CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1005
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 8,246 residents · 0.331 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17highest population in MA#1600 US8,246#122highest density in MA24,912/sq mi#143highest foreign-born in MA38.7%#167highest commute in MA35.8 minTRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 1005 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,858. Population has grown 19% since 2020. Median home value is $633,300. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Suffolk County median. Despite a median home value of $633,300, the poverty rate sits 72% 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
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% 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
8,246
+19%since 2020
from 6,934 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
24,912 / sq mi
+19%since 2020
from 20,949 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
+2%since 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,858
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,466 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,900
+24%since 2020
from $28,898 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
−11%since 2020
from 0.559 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.2%
Other services7.6%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Retail trade5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Public administration1.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$633,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $430,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,782
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,480 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
61.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.0%
+25.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.2
−16%since 2020
from 10.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(1,451)
Black50.8%(3,520)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(908)
Asian9.3%(647)
Other5.9%(408)
Diversity Score83.6%(5,800)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(1,178)
Black44.5%(3,672)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(1,148)
Asian10.7%(884)
Other16.5%(1,364)
Diversity Score90.4%(7,453)
Diversity Score
90
+8%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.8 min
−13%since 2020
from 41.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% 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
27.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Female
47.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Foreign born
38.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% 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 8,246 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 $68,858 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 $633,300, and the typical rent is about $1,782 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.7% 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 21.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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