CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 230
New Jersey · Essex County · 3,154 residents · 0.142 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low income in NJ#26 US$9,868#12lowest low rent in NJ#532 US$484#34lowest low broadband in NJ73.5%#41highest high poverty in NJ39.4%TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2020, reaching $582,400. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 39.4% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $582,400, the poverty rate sits 216% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 161%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,154
+13%since 2020
from 2,794 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22,211 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 19,676 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+8%since 2020
from 42.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$19,858
+65%since 2020
from $12,069 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
+3%since 2020
from 0.544 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services25%
Finance & insurance22.8%
Professional, scientific, technical22.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Information5.5%
Public administration0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$582,400
+161%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $184,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$484
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $378 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
89.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−42.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(15)
Black75.7%(2,116)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(483)
Asian1.2%(33)
Other5.3%(147)
Diversity Score49.2%(1,375)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(70)
Black61.7%(1,945)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(587)
Asian8.9%(280)
Other8.6%(272)
Diversity Score71.2%(2,244)
Diversity Score
71
+45%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.0 min
+8%since 2020
from 25.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% 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
44.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
45.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
28.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% 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 3,154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $582,400, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.1% 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 39.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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