CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 38
New Jersey · Essex County · 2,092 residents · 0.222 sq mi
Notable rankings
#89highest high poverty in NJ31.7%#148highest commute in NJ40.3 min#227lowest low income in NJ$55,254#234lowest low education in NJ16.5%TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 38 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,254. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $293,900. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,092
−4%since 2020
from 2,172 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,423 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 9,784 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
Unchangedsince 2020
from 34.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,254
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,091 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,837
+16%since 2020
from $19,668 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−16%since 2020
from 0.503 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.3%
Finance & insurance20.1%
Professional, scientific, technical19.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Other services2.1%
Retail trade1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$293,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $156,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,364
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,361 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
72.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+33%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(18)
Black75.6%(1,643)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(471)
Asian1.7%(38)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score47.5%(1,033)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black74.2%(1,553)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(462)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other3%(63)
Diversity Score49.9%(1,044)
Diversity Score
50
+5%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.3 min
+11%since 2020
from 36.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.0%
−23.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
39.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Female
50.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Foreign born
23.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% 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 2,092 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 $55,254 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 $293,900, and the typical rent is about $1,364 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.5% 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 31.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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