CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 159
New Jersey · Hudson County · 6,490 residents · 0.076 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest density in NJ#201 US85,395/sq mi#45highest commute in NJ#1632 US44.1 min#49highest foreign-born in NJ#677 US60.7%#94lowest young in NJ29.0 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Hudson County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 159 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,930. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Renters pay a median $1,762 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,490
+4%since 2020
from 6,239 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
85,395 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 82,092 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
−6%since 2020
from 30.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,930
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,827 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,339
+21%since 2020
from $21,800 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−9%since 2020
from 0.374 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.7%
Information12.6%
Finance & insurance10.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
Wholesale trade8.9%
Other services3.5%
Public administration3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,762
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,321 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
89.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(649)
Black0.9%(58)
Hispanic / Latino86.5%(5,396)
Asian1.3%(82)
Other0.9%(54)
Diversity Score30.1%(1,878)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(745)
Black1.5%(99)
Hispanic / Latino85.7%(5,564)
Asian0.8%(49)
Other0.5%(33)
Diversity Score31.4%(2,040)
Diversity Score
31
+4%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.1 min
+16%since 2020
from 38.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
51.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Female
49.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Foreign born
60.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
14.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
77.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% 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 6,490 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 $71,930 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,762 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.2% 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 11.1% 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