CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 820
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 3,331 residents · 0.151 sq mi
Notable rankings
#57highest high poverty in MA34.5%#117highest rent burden in MA68.9%#155highest density in MA22,060/sq mi#190lowest low income in MA$58,365TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 820 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,365. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Median home value is $732,100. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Suffolk County median. Despite a median home value of $732,100, the poverty rate sits 177% 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
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,331
−10%since 2020
from 3,708 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22,060 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 24,556 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+10%since 2020
from 34.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,365
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,369 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,724
+17%since 2020
from $30,446 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
+7%since 2020
from 0.488 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Retail trade6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Other services4.1%
Education & health services3.2%
Public administration3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$732,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $559,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,394
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,066 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
65.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.5
+47%since 2020
from 8.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.4%(200)
Black72.2%(2,677)
Hispanic / Latino19%(706)
Asian0.9%(35)
Other2.4%(90)
Diversity Score54.9%(2,035)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(67)
Black53.9%(1,796)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(1,010)
Asian1.2%(40)
Other12.5%(418)
Diversity Score75.1%(2,503)
Diversity Score
75
+37%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.1 min
−22%since 2020
from 36.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
51.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
24.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% 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 3,331 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 $58,365 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 $732,100, and the typical rent is about $1,394 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.2% 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 34.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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