CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3839.02
Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 5,934 residents · 4.545 sq mi
Notable rankings
#78lowest low rent burden in MA18.5%#119lowest low poverty in MA2.3%#183highest household income in MA$172,431#264highest broadband in MA97.5%TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 3839.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $172,431. 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 $674,400. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% more than the Middlesex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
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
5,934
−3%since 2020
from 6,102 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,306 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 1,343 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
Unchangedsince 2020
from 46.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$172,431
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $162,861 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,317
+12%since 2020
from $68,976 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−4%since 2020
from 0.387 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.6%
Retail trade10.2%
Information6.3%
Public administration5.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$674,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $556,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,302
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,581 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+15%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(4,699)
Black2.9%(179)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(172)
Asian9.7%(594)
Other7.5%(458)
Diversity Score48.8%(2,976)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(4,028)
Black1.6%(95)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(439)
Asian11.3%(671)
Other11.8%(701)
Diversity Score63.3%(3,759)
Diversity Score
63
+30%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.4 min
−14%since 2020
from 33.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Female
49.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Foreign born
21.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 5,934 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 $172,431 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 $674,400, and the typical rent is about $2,302 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 65.0% 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 2.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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