CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7306
Massachusetts · Worcester County · 9,172 residents · 2.43 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest population in MA#864 US9,172#159lowest low broadband in MA85.2%#178lowest short commute in MA21.4 min#210lowest low rent in MA$1,132TRACT SHAPE · Worcester County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 7306 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,206. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $437,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% 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
9,172
Unchangedsince 2020
from 9,132 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,774 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,758 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−14%since 2020
from 41.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$112,206
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,405 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,841
+42%since 2020
from $38,563 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+8%since 2020
from 0.438 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.7%
Information8.1%
Other services6.1%
Public administration3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$437,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $305,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,132
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $919 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−1%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(7,671)
Black6%(550)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(254)
Asian5.1%(465)
Other2.1%(192)
Diversity Score35.9%(3,275)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(7,341)
Black4.6%(425)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(613)
Asian4.6%(420)
Other4.1%(373)
Diversity Score43.6%(4,002)
Diversity Score
44
+22%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.4 min
−14%since 2020
from 24.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
56.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
11.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% 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 9,172 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 $112,206 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 $437,300, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 58.1% 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 3.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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