CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 89
New Jersey · Essex County · 2,335 residents · 0.053 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 89 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,808. Population has grown 20% since 2020. Median home value is $248,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
2,335
+20%since 2020
from 1,948 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
44,057 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 36,755 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+16%since 2020
from 34.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,808
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,935
+41%since 2020
from $17,637 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−21.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−27%since 2020
from 0.504 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25%
Wholesale trade14.2%
Finance & insurance11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
Information6.1%
Other services3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Public administration1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$248,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $213,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,360
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,080 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
76.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
−39%since 2020
from 6.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.4%(145)
Black18.2%(355)
Hispanic / Latino74.3%(1,448)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.1%(995)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(229)
Black18.4%(429)
Hispanic / Latino71.8%(1,677)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.1%(1,287)
Diversity Score
55
+8%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.8 min
−13%since 2020
from 35.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Female
45.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Foreign born
59.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
11.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
74.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% 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 2,335 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 $59,808 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 $248,700, and the typical rent is about $1,360 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.7% 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 19.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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