CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 124
New Jersey · Essex County · 3,549 residents · 0.229 sq mi
Notable rankings
#60lowest low education in NJ8.4%#91highest old in NJ57.0 yrs#106lowest low rent in NJ$1,081#199highest high poverty in NJ23.7%TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 124 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,409. Population has fallen 23% since 2020, a loss of 1,054 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $356,400. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,549
−23%since 2020
from 4,603 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,498 / sq mi
−23%since 2020
from 20,100 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
57.0
+36%since 2020
from 41.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,409
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,961 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,640
+58%since 2020
from $23,811 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−19%since 2020
from 0.504 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.4%
Finance & insurance22.2%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
Information18%
Other services5.1%
Public administration2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$356,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $272,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,081
+162%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $341 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
50.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
−37%since 2020
from 8.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(130)
Black85%(3,912)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(345)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(216)
Diversity Score33.6%(1,548)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(60)
Black77.3%(2,744)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(678)
Asian0.8%(30)
Other1%(37)
Diversity Score45.7%(1,620)
Diversity Score
46
+36%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.9 min
+5%since 2020
from 33.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% 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
28.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
Female
43.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
Foreign born
34.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% 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 3,549 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 $64,409 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 $356,400, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.4% 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 23.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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