CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 133
New Jersey · Essex County · 4,788 residents · 0.164 sq mi
Notable rankings
#155highest density in NJ29,195/sq mi#180lowest young in NJ31.7 yrs#305lowest low broadband in NJ86.5%#341lowest low income in NJ$63,030TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 133 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,030. Population has grown 31% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $316,900. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,788
+31%since 2020
from 3,646 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
29,195 / sq mi
+31%since 2020
from 22,232 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
+3%since 2020
from 30.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,030
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,424 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,300
+54%since 2020
from $16,441 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+5%since 2020
from 0.426 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.6%
Professional, scientific, technical19.6%
Information19.3%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
Wholesale trade3%
Other services1.9%
Public administration1.9%
Retail trade1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$316,900
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $146,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,608
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,213 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
73.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
74.5%
+36.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+11%since 2020
from 4.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(139)
Black87.6%(3,195)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(128)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(184)
Diversity Score28.4%(1,034)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(124)
Black64.1%(3,071)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(578)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.2%(1,015)
Diversity Score66.1%(3,163)
Diversity Score
66
+133%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.2 min
−19%since 2020
from 44.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
16.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Female
43.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Foreign born
26.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
+5.7 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 4,788 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 $63,030 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 $316,900, and the typical rent is about $1,608 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.2% 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 17.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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