CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 146
New Jersey · Essex County · 4,923 residents · 0.284 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 146 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,046. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $434,200.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
4,923
−1%since 2020
from 4,952 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17,335 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 17,437 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+6%since 2020
from 38.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,046
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,887
+41%since 2020
from $33,365 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
+35%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11%
Information8.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Other services3.2%
Public administration2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$434,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $317,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,746
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,371 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
+27.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+27%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.8%(1,028)
Black14.7%(727)
Hispanic / Latino57.8%(2,863)
Asian6.1%(301)
Other0.7%(33)
Diversity Score74.7%(3,698)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(1,252)
Black6.9%(342)
Hispanic / Latino57%(2,804)
Asian2.8%(137)
Other7.9%(388)
Diversity Score74.9%(3,687)
Diversity Score
75
Unchangedsince 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.2 min
+11%since 2020
from 27.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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
2.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
53.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
35.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% 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 4,923 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 $85,046 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 $434,200, and the typical rent is about $1,746 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.9% 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 8.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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