CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 803
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 2,210 residents · 0.104 sq mi
Notable rankings
#62highest rent burden in MA73.7%#98lowest low income in MA$45,962#162highest density in MA21,250/sq mi#172highest high poverty in MA23.9%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 803 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $581,500. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Suffolk County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,210
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,200 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,250 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 21,154 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
+5%since 2020
from 30.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,962
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,063 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,652
+15%since 2020
from $28,453 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.629
+14%since 2020
from 0.550 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
Retail trade6.8%
Other services6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Public administration0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$581,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $345,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,525
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,143 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
75.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.7
+47%since 2020
from 8.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(314)
Black59.5%(1,308)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(401)
Asian4.8%(105)
Other3.3%(72)
Diversity Score73.7%(1,621)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(235)
Black40.2%(889)
Hispanic / Latino35.3%(780)
Asian3.2%(71)
Other10.6%(235)
Diversity Score86.2%(1,906)
Diversity Score
86
+17%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.5 min
+4%since 2020
from 31.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
48.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
47.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
Female
55.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
Foreign born
27.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% 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 2,210 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 $45,962 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 $581,500, and the typical rent is about $1,525 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.0% 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 23.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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