CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 126
New Jersey · Hudson County · 3,740 residents · 0.173 sq mi
Notable rankings
#197highest foreign-born in NJ49.0%#254highest commute in NJ37.7 min#257highest density in NJ21,618/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Hudson County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 126 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $447,800.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% 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
3,740
+3%since 2020
from 3,646 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,618 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 21,075 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−15%since 2020
from 43.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,444
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,492 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,490
+12%since 2020
from $36,040 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−6%since 2020
from 0.371 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
Retail trade13.3%
Wholesale trade9.8%
Finance & insurance9.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
Other services8.8%
Public administration6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$447,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $348,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,762
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,365 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
59.3%
+28.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+39%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(1,488)
Black0.8%(30)
Hispanic / Latino52.9%(1,927)
Asian3.7%(134)
Other1.8%(67)
Diversity Score69%(2,517)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(909)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino62.8%(2,350)
Asian6.3%(235)
Other6%(224)
Diversity Score67.3%(2,518)
Diversity Score
67
−2%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.7 min
+24%since 2020
from 30.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
51.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
49.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% 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 3,740 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 $84,444 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 $447,800, and the typical rent is about $1,762 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.5% 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 11.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Hudson CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024