CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 126.02
New Jersey · Atlantic County · 1,527 residents · 1.106 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21highest rent burden in NJ#366 US100.0%#89lowest short commute in NJ20.6 min#322highest household income in NJ$164,375#338highest WFH in NJ26.5%TRACT SHAPE · Atlantic County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 126.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $164,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $442,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 111% more than the Atlantic County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% 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
1,527
+14%since 2020
from 1,343 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,381 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 1,214 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−6%since 2020
from 41.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$164,375
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $136,905 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,084
+19%since 2020
from $53,106 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−9%since 2020
from 0.420 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.5%
Information7.5%
Public administration6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Retail trade3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$442,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $333,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
0.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+37.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(1,125)
Black1.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(130)
Asian2.5%(33)
Other2.7%(36)
Diversity Score35.9%(482)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(1,171)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(174)
Asian6.6%(101)
Other5.2%(80)
Diversity Score49%(748)
Diversity Score
49
+36%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
64.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.6 min
−1%since 2020
from 20.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
46.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
12.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% 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 1,527 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 $164,375 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 $442,400.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 64.1% 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 3.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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