CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 155
New Jersey · Essex County · 4,232 residents · 0.335 sq mi
Notable rankings
#452highest density in NJ12,633/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 155 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,696. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $417,700.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
4,232
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,224 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,633 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 12,609 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+8%since 2020
from 35.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,696
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $90,200 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,946
+10%since 2020
from $36,457 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−3%since 2020
from 0.350 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Other services6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
Retail trade4%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
Public administration2.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$417,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $287,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,527
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,200 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
47.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+51%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(1,411)
Black19%(803)
Hispanic / Latino41.4%(1,749)
Asian4.8%(202)
Other1.4%(59)
Diversity Score84.8%(3,582)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(1,426)
Black10.3%(434)
Hispanic / Latino48.8%(2,066)
Asian4.1%(173)
Other3.1%(133)
Diversity Score79.4%(3,359)
Diversity Score
79
−6%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.9 min
−29%since 2020
from 39.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
+7.0 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
6.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Female
51.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Foreign born
20.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% 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 4,232 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 $86,696 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 $417,700, and the typical rent is about $1,527 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.6% 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 7.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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