CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 819
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 3,508 residents · 0.167 sq mi
Notable rankings
#81highest commute in MA38.0 min#166highest density in MA21,006/sq mi#166lowest low education in MA19.3%#197highest high poverty in MA22.2%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 819 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,767. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,508
+4%since 2020
from 3,388 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,006 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 20,287 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+2%since 2020
from 41.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,767
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,453 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,223
+20%since 2020
from $44,387 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
−6%since 2020
from 0.590 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10.7%
Retail trade5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Information3.2%
Wholesale trade2%
Other services1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,153
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $978 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
67.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(140)
Black70.3%(2,382)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(863)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score54.9%(1,860)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(200)
Black43.8%(1,538)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(1,079)
Asian4.7%(164)
Other15%(527)
Diversity Score85.6%(3,004)
Diversity Score
86
+56%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.0 min
+4%since 2020
from 36.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
Female
50.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
Foreign born
26.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% 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 3,508 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 $71,767 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.3% 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 22.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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