CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 155
New Jersey · Hudson County · 4,663 residents · 0.117 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33lowest low broadband in NJ73.3%#62highest foreign-born in NJ#763 US59.7%#69highest density in NJ#1254 US39,855/sq mi#140highest high poverty in NJ27.4%TRACT SHAPE · Hudson County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 155 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,310. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $392,700. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Hudson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
4,663
−8%since 2020
from 5,084 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
39,855 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 43,453 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+11%since 2020
from 38.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,310
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $59,235 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,560
+17%since 2020
from $25,182 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+23%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.2%
Professional, scientific, technical17.8%
Information8.8%
Education & health services7.5%
Retail trade6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Other services2.2%
Public administration1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$392,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $286,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,337 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
78.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
60.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+65%since 2020
from 4.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(801)
Black0.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino81.4%(4,136)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other1.5%(78)
Diversity Score39.1%(1,989)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.7%(639)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino84.1%(3,920)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other1.6%(74)
Diversity Score34.3%(1,598)
Diversity Score
34
−12%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.6 min
−12%since 2020
from 33.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
52.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Female
44.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Foreign born
59.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
13.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
78.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% 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 4,663 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 $49,310 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 $392,700, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.2% 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 27.4% 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