CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 175
New Jersey · Essex County · 5,934 residents · 1.795 sq mi
Notable rankings
#341highest education in NJ65.8%#365highest population in NJ5,934#388highest rent in NJ$2,251#430highest old in NJ46.2 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 175 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,885. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $528,400. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% more than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% 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
5,934
−5%since 2020
from 6,278 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,306 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 3,497 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
−6%since 2020
from 49.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$112,885
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $88,547 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,310
+6%since 2020
from $65,291 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
−10%since 2020
from 0.520 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
Other services8.3%
Public administration7.8%
Retail trade6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Education & health services2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$528,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $376,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,251
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,781 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+10%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(2,547)
Black37.2%(2,333)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(990)
Asian5.2%(324)
Other1.3%(84)
Diversity Score83.7%(5,255)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(2,189)
Black38.5%(2,286)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(934)
Asian6.1%(360)
Other2.8%(165)
Diversity Score85.8%(5,091)
Diversity Score
86
+2%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.9 min
−11%since 2020
from 36.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
9.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
50.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
27.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% 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 5,934 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 $112,885 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 $528,400, and the typical rent is about $2,251 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 65.8% 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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