498 residents · 2.511 sq mi
Notable rankings
#54highest population in MA7,498#157highest rent burden in MA66.7%#223highest foreign-born in MA34.0%#368lowest young in MA35.2 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 3216 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $542,100.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% 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
7,498
+3%since 2020
from 7,308 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,986 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 2,910 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−11%since 2020
from 39.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$104,375
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $99,583 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,369
+16%since 2020
from $42,508 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+20%since 2020
from 0.354 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.3%
Information7.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Other services3.6%
Public administration3.6%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$542,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $380,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,821
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,685 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+32.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+36%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(5,224)
Black4.8%(354)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(1,031)
Asian4.7%(344)
Other4.9%(355)
Diversity Score57.8%(4,222)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(3,493)
Black5.4%(403)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(1,413)
Asian4.7%(354)
Other24.5%(1,835)
Diversity Score85.3%(6,396)
Diversity Score
85
+48%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.5 min
−6%since 2020
from 30.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
48.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
34.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% 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 7,498 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 $104,375 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 $542,100, and the typical rent is about $1,821 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.1% 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 7.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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