CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 921.01
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 6,222 residents · 0.504 sq mi
Notable rankings
#64highest commute in MA38.7 min#123highest rent burden in MA68.6%#176highest old in MA49.8 yrs#187highest foreign-born in MA35.9%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 921.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,210. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value is $686,400. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Suffolk County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
6,222
−12%since 2020
from 7,036 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,345 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 13,960 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+32%since 2020
from 37.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,210
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,769 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,441
+29%since 2020
from $30,468 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+3%since 2020
from 0.482 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
Other services8.8%
Public administration7.9%
Retail trade6.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Construction1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$686,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $569,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,256
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,411 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
+2%since 2020
from 10.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27%(1,901)
Black24%(1,691)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(1,030)
Asian30.3%(2,133)
Other4%(281)
Diversity Score94.3%(6,634)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(2,157)
Black23.5%(1,462)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(1,252)
Asian21.6%(1,345)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score92.2%(5,735)
Diversity Score
92
−2%since 2020
from 94 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.7 min
+9%since 2020
from 35.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Female
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Foreign born
35.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% 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 6,222 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 $66,210 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 $686,400, and the typical rent is about $2,256 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.3% 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 11.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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