CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7561.02
Massachusetts · Worcester County · 8,276 residents · 28.663 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low rent burden in MA#25 US0.0%#16highest population in MA#1570 US8,276#26lowest low poverty in MA#1303 US1.1%#107lowest low density in MA288.73/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Worcester County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 7561.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,682. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $438,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Worcester County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
8,276
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8,316 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
289 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 290 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+6%since 2020
from 41.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$128,682
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $111,163 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,988
+41%since 2020
from $41,913 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+15%since 2020
from 0.355 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.1%
Other services8.1%
Retail trade7.5%
Public administration6.9%
Information5.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Education & health services2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$438,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $333,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,618
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,101 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+14%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(7,435)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(642)
Asian0.4%(37)
Other2.3%(190)
Diversity Score24.3%(2,018)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(7,411)
Black4%(331)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(211)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(323)
Diversity Score24.3%(2,010)
Diversity Score
24
Unchangedsince 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.4 min
+5%since 2020
from 31.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Female
52.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 8,276 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 $128,682 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 $438,500, and the typical rent is about $1,618 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.1% 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 1.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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