CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 152
New Jersey · Essex County · 4,730 residents · 0.358 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 152 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,582. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $409,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% 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
4,730
+4%since 2020
from 4,532 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,212 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 12,659 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+1%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,582
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,653 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,665
+25%since 2020
from $42,058 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
−4%since 2020
from 0.456 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
Wholesale trade9%
Other services6.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
Retail trade3.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Public administration1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$409,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $302,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,294
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,482 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
59.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+4%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(1,853)
Black10.5%(474)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(1,702)
Asian9.4%(428)
Other1.7%(75)
Diversity Score84%(3,805)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(2,659)
Black7.7%(366)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(1,060)
Asian8.4%(398)
Other5.2%(247)
Diversity Score77.2%(3,654)
Diversity Score
77
−8%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.6 min
−8%since 2020
from 32.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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
9.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
50.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
24.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% 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 4,730 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 $101,582 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 $409,800, and the typical rent is about $2,294 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.1% 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 6.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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