CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4178.02
Massachusetts · Norfolk County · 3,051 residents · 0.463 sq mi
Notable rankings
#26lowest low rent in MA#1838 US$608#88highest high poverty in MA30.5%#111lowest low income in MA$47,950#248highest foreign-born in MA32.7%TRACT SHAPE · Norfolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 4178.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,950. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $548,100. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Norfolk County median. Despite a median home value of $548,100, the poverty rate sits 145% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
3,051
−4%since 2020
from 3,167 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,590 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 6,840 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
−2%since 2020
from 42.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,950
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,523 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,027
+23%since 2020
from $28,590 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.601
+6%since 2020
from 0.568 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
Other services6.3%
Retail trade6.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Public administration4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$548,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $370,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $721 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
57.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.4
+19%since 2020
from 9.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(1,644)
Black8.3%(262)
Hispanic / Latino0%(1)
Asian36.4%(1,152)
Other3.4%(108)
Diversity Score73.8%(2,336)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(1,386)
Black19.6%(597)
Hispanic / Latino4%(123)
Asian25.6%(782)
Other5.3%(163)
Diversity Score85.6%(2,613)
Diversity Score
86
+16%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.2 min
−21%since 2020
from 43.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
47.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
32.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+7.7 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 3,051 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 $47,950 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 $548,100, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.0% 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 30.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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