CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7318.02
Massachusetts · Worcester County · 4,381 residents · 0.207 sq mi
Notable rankings
#53lowest low income in MA$36,560#63lowest low education in MA12.4%#64highest high poverty in MA33.7%#97lowest short commute in MA19.2 minTRACT SHAPE · Worcester County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 7318.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,560. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Worcester County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,381
+2%since 2020
from 4,311 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,164 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 20,826 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.4
+5%since 2020
from 28.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,560
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,507 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,466
+90%since 2020
from $13,922 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.607
+22%since 2020
from 0.498 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.3%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
Information10.7%
Retail trade10.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Other services4.7%
Public administration4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$528,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,307
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $791 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
81.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+27.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32%(1,379)
Black16.4%(706)
Hispanic / Latino48.7%(2,100)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(126)
Diversity Score79.1%(3,410)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(726)
Black4.7%(205)
Hispanic / Latino68.8%(3,015)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(435)
Diversity Score60.9%(2,666)
Diversity Score
61
−23%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.2 min
−19%since 2020
from 23.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−23.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% 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
25.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
Female
52.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
Foreign born
22.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
57.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% 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 4,381 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 $36,560 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 $528,500, and the typical rent is about $1,307 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.4% 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 33.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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