CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1205
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 2,427 residents · 0.083 sq mi
Notable rankings
#52lowest low broadband in MA78.8%#66highest rent in MA$3,071#83highest density in MA29,241/sq mi#94highest home value in MA$1,157,400TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 1205 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $185,667. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 546 residents. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $3,071 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 94% more than the Suffolk County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,427
−18%since 2020
from 2,973 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
29,241 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 35,819 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
+3%since 2020
from 31.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$185,667
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $116,964 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$94,149
+73%since 2020
from $54,482 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+7%since 2020
from 0.419 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.3%
Other services6.9%
Public administration6.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Information3.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Education & health services0.5%
Wholesale trade0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,157,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,071
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,522 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(1,295)
Black5.8%(171)
Hispanic / Latino44%(1,309)
Asian5.1%(153)
Other1.5%(45)
Diversity Score76.3%(2,268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(1,380)
Black5.6%(137)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(687)
Asian4.9%(118)
Other4.3%(105)
Diversity Score73.6%(1,787)
Diversity Score
74
−3%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
71.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.7%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.6 min
+28%since 2020
from 27.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
60.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
31.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% 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 2,427 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 $185,667 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 $1,157,400, and the typical rent is about $3,071 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 71.9% 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 14.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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