CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 102.05
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 3,857 residents · 0.071 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8highest density in MA#702 US54,324/sq mi#30highest foreign-born in MA#1665 US52.6%#160highest education in MA79.5%#200lowest short commute in MA21.8 minTRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 102.05 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,008. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,407 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $662,200, the poverty rate sits 56% 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 32.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,857
−1%since 2020
from 3,886 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
54,324 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 54,732 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
+6%since 2020
from 31.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,008
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,944
+2%since 2020
from $59,517 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
−15%since 2020
from 0.607 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.8%
Other services2.7%
Retail trade2.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Public administration1.4%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Education & health services0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$662,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,407
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,128 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
94.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(1,986)
Black3.7%(142)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(216)
Asian29.7%(1,155)
Other10%(387)
Diversity Score79.5%(3,090)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46%(1,773)
Black3.6%(137)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(567)
Asian33.4%(1,290)
Other2.3%(90)
Diversity Score81.7%(3,150)
Diversity Score
82
+3%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
79.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
54.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.8 min
−15%since 2020
from 25.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
3.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
49.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
57.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
88.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
47.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
52.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 3,857 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 $78,008 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 $2,407 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 79.5% 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 19.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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