CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7251
Massachusetts · Worcester County · 4,760 residents · 21.269 sq mi
Notable rankings
#84lowest low density in MA223.80/sq mi#107highest commute in MA37.2 min#120lowest low rent in MA$981#180lowest low broadband in MA85.7%TRACT SHAPE · Worcester County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 7251 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,285. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $359,100. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
4,760
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,774 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
224 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 224 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
−3%since 2020
from 46.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,285
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,208 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,980
+18%since 2020
from $37,379 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+10%since 2020
from 0.397 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
Information11%
Wholesale trade8.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Other services3.3%
Public administration2.4%
Education & health services1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Construction1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$359,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $250,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $840 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+32%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,607)
Black1.4%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(62)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0.5%(22)
Diversity Score8.5%(408)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(4,475)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(65)
Asian0%(1)
Other4.4%(211)
Diversity Score14.3%(678)
Diversity Score
14
+67%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.2 min
+4%since 2020
from 35.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Female
46.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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 4,760 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 $79,285 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 $359,100, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.3% 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 12.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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