CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 531
New Jersey · Bergen County · 3,389 residents · 4.916 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 531 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $212,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $2,000,001. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 70% more than the Bergen County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,389
+7%since 2020
from 3,180 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
689 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 647 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+3%since 2020
from 51.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$212,143
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $169,018 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$136,502
+13%since 2020
from $120,634 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.599
+8%since 2020
from 0.557 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
Other services11%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
Public administration6%
Retail trade4.2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Finance & insurance1%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$2,000,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,000,001 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,211
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,777 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
−23.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.4
−20%since 2020
from 11.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(2,042)
Black4.9%(155)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(114)
Asian20.6%(654)
Other6.8%(215)
Diversity Score67.1%(2,135)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(2,507)
Black3.2%(109)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(187)
Asian14%(476)
Other3.2%(110)
Diversity Score53.5%(1,813)
Diversity Score
53
−20%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
70.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.6 min
−13%since 2020
from 30.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
56.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
26.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% 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 3,389 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 $212,143 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 $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,211 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 70.4% 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 4.3% 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