CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 106
New Jersey · Essex County · 5,195 residents · 0.189 sq mi
Notable rankings
#126lowest low income in NJ$47,197#179highest density in NJ27,487/sq mi#207highest high poverty in NJ23.3%#245lowest low rent in NJ$1,259TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 106 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,197. Population has grown 22% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $472,500. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,195
+22%since 2020
from 4,268 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
27,487 / sq mi
+22%since 2020
from 22,582 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
+9%since 2020
from 30.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,197
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,345 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,298
+16%since 2020
from $21,765 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+2%since 2020
from 0.405 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
Information9.1%
Retail trade5.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$472,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $306,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,259
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $984 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
84.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
+61%since 2020
from 6.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(63)
Black77.7%(3,318)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(540)
Asian2.3%(100)
Other5.8%(247)
Diversity Score46.9%(2,003)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(122)
Black57.5%(2,986)
Hispanic / Latino31.6%(1,641)
Asian1.2%(64)
Other7.4%(382)
Diversity Score70.5%(3,661)
Diversity Score
70
+50%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.1 min
−15%since 2020
from 37.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.8%
−18.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.8% 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
40.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Foreign born
44.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.5%
+17.8 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 5,195 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 $47,197 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 $472,500, and the typical rent is about $1,259 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.1% 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 23.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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