CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 23
New Jersey · Essex County · 6,132 residents · 0.192 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9highest broadband in NJ#259 US100.0%#121highest density in NJ#1847 US31,938/sq mi#280lowest low education in NJ18.3%#304highest population in NJ6,132TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 23 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,882. Population has grown 18% since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $394,000. Households here earn about 40% more than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
6,132
+18%since 2020
from 5,192 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
31,938 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 27,042 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
−4%since 2020
from 39.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$112,882
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,901 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,971
+32%since 2020
from $27,918 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.7%
Wholesale trade8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Other services3.6%
Retail trade3.1%
Public administration2.7%
Education & health services1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$394,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $261,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,490
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,068 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−11%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(30)
Black91.8%(4,764)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(345)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(53)
Diversity Score19.2%(996)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black87.6%(5,374)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(707)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(51)
Diversity Score27.3%(1,675)
Diversity Score
27
+42%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.9 min
−2%since 2020
from 37.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
20.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Female
55.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Foreign born
38.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% 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 6,132 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 $112,882 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 $394,000, and the typical rent is about $1,490 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.3% 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 8.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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