CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 402
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 1,670 residents · 0.055 sq mi
Notable rankings
#35lowest low rent in MA$677#72highest density in MA30,364/sq mi#93highest high poverty in MA30.2%#168highest home value in MA$971,500TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 402 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,438. Population has declined 14% since 2020. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $971,500. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $971,500, the poverty rate sits 142% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% 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
1,670
−14%since 2020
from 1,931 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
30,364 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 35,109 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
−1%since 2020
from 32.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,438
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $128,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,505
+10%since 2020
from $55,987 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.596
+14%since 2020
from 0.523 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food11.2%
Information9.9%
Other services7.5%
Finance & insurance7%
Public administration6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Retail trade1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$971,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $832,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $775 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
50.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.4
+76%since 2020
from 6.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(1,036)
Black22.2%(429)
Hispanic / Latino18%(347)
Asian6.2%(119)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score78.3%(1,513)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(681)
Black22.1%(369)
Hispanic / Latino30%(501)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other6.8%(113)
Diversity Score86.3%(1,441)
Diversity Score
86
+10%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.9 min
−14%since 2020
from 30.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
13.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% 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 1,670 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 $85,438 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 $971,500, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 53.2% 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 30.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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