CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7315
Massachusetts · Worcester County · 5,289 residents · 0.235 sq mi
Notable rankings
#39lowest low income in MA$33,101#50highest foreign-born in MA48.8%#51highest high poverty in MA36.0%#54lowest low home value in MA$240,000TRACT SHAPE · Worcester County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 7315 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,101. Population has grown 18% since 2020. Median home value is $240,000. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Worcester County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
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
5,289
+18%since 2020
from 4,478 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22,506 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 19,055 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
−6%since 2020
from 36.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$33,101
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,774 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,695
−12%since 2020
from $21,293 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−16%since 2020
from 0.520 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
Retail trade10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Other services2.9%
Public administration2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$240,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $161,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,264
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,027 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
87.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+2%since 2020
from 7.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(1,726)
Black11.4%(510)
Hispanic / Latino40.9%(1,832)
Asian8.7%(388)
Other0.5%(22)
Diversity Score82.9%(3,714)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.8%(1,205)
Black14.7%(779)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(1,895)
Asian20.9%(1,106)
Other5.7%(304)
Diversity Score93.9%(4,965)
Diversity Score
94
+13%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.9 min
+18%since 2020
from 20.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% 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
25.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
51.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
48.8%
+31.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% 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 5,289 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 $33,101 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 $240,000, and the typical rent is about $1,264 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 36.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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