CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 511.01
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 6,224 residents · 0.448 sq mi
Notable rankings
#164highest broadband in MA98.3%#166highest foreign-born in MA36.9%#239highest population in MA6,224#260lowest low education in MA24.0%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 511.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,390. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 1,361 residents. Median home value is $648,900. Despite a median home value of $648,900, the poverty rate sits 50% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,224
−18%since 2020
from 7,585 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,893 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 16,931 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+10%since 2020
from 36.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,390
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $59,755 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,557
+48%since 2020
from $31,440 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+7%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.7%
Public administration11.5%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
Retail trade5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Information3%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$648,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $592,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,448
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,198 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
59.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.7
−12%since 2020
from 9.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(3,275)
Black2.5%(188)
Hispanic / Latino49.7%(3,769)
Asian3.1%(238)
Other1.5%(115)
Diversity Score70.6%(5,355)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(2,344)
Black7%(435)
Hispanic / Latino49%(3,047)
Asian2.4%(152)
Other4%(246)
Diversity Score76.4%(4,757)
Diversity Score
76
+8%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.0 min
−8%since 2020
from 33.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Female
49.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Foreign born
36.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
44.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% 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 6,224 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 $74,390 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 $648,900, and the typical rent is about $1,448 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.0% 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 18.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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