CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 909.01
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 3,062 residents · 0.453 sq mi
Notable rankings
#55highest high poverty in MA34.9%#62lowest young in MA27.5 yrs#85highest foreign-born in MA43.7%#178lowest low broadband in MA85.6%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 909.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,716. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Renters pay a median $2,217 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Suffolk County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,062
−5%since 2020
from 3,219 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,759 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 7,106 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.5
+14%since 2020
from 24.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,716
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,685 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,577
+108%since 2020
from $19,522 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
−11%since 2020
from 0.594 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.7%
Other services6.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Retail trade3%
Public administration2.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,217
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,079 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
99.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(799)
Black13.3%(429)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(928)
Asian29.2%(940)
Other3.8%(123)
Diversity Score93.8%(3,021)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(892)
Black20.5%(628)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(687)
Asian22.1%(678)
Other5.8%(177)
Diversity Score96.3%(2,949)
Diversity Score
96
+3%since 2020
from 94 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.2 min
+3%since 2020
from 30.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
45.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
43.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% 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 3,062 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 $58,716 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 $2,217 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.3% 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 34.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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