CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 149
New Jersey · Hudson County · 3,193 residents · 0.079 sq mi
Notable rankings
#65highest density in NJ#1220 US40,418/sq mi#174highest high poverty in NJ25.3%#250highest foreign-born in NJ46.9%TRACT SHAPE · Hudson County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 149 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,545. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $446,100. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
3,193
−4%since 2020
from 3,330 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
40,418 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 42,152 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+6%since 2020
from 35.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,545
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,324
+83%since 2020
from $24,264 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
+23%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
Finance & insurance10.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
Other services5.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade1.5%
Public administration1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$446,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $344,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,490 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
52.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(417)
Black0.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino63.8%(2,126)
Asian19.3%(644)
Other3.4%(113)
Diversity Score67.3%(2,240)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(307)
Black3.6%(114)
Hispanic / Latino65.1%(2,079)
Asian17.8%(567)
Other3.9%(126)
Diversity Score66.6%(2,125)
Diversity Score
67
−1%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.9 min
+8%since 2020
from 26.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
55.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
46.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
58.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% 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 3,193 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 $85,545 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 $446,100, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.1% 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 25.3% 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