CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 607
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 1,721 residents · 0.05 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8lowest low education in MA#1061 US4.8%#14lowest low income in MA#848 US$23,581#14lowest low broadband in MA71.4%#21highest high poverty in MA#1691 US44.1%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 607 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,581. Population has fallen 30% since 2020, a loss of 733 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 44.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% less than the Suffolk County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,721
−30%since 2020
from 2,454 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
34,420 / sq mi
−30%since 2020
from 49,080 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+14%since 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$23,581
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,161 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,736
+53%since 2020
from $12,858 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+5%since 2020
from 0.475 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.7%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
Information9.6%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Other services4.8%
Public administration4.8%
Retail trade2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$799
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $657 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
99.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(251)
Black29.2%(716)
Hispanic / Latino47.1%(1,156)
Asian8.4%(206)
Other5.1%(125)
Diversity Score84.1%(2,064)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(174)
Black26%(448)
Hispanic / Latino46.3%(796)
Asian6.9%(118)
Other10.7%(185)
Diversity Score86.5%(1,488)
Diversity Score
86
+3%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.8 min
+6%since 2020
from 30.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
42.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% 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
69.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
35.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
Female
58.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
Foreign born
44.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% 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 1,721 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 $23,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $799 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.8% 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 44.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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