CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7316.02
Massachusetts · Worcester County · 3,096 residents · 0.211 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest high poverty in MA#313 US61.1%#10lowest young in MA#347 US20.1 yrs#16lowest short commute in MA#1339 US13.3 min#21lowest low income in MA#1331 US$26,458TRACT SHAPE · Worcester County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 7316.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,941 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 20.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 72% less than the Worcester County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,096
−1%since 2020
from 3,126 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
14,673 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 14,815 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.1
+1%since 2020
from 20.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,458
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $28,026 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,109
+58%since 2020
from $8,316 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
61.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
−2%since 2020
from 0.549 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
Retail trade3.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Construction1.1%
Other services0.2%
Public administration0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$687,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,941
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $951 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
96.6% rent
Vacancy rate
32.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
26.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(2,307)
Black6.7%(208)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(217)
Asian10.6%(332)
Other2%(62)
Diversity Score54.3%(1,698)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(2,165)
Black5.1%(158)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(204)
Asian12.9%(399)
Other5.5%(170)
Diversity Score60.6%(1,875)
Diversity Score
61
+12%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
71.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.3 min
−25%since 2020
from 17.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
46.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% 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
38.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
61.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
Female
38.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
Foreign born
9.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% 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 3,096 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 $26,458 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 $687,500, and the typical rent is about $1,941 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 71.9% 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 61.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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