CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 809
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 3,288 residents · 0.099 sq mi
Notable rankings
#35highest high poverty in MA39.8%#52lowest young in MA26.6 yrs#60highest density in MA#1720 US33,212/sq mi#101highest home value in MA$1,116,800TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 809 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,964. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $1,116,800. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $1,116,800, the poverty rate sits 219% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,288
−4%since 2020
from 3,432 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
33,212 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 34,667 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.6
+2%since 2020
from 26.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,964
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,315 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,351
+20%since 2020
from $38,730 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+19%since 2020
from 0.409 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.7%
Information6.3%
Public administration6.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Retail trade3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Education & health services1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,116,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $550,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,192
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,287 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
7.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
92.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.9
+69%since 2020
from 8.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(2,323)
Black5.1%(175)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(322)
Asian15.4%(529)
Other2.4%(83)
Diversity Score63.3%(2,171)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(2,027)
Black1.1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(467)
Asian20.6%(676)
Other2.5%(81)
Diversity Score69.6%(2,288)
Diversity Score
70
+10%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
77.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.3 min
−20%since 2020
from 29.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
17.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.8%
−23.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
34.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
55.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
Female
44.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
Foreign born
25.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% 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 3,288 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 $74,964 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 $1,116,800, and the typical rent is about $2,192 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 77.0% 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 39.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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