CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 54
New Jersey · Essex County · 4,222 residents · 0.136 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6lowest low income in NJ#344 US$18,405#6highest high poverty in NJ#708 US52.9%#39lowest low rent in NJ$773#56lowest young in NJ26.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 54 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,405. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $314,800. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 77% less than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
4,222
+2%since 2020
from 4,150 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
31,044 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 30,515 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.6
−4%since 2020
from 27.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$18,405
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $15,567 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,113
+50%since 2020
from $10,044 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.578
+8%since 2020
from 0.534 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
Finance & insurance9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Retail trade1.6%
Other services1.2%
Public administration1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$314,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $272,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $611 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
90.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
17.1
−2%since 2020
from 17.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(19)
Black68.2%(2,830)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(971)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(330)
Diversity Score59.2%(2,458)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(34)
Black55.9%(2,361)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(1,044)
Asian3.6%(154)
Other14.9%(629)
Diversity Score75.3%(3,180)
Diversity Score
75
+27%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.0 min
−30%since 2020
from 45.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.6%
−39.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+7.1 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
34.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
Female
61.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
Foreign born
18.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% 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 4,222 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 $18,405 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 $314,800, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.1% 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 52.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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