CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
New Jersey · Essex County · 4,683 residents · 0.127 sq mi
Notable rankings
#86lowest low rent in NJ$1,019#89highest density in NJ#1427 US36,874/sq mi#110highest high poverty in NJ29.9%#145lowest low income in NJ$48,725TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,725. Population has grown 33% since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $428,100. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
4,683
+33%since 2020
from 3,529 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
36,874 / sq mi
+33%since 2020
from 27,787 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−5%since 2020
from 38.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,725
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,710 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,801
+62%since 2020
from $22,107 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.618
+24%since 2020
from 0.499 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.6%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
Wholesale trade10.1%
Information8.1%
Retail trade6.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Education & health services1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$428,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $312,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,019
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $478 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
75.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
−33%since 2020
from 13.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(235)
Black34.4%(1,213)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(1,963)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(118)
Diversity Score70.9%(2,501)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.3%(576)
Black22.1%(1,034)
Hispanic / Latino63%(2,952)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other2.2%(101)
Diversity Score67.3%(3,151)
Diversity Score
67
−5%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.1 min
−12%since 2020
from 37.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
43.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
49.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
24.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% 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 4,683 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 $48,725 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 $428,100, and the typical rent is about $1,019 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.7% 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 29.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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