CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 708.01
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 1,159 residents · 0.024 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20highest rent burden in MA#1293 US83.7%#25highest high poverty in MA42.1%#67lowest young in MA28.0 yrs#104lowest low income in MA$46,525TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 708.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,525. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,201 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Suffolk County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,159
+14%since 2020
from 1,020 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
48,292 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 42,500 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.0
+1%since 2020
from 27.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,525
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,557
−42%since 2020
from $66,740 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
−14%since 2020
from 0.593 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
Retail trade9.2%
Other services9.2%
Public administration5.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$639,600
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,201
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,536 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
82.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.7%
+35.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(780)
Black5.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian15.6%(159)
Other1.3%(13)
Diversity Score48.4%(494)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(794)
Black7.2%(84)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(138)
Asian11.6%(134)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score62.2%(721)
Diversity Score
62
+28%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.1 min
+53%since 2020
from 19.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
36.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.8%
+24.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
50.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
−23.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
33.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
66.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
10.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,159 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 $46,525 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 $639,600, and the typical rent is about $2,201 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.0% 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 42.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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