CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 604
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 5,695 residents · 0.154 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest rent in MA#270 US$3,501#38highest density in MA#1419 US36,981/sq mi#79highest household income in MA#1556 US$207,368#80highest WFH in MA35.3%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 604 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $207,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $809,700. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 117% more than the Suffolk County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% 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
5,695
+6%since 2020
from 5,349 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
36,981 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 34,734 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
+1%since 2020
from 30.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$207,368
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $150,784 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$103,992
+45%since 2020
from $71,536 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+21%since 2020
from 0.333 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services22.9%
Public administration20.1%
Information8.2%
Retail trade4%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$809,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $675,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,405 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
48.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−13%since 2020
from 4.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(5,102)
Black0.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(125)
Asian1.5%(82)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score11.2%(598)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(5,340)
Black0.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(271)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0.8%(43)
Diversity Score14.8%(843)
Diversity Score
15
+32%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
71.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.4 min
+4%since 2020
from 31.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.1%
−22.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
5.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.7% 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 5,695 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 $207,368 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 $809,700, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 71.9% 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 4.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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