Census tract · Worcester County
Census Tract 7108, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Census Tract 7108, GEOID 25027710800, in Worcester County, Massachusetts, entirely within Fitchburg. 5,052 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±768); the 2020 Census counted 4,785.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,052
±768 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,785
Median household income
$68,472
±$24,954 (90% margin)
Worcester County: $95,939
Median home value
$289,800
±$64,879 (90% margin)
Worcester County: $423,700
Median gross rent
$1,133
±$108 (90% margin)
Worcester County: $1,426
Where is Census Tract 7108?
Census Tract 7108 is one of 191 census tracts in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It covers 0.84 square miles of land, 5,731 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 25027710800, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Fitchburg | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 7108: Tract 7103 ($99,216), Tract 7106.01 ($68,048), Tract 7107 ($23,661), Tract 7110 ($64,880) and Tract 7111 ($100,243). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 7108?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 7108's population at 5,052 (±768) in 1,863 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,785 residents and 1,920 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 7108 | Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,052 ±768 | 41,798 |
| Households | 1,863 ±274 | 16,659 |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.27 | 2.40 |
| Housing units | 1,995 ±259 | 17,744 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 7108?
The median resident of Census Tract 7108 is 31.3 years old; 14.5% are under 18 and 10.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.7%. 8.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 7108 | Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 ±5.3 | 36.3 |
| Under 18 years | 14.5% ±3.6 pts | 20.6% |
| 65 years and over | 10.3% ±2.1 pts | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.7% ±7.6 pts | 33.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.5% ±7.5 pts | 52.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.6% ±5.9 pts | 6.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 5.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 8.6% ±5.1 pts | 13.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.8% ±6.0 pts | 31.8% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 4.3% |
| With a disability | 16.5% ±4.8 pts | 16.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 2.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3% ±3.4 pts | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.8% ±6.5 pts | 25.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±4.2 pts | 7.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±3.9 pts | 89.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 7108 earn?
Half of the 1,863 households in Census Tract 7108 earn less than $68,472 a year (±$24,954), against $95,939 across Worcester County: 148th highest of the county's 187 tracts with a reliable estimate. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 7108 | Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,472 ±$24,954 | $73,040 |
| Mean household income | $88,454 ±$20,444 | $92,450 |
| Per capita income | $33,896 ±$6,089 | $37,302 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.6% ±5.9 pts | 15.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.8% ±17.3 pts | 19.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.7% ±8.8 pts | 27.0% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% ±7.8 pts | 95.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.7% ±8.3 pts | 91.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 7108?
Owners occupy 47.7% of Census Tract 7108's occupied homes and renters 52.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $289,800 by its owner (±$64,879). The median renter pays $1,133 a month including utilities, and 52.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 7108 | Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $289,800 ±$64,879 | $336,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,133 ±$108 | $1,222 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.9% ±16.3 pts | 42.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,243 ±$102 | $2,158 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.7% ±10.2 pts | 54.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.3% ±10.2 pts | 45.9% |
| Housing units | 1,995 ±259 | 17,744 |
| Single-family detached homes | 34.2% ±10.6 pts | 42.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 1.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 63.7% ±8.8 pts | 42.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.6% ±9.4 pts | 11.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 7108 get to work?
67.1% of Census Tract 7108's workers drive alone and 11.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Tract 7108 | Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.2% ±7.3 pts | 66.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±2.7 pts | 6.7% |
| Drove alone to work | 67.1% ±8.3 pts | 72.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% ±6.6 pts | 9.7% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 2.7% |
| Walked | 7.7% ±5.8 pts | 3.1% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% ±5.7 pts | 10.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min ±4.2 | 27.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 7108 compare with the other tracts in Worcester County?
Among Worcester County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 7108 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Worcester County | In Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 191 | 2nd of 11 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st of 191 | 5th of 11 |
| Median household income | 148th of 187 | 6th of 11 |
| Per capita income | 155th of 189 | 6th of 11 |
| Median home value | 167th of 185 | 10th of 10 |
| Median gross rent | 150th of 178 | 7th of 10 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 122 | 5th of 10 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 149th of 188 | 5th of 10 |
| Median age | 177th of 191 | 11th of 11 |
| Owner-occupied share | 144th of 186 | 6th of 10 |
The tracts next to it on Worcester County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7324 | 145th | $70,947±$5,306 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7071 | 146th | $70,484±$21,395 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7323.01 | 147th | $69,474±$30,649 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7108 | 148th | $68,472±$24,954 |
| Tract 7106.01 | 149th | $68,048±$26,062 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7544 | 150th | $67,969±$10,013 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7372 | 151st | $67,500±$12,454 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 7108?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 7108 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections