CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 904
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 3,624 residents · 0.164 sq mi
Notable rankings
#153highest density in MA22,098/sq mi#153lowest low education in MA18.6%#240highest foreign-born in MA33.2%#345lowest low income in MA$73,263TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 904 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,263. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 791 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $605,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,624
−18%since 2020
from 4,415 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22,098 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 26,921 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+9%since 2020
from 33.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,263
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,955 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,524
+67%since 2020
from $21,897 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
−2%since 2020
from 0.492 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.6%
Public administration15.8%
Finance & insurance13.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
Information7.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
Retail trade1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$605,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $398,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,616
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,040 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
67.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(81)
Black62.1%(2,742)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(1,386)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other4.3%(190)
Diversity Score64.2%(2,834)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(201)
Black54.6%(1,977)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(970)
Asian2.1%(77)
Other11%(399)
Diversity Score76.9%(2,786)
Diversity Score
77
+20%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.1 min
−13%since 2020
from 37.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Female
58.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Foreign born
33.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% 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 3,624 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 $73,263 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 $605,600, and the typical rent is about $1,616 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.6% 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 12.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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