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Upper Vailsburg

New Jersey · Newark · 19,432 residents · 0.642 sq mi
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Upper Vailsburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,738. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $346,391. Households here earn about 40% more than the Newark median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Upper Vailsburg; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,432
Population density
30,268 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,738
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,921
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,391
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,518
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.6%
58.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(219)
Black82.5%(16,038)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(2,664)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(511)
Diversity Score37.4%(7,268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(219)
Black82.5%(16,038)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(2,664)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(511)
Diversity Score37.4%(7,268)
Diversity Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
Female
57.0%
Foreign born
32.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Vailsburg, Newark, New Jersey?

Upper Vailsburg, Newark, New Jersey has about 19,432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upper Vailsburg, Newark, New Jersey?

The typical household in Upper Vailsburg, Newark, New Jersey earns about $72,738 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Vailsburg, Newark, New Jersey expensive?

In Upper Vailsburg, Newark, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $346,391, and the typical rent is about $1,518 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Vailsburg, Newark, New Jersey?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Vailsburg, Newark, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Vailsburg, Newark, New Jersey?

About 15.7% of people in Upper Vailsburg, Newark, 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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