CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 472
New Jersey · Bergen County · 4,558 residents · 0.942 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21highest WFH in NJ#1043 US41.9%#31highest education in NJ#617 US86.9%#44highest per-capita income in NJ#1084 US$121,642#69highest home value in NJ$998,800TRACT SHAPE · Bergen County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 472 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $208,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $998,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Bergen County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,558
+3%since 2020
from 4,442 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,839 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 4,715 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−2%since 2020
from 42.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$208,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $213,370 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$121,642
+18%since 2020
from $103,396 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+6%since 2020
from 0.442 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food16.1%
Other services15.9%
Public administration15%
Information6.9%
Retail trade6.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Wholesale trade1%
Finance & insurance0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$998,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $918,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+11%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(3,605)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(191)
Asian13.2%(587)
Other1.3%(59)
Diversity Score40.2%(1,787)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(3,290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(393)
Asian15.9%(727)
Other3.2%(148)
Diversity Score55.6%(2,536)
Diversity Score
56
+38%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
86.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.6 min
−14%since 2020
from 49.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Female
48.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Foreign born
17.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 4,558 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 $208,700 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 $998,800.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 86.9% 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 4.7% 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