CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 608
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 4,423 residents · 0.132 sq mi
Notable rankings
#56highest density in MA#1692 US33,508/sq mi#69highest rent in MA$3,067#106highest per-capita income in MA$102,096#161highest household income in MA$177,739TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 608 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $177,739. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $823,500. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 86% 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
77% 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
4,423
+9%since 2020
from 4,076 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
33,508 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 30,879 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
−4%since 2020
from 33.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$177,739
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $134,739 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$102,096
+20%since 2020
from $84,745 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+5%since 2020
from 0.387 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.8%
Public administration17.7%
Information17.4%
Retail trade7.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$823,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $667,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,067
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,132 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
55.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
−6%since 2020
from 5.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(3,192)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(184)
Asian12.4%(506)
Other4.7%(193)
Diversity Score45.9%(1,870)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(3,420)
Black3.1%(136)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(425)
Asian4.6%(205)
Other5.4%(237)
Diversity Score48.4%(2,139)
Diversity Score
48
+5%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
76.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.9 min
+23%since 2020
from 25.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.5%
+28.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
28.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
89.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
Female
44.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
Foreign born
11.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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 4,423 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 $177,739 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 $823,500, and the typical rent is about $3,067 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 76.6% 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 6.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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