CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3871
Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 4,569 residents · 6.119 sq mi
Notable rankings
#225highest commute in MA35.1 min#232lowest low poverty in MA3.2%#253highest household income in MA$157,929#259highest per-capita income in MA$81,228TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 3871 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $642,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% 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
4,569
+6%since 2020
from 4,295 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
747 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 702 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+1%since 2020
from 45.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$157,929
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $133,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,228
+15%since 2020
from $70,638 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+3%since 2020
from 0.463 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
Wholesale trade11.5%
Retail trade8.5%
Other services7.3%
Public administration4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$642,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $464,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,169
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,129 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+34.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+17%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(3,998)
Black1.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(101)
Asian1.8%(76)
Other1.5%(63)
Diversity Score16.5%(710)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(4,010)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(135)
Asian2.5%(115)
Other6.7%(306)
Diversity Score28%(1,278)
Diversity Score
28
+69%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.1 min
−13%since 2020
from 40.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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
2.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
50.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 4,569 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 $157,929 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 $642,800, and the typical rent is about $2,169 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 63.0% 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 3.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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