CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 88
New Jersey · Essex County · 2,312 residents · 0.06 sq mi
Notable rankings
#64lowest young in NJ27.1 yrs#82highest density in NJ#1329 US38,533/sq mi#371lowest low rent in NJ$1,381#499lowest low income in NJ$73,344TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 88 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,344. Population has grown 19% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $372,100. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,312
+19%since 2020
from 1,940 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
38,533 / sq mi
+19%since 2020
from 32,333 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 27.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,344
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,669
+53%since 2020
from $16,136 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+8%since 2020
from 0.375 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Other services5.9%
Public administration5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
Retail trade3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$372,100
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $205,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,381
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,157 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
57.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−23.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+10%since 2020
from 4.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(21)
Black36.6%(710)
Hispanic / Latino62.3%(1,209)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.7%(1,158)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black36.5%(845)
Hispanic / Latino58.7%(1,358)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(109)
Diversity Score64.9%(1,500)
Diversity Score
65
+9%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.8 min
−15%since 2020
from 34.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.3%
−17.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
Female
49.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
Foreign born
36.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
45.0%
+27.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
14.7%
−24.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
58.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% 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 2,312 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 $73,344 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 $372,100, and the typical rent is about $1,381 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.0% 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 12.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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