CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 512
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 3,328 residents · 0.166 sq mi
Notable rankings
#15highest WFH in MA#929 US42.5%#72highest rent in MA$3,048#183highest density in MA20,048/sq mi#205lowest young in MA32.3 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 512 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,543. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $803,200. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% more than the Suffolk County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,328
+5%since 2020
from 3,176 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20,048 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 19,133 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 32.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$149,543
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,313 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,372
+65%since 2020
from $47,027 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−15%since 2020
from 0.432 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.1%
Public administration10.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
Retail trade6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Information5.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Education & health services2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$803,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $489,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,048
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,943 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
76.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
−6%since 2020
from 5.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(1,816)
Black3.9%(123)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(933)
Asian5.9%(187)
Other3.7%(117)
Diversity Score72.6%(2,304)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(2,067)
Black3.2%(105)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(763)
Asian5%(167)
Other6.8%(226)
Diversity Score69.2%(2,303)
Diversity Score
69
−5%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
74.1%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.5 min
+13%since 2020
from 28.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
30.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
42.5%
+26.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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
18.5%
−19.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Female
50.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Foreign born
24.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% 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 3,328 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 $149,543 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 $803,200, and the typical rent is about $3,048 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 74.1% 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 13.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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