CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 502
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 5,609 residents · 0.094 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest density in MA#588 US59,670/sq mi#48highest foreign-born in MA49.0%#214lowest young in MA32.5 yrs#242highest high poverty in MA19.7%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 502 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,636. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $650,900. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $650,900, the poverty rate sits 58% 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 32.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
5,609
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5,626 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
59,670 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 59,851 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
+2%since 2020
from 31.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,636
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,975 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,874
+32%since 2020
from $30,883 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.438 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
Other services8.5%
Public administration8.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Retail trade5.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$650,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $517,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,058
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,602 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
68.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
−17%since 2020
from 7.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(1,559)
Black2.6%(144)
Hispanic / Latino61.1%(3,438)
Asian5.8%(327)
Other2.8%(158)
Diversity Score68.1%(3,832)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(1,590)
Black1.9%(107)
Hispanic / Latino58%(3,254)
Asian1.1%(64)
Other10.6%(594)
Diversity Score71.4%(4,006)
Diversity Score
71
+5%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.3 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 33.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
47.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Female
44.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Foreign born
49.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% 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 5,609 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 $100,636 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 $650,900, and the typical rent is about $2,058 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.4% 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 19.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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