CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1606.01
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 4,901 residents · 0.26 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17highest foreign-born in MA#1153 US55.9%#210highest density in MA18,850/sq mi#305lowest young in MA34.3 yrs#334lowest low education in MA27.2%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 1606.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,917. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $411,300. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,901
−6%since 2020
from 5,219 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,850 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 20,073 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
−3%since 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,917
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,305 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,810
+33%since 2020
from $27,014 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−7%since 2020
from 0.399 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.3%
Finance & insurance16.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.5%
Information7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
Other services3.3%
Retail trade1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Public administration0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$411,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $372,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,237
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,714 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
76.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
−21%since 2020
from 5.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(1,488)
Black4.2%(219)
Hispanic / Latino58.8%(3,070)
Asian2.6%(137)
Other5.8%(305)
Diversity Score70.9%(3,698)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.8%(1,070)
Black8.4%(410)
Hispanic / Latino62.4%(3,058)
Asian1.6%(76)
Other5.9%(287)
Diversity Score69%(3,384)
Diversity Score
69
−3%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.6 min
−4%since 2020
from 34.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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
15.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Female
48.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Foreign born
55.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% 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 4,901 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 $100,917 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 $411,300, and the typical rent is about $2,237 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.2% 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 5.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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