CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 815
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 2,554 residents · 0.13 sq mi
Notable rankings
#69highest rent burden in MA72.9%#188highest density in MA19,646/sq mi#332lowest low income in MA$72,365#345highest high poverty in MA15.7%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 815 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,365. Population has declined 14% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $638,400. Despite a median home value of $638,400, the poverty rate sits 26% 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 36.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,554
−14%since 2020
from 2,963 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19,646 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 22,792 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+13%since 2020
from 32.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,365
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,155 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,190
+116%since 2020
from $21,866 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
+13%since 2020
from 0.473 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.9%
Public administration7.9%
Information5.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$638,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $414,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,017
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,199 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
57.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
+2%since 2020
from 8.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13%(385)
Black58%(1,720)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(591)
Asian1.6%(48)
Other7.4%(219)
Diversity Score75.1%(2,225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(416)
Black60.6%(1,549)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(381)
Asian4.3%(110)
Other3.8%(98)
Diversity Score72.5%(1,852)
Diversity Score
73
−3%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.3 min
+5%since 2020
from 28.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
Female
56.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
Foreign born
16.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% 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 2,554 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 $72,365 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 $638,400, and the typical rent is about $2,017 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.5% 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 15.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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