CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 22.03
New Jersey · Essex County · 6,852 residents · 0.056 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest density in NJ#39 US122,357/sq mi#58lowest low income in NJ$37,166#90lowest low rent in NJ$1,028#142highest foreign-born in NJ#1601 US53.0%TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 22.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,166. Population has grown 15% since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,852
+15%since 2020
from 5,938 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
122,357 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 106,036 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
+7%since 2020
from 29.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,166
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,629 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,356
+14%since 2020
from $16,168 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−8%since 2020
from 0.424 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.4%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
Information6.9%
Retail trade6.8%
Other services3.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Public administration1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,028
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,004 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(396)
Black37.6%(2,233)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(1,753)
Asian21.7%(1,288)
Other4.5%(268)
Diversity Score89.7%(5,329)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(531)
Black36.2%(2,478)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(2,335)
Asian18.6%(1,274)
Other3.4%(234)
Diversity Score88.9%(6,093)
Diversity Score
89
−1%since 2020
from 90 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.7 min
−26%since 2020
from 45.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% 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
33.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Female
43.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Foreign born
53.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% 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 6,852 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 $37,166 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,028 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.8% 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 25.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Essex CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024