CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1004
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 4,896 residents · 0.242 sq mi
Notable rankings
#115highest foreign-born in MA40.8%#146highest commute in MA36.2 min#178highest density in MA20,231/sq mi#402highest high poverty in MA14.1%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 1004 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,347. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 911 residents. Median home value is $662,200. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% more than the Suffolk County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
4,896
−16%since 2020
from 5,807 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20,231 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 23,996 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+25%since 2020
from 35.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$122,347
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $89,556 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,899
+67%since 2020
from $30,566 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−14%since 2020
from 0.482 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.7%
Public administration8.5%
Retail trade4.6%
Information4.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$662,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $453,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,196
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,600 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
55.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+7%since 2020
from 5.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(721)
Black51.1%(2,968)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(1,455)
Asian7%(407)
Other4.4%(256)
Diversity Score81.7%(4,745)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(597)
Black48.8%(2,390)
Hispanic / Latino21%(1,029)
Asian9.6%(468)
Other8.4%(412)
Diversity Score85.8%(4,201)
Diversity Score
86
+5%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.2 min
+4%since 2020
from 34.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
Female
51.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
Foreign born
40.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% 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 4,896 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 $122,347 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 $662,200, and the typical rent is about $2,196 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.7% 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 14.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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