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Census Tract 14

New Jersey · Essex County · 3,369 residents · 0.129 sq mi
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#73lowest low home value in NJ$167,000#198highest density in NJ26,116/sq mi#287lowest low education in NJ18.6%#455lowest low rent burden in NJ34.5%
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The short version

Census Tract 14 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,482. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,369
+16%since 2020
from 2,916 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26,116 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 22,605 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+8%since 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K20202024Census Tract 14
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,482
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,602 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,783
+53%since 2020
from $20,153 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
−32%since 2020
from 0.419 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance36.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical28%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,592
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,211 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
81.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−16.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic2%(57)
Black78.6%(2,291)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(539)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(29)
Diversity Score43.5%(1,269)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(115)
Black76.1%(2,564)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(520)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(170)
Diversity Score49.2%(1,656)
Diversity Score
49
+13%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
−15%since 2020
from 40.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
26.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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
21.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
47.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
25.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% 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 3,369 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 $79,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is this census tract expensive?

In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,592 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 18.6% 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 12.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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