CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 915
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 3,530 residents · 0.156 sq mi
Notable rankings
#88highest foreign-born in MA43.5%#135highest high poverty in MA26.9%#144highest density in MA22,628/sq mi#268lowest low income in MA$66,875TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 915 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,875. Population has fallen 26% since 2020, a loss of 1,222 residents. Median home value is $595,100. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Suffolk County median. Despite a median home value of $595,100, the poverty rate sits 116% 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 35.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,530
−26%since 2020
from 4,752 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22,628 / sq mi
−26%since 2020
from 30,462 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+11%since 2020
from 31.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,875
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,380 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,287
+54%since 2020
from $32,567 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
−18%since 2020
from 0.606 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
Retail trade8.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Other services1.5%
Public administration0.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$595,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $596,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,946
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,340 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
64.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
−20%since 2020
from 11.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(631)
Black40.9%(1,945)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(1,529)
Asian4.6%(220)
Other9%(427)
Diversity Score87.6%(4,164)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18%(634)
Black18.6%(656)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(937)
Asian6.1%(217)
Other30.8%(1,086)
Diversity Score95.5%(3,373)
Diversity Score
96
+9%since 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.6 min
−12%since 2020
from 32.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Foreign born
43.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% 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 3,530 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 $66,875 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 $595,100, and the typical rent is about $1,946 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.9% 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 26.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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