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McGinley Square

New Jersey · Jersey City · 9,751 residents · 0.215 sq mi
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McGinley Square has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,888. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $624,076. Despite a median home value of $624,076, the poverty rate sits 60% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up McGinley Square; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,751
Population density
45,353 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,888
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$46,978
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$624,076
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,712
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.3%
76.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(1,330)
Black16.7%(1,630)
Hispanic / Latino38%(3,705)
Asian25.9%(2,530)
Other5.7%(556)
Diversity Score92.3%(9,002)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(1,330)
Black16.7%(1,630)
Hispanic / Latino38%(3,705)
Asian25.9%(2,530)
Other5.7%(556)
Diversity Score92.3%(9,002)
Diversity Score
92
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
42.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
45.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Foreign born
48.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
34.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McGinley Square, Jersey City, New Jersey?

McGinley Square, Jersey City, New Jersey has about 9,751 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McGinley Square, Jersey City, New Jersey?

The typical household in McGinley Square, Jersey City, New Jersey earns about $81,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McGinley Square, Jersey City, New Jersey expensive?

In McGinley Square, Jersey City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $624,076, and the typical rent is about $1,712 a month.

How educated are people in McGinley Square, Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 48.5% of adults age 25 and over in McGinley Square, Jersey City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McGinley Square, Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 19.9% of people in McGinley Square, Jersey City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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