CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 82
New Jersey · Essex County · 2,280 residents · 0.166 sq mi
Notable rankings
#31lowest low income in NJ$31,536#36lowest low rent in NJ$736#61lowest low broadband in NJ77.2%#71lowest young in NJ27.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 82 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $488,500. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,280
+6%since 2020
from 2,147 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,735 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 12,934 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.9
−1%since 2020
from 28.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,536
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $18,324 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,153
+38%since 2020
from $14,593 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.572
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.571 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Retail trade5.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Information2.6%
Other services1.9%
Public administration1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$488,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $273,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $688 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
84.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.5
+4%since 2020
from 14.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.4%(117)
Black60.6%(1,302)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(549)
Asian5.6%(120)
Other2.7%(59)
Diversity Score70%(1,503)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(172)
Black50.7%(1,156)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(756)
Asian5.6%(128)
Other3%(68)
Diversity Score77.9%(1,776)
Diversity Score
78
+11%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.6 min
−18%since 2020
from 39.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+37.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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
35.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Foreign born
28.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% 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 2,280 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 $31,536 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 $488,500, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.3% 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 26.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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