CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21
New Jersey · Essex County · 2,831 residents · 0.169 sq mi
Notable rankings
#59highest rent burden in NJ#1616 US81.7%#236lowest low income in NJ$56,000#349highest density in NJ16,751/sq mi#367lowest low education in NJ21.1%TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 21 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,000. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $308,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
2,831
−10%since 2020
from 3,147 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
16,751 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 18,621 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−13%since 2020
from 41.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,068 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,992
+32%since 2020
from $18,169 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−6%since 2020
from 0.455 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.9%
Information6.9%
Other services6.5%
Public administration6.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Retail trade0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$308,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $213,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,753
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,297 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
51.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
−15%since 2020
from 6.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(86)
Black94.6%(2,977)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.7%(84)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(408)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(42)
Black87.7%(2,484)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.2%(175)
Other4.6%(130)
Diversity Score28%(793)
Diversity Score
28
+116%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.3 min
+12%since 2020
from 28.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.9%
−28.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
29.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
29.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
Female
70.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
Foreign born
28.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,831 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 $56,000 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 $308,200, and the typical rent is about $1,753 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.1% 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 17.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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