CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 291
New Jersey · Bergen County · 4,207 residents · 0.405 sq mi
Notable rankings
#98highest foreign-born in NJ#1188 US55.6%#355highest old in NJ47.2 yrs#466lowest low income in NJ$71,587TRACT SHAPE · Bergen County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 291 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $357,100. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Bergen County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,207
−1%since 2020
from 4,241 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,388 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 10,472 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+5%since 2020
from 44.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,587
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,810
+17%since 2020
from $40,014 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+1%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
Retail trade10.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Other services4.9%
Public administration3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$357,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $344,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,771
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,416 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
64.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
−9%since 2020
from 5.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(1,363)
Black5.5%(232)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(956)
Asian38.8%(1,644)
Other1.1%(46)
Diversity Score86.6%(3,671)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(1,374)
Black5.5%(232)
Hispanic / Latino28%(1,179)
Asian31.2%(1,313)
Other2.6%(109)
Diversity Score89.2%(3,753)
Diversity Score
89
+3%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.6 min
−8%since 2020
from 29.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
55.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
55.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% 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 4,207 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 $71,587 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 $357,100, and the typical rent is about $1,771 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.7% 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 9.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Bergen CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024