CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 15
New Jersey · Atlantic County · 1,728 residents · 0.116 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest high poverty in NJ#333 US60.7%#10lowest low rent in NJ#383 US$450#11lowest low income in NJ#564 US$21,061#14lowest low broadband in NJ#1188 US67.2%TRACT SHAPE · Atlantic County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 15 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,061. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 60.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% less than the Atlantic County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,728
+8%since 2020
from 1,601 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
14,897 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 13,802 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
−16%since 2020
from 48.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$21,061
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $17,957 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,488
−7%since 2020
from $16,616 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
60.7%
+23.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+4%since 2020
from 0.465 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Information2.2%
Retail trade1.9%
Other services1.9%
Public administration1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$450
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $414 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
87.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
75.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(166)
Black59.6%(954)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(331)
Asian5.9%(94)
Other3.5%(56)
Diversity Score73.3%(1,174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(85)
Black66%(1,141)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(319)
Asian4%(69)
Other6.6%(114)
Diversity Score65.2%(1,127)
Diversity Score
65
−11%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.6 min
+1%since 2020
from 18.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
+37.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−19.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
51.9%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
36.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
49.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
17.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% 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 1,728 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 $21,061 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $450 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.9% 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 60.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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