CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 176
New Jersey · Essex County · 5,352 residents · 0.314 sq mi
Notable rankings
#320lowest low broadband in NJ86.8%#345highest density in NJ17,045/sq mi#408lowest young in NJ35.4 yrs#425highest WFH in NJ24.7%TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 176 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,770. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $436,900.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
5,352
+3%since 2020
from 5,175 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17,045 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 16,481 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−5%since 2020
from 37.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,770
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,888 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,229
+45%since 2020
from $27,800 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.415 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.2%
Information7.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Retail trade5.9%
Other services4.7%
Public administration2.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$436,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $318,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,766
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,338 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+8%since 2020
from 4.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(1,401)
Black38%(1,966)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(1,565)
Asian1.4%(75)
Other3.2%(168)
Diversity Score86.2%(4,461)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24%(1,285)
Black37.3%(1,994)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(1,791)
Asian3%(160)
Other2.3%(122)
Diversity Score86.3%(4,617)
Diversity Score
86
Unchangedsince 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.5 min
−7%since 2020
from 34.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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
12.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
50.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
33.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% 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 5,352 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 $89,770 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 $436,900, and the typical rent is about $1,766 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.6% 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 10.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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