CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9801
New Jersey · Essex County · 2,224 residents · 0.564 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NJ
The short version
Population has fallen 15% since 2020, a loss of 399 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 83.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,224
−15%since 2020
from 2,623 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,943 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 4,651 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−4%since 2020
from 39.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$173
+246%since 2020
from $50 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Poverty rate
83.3%
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
No data for the years selected.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(453)
Black66.1%(1,735)
Hispanic / Latino15%(394)
Asian1.3%(34)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score63.7%(1,672)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.7%(283)
Black76.9%(1,711)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(226)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score47.7%(1,061)
Diversity Score
48
−25%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
99.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
Female
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
Foreign born
4.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
English only at home
94.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% 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 2,224 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 0.6% 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 83.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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