CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 301
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 1,749 residents · 0.03 sq mi
Notable rankings
#73highest education in MA#883 US85.2%#74lowest young in MA28.4 yrs#204highest rent in MA$2,623#257highest high poverty in MA19.0%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 301 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,956. Population has fallen 22% since 2020, a loss of 492 residents. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $654,000. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $654,000, the poverty rate sits 52% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,749
−22%since 2020
from 2,241 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
58,300 / sq mi
−22%since 2020
from 74,700 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.4
+1%since 2020
from 28.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,956
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $101,648 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,554
+9%since 2020
from $64,467 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+12%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.5%
Public administration10.6%
Information6.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
Retail trade4%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Finance & insurance0.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$654,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $571,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,623
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,030 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
86.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
+21%since 2020
from 5.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(1,805)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(383)
Asian1.8%(41)
Other0.5%(12)
Diversity Score40.2%(901)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(1,535)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(107)
Asian4.1%(72)
Other2%(35)
Diversity Score28%(490)
Diversity Score
28
−30%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
85.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 24.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
12.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
36.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
69.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
Female
62.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
Foreign born
9.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% 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 1,749 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 $95,956 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 $654,000, and the typical rent is about $2,623 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 85.2% 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 19.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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