CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 22.04
New Jersey · Essex County · 2,000 residents · 0.142 sq mi
Notable rankings
#188lowest low rent burden in NJ22.3%#409highest density in NJ14,085/sq mi#412lowest low home value in NJ$308,700TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 22.04 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,389. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Median home value is $308,700.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,000
−10%since 2020
from 2,218 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
14,085 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 15,620 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
−25%since 2020
from 51.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,389
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,591 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,520
−1%since 2020
from $30,870 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−9%since 2020
from 0.440 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.8%
Finance & insurance9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
Retail trade7.1%
Other services1.5%
Public administration0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$308,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $282,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,693
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,285 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.3%
−25.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−5%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(33)
Black85.9%(1,905)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(259)
Diversity Score31%(689)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(83)
Black65.9%(1,318)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(307)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.6%(292)
Diversity Score64.9%(1,298)
Diversity Score
65
+109%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.5 min
+22%since 2020
from 25.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% 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
8.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Female
53.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Foreign born
16.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+23.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 2,000 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 $88,389 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 $308,700, and the typical rent is about $1,693 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.2% 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 13.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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