CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 150
New Jersey · Essex County · 3,408 residents · 0.538 sq mi
Notable rankings
#170highest commute in NJ39.5 min#205highest education in NJ72.3%#390lowest low broadband in NJ88.1%#398highest WFH in NJ25.3%TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 150 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,379. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $577,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% 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
3,408
+1%since 2020
from 3,370 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,335 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 6,264 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+3%since 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,379
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,719 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,525
+20%since 2020
from $48,619 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+1%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.5%
Public administration12.1%
Information8.2%
Finance & insurance6%
Retail trade4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Education & health services2.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$577,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $385,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,666
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,450 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+35%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(2,031)
Black6.3%(213)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(802)
Asian7.1%(240)
Other2.5%(84)
Diversity Score71.3%(2,403)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(1,823)
Black3.6%(123)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(854)
Asian11.1%(377)
Other6.8%(231)
Diversity Score79.1%(2,696)
Diversity Score
79
+11%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.5 min
+10%since 2020
from 36.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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
8.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Female
54.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Foreign born
21.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% 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 3,408 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 $101,379 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 $577,100, and the typical rent is about $1,666 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 72.3% 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 5.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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