CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 227
New Jersey · Essex County · 3,452 residents · 0.193 sq mi
Notable rankings
#77lowest low rent in NJ$981#104lowest low income in NJ$45,134#116highest high poverty in NJ29.4%#125lowest young in NJ30.4 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 227 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,134. Population has grown 19% since 2020. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Essex County median. Despite a median home value of $602,500, the poverty rate sits 136% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,452
+19%since 2020
from 2,893 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17,886 / sq mi
+19%since 2020
from 14,990 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.4
−2%since 2020
from 31.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,134
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $18,264 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,117
+48%since 2020
from $14,966 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
−18%since 2020
from 0.544 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.9%
Information11.1%
Retail trade5.5%
Wholesale trade4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Other services1.5%
Public administration1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$602,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$981
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $709 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
84.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(106)
Black58.4%(1,689)
Hispanic / Latino34.8%(1,006)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other2.6%(76)
Diversity Score67%(1,939)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.3%(423)
Black60.6%(2,091)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(717)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other5.9%(202)
Diversity Score71.4%(2,466)
Diversity Score
71
+7%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.7 min
−18%since 2020
from 35.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
26.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
Female
54.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
Foreign born
35.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+26.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% 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 3,452 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 $45,134 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 $602,500, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.1% 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 29.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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