CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3690
Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 3,720 residents · 1.202 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest high poverty in MA#434 US57.8%#11lowest young in MA#365 US20.2 yrs#12highest broadband in MA#937 US100.0%#20lowest low rent burden in MA#806 US0.0%TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, MA
The short version
Population has declined 9% since 2020. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 57.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,720
−9%since 2020
from 4,099 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,095 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 3,410 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.2
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$14,019
+114%since 2020
from $6,561 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+45.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+16%since 2020
from 0.371 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
Other services8.2%
Public administration4.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Retail trade1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Education & health services1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Wholesale trade0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$488,900
US average: $376,019
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+33.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(2,655)
Black5.4%(221)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(405)
Asian15.9%(653)
Other4%(165)
Diversity Score67.6%(2,771)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(2,214)
Black6.9%(257)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(404)
Asian15.3%(571)
Other7.4%(274)
Diversity Score75%(2,791)
Diversity Score
75
+11%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.8%
+21.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.6 min
−3%since 2020
from 17.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
45.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Female
46.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Foreign born
11.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% 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 3,720 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $488,900.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 60.8% 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 57.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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