CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 161
New Jersey · Hudson County · 3,901 residents · 0.047 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6highest foreign-born in NJ#171 US71.0%#221lowest low broadband in NJ84.6%#352lowest young in NJ34.5 yrs#418lowest low income in NJ$68,929TRACT SHAPE · Hudson County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 161 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,929. Population has declined 3% since 2020. At a median age of 34.5, 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 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,901
−3%since 2020
from 4,033 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
83,000 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 85,809 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
+2%since 2020
from 33.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,929
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,630 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,839
+64%since 2020
from $17,549 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+24.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+6%since 2020
from 0.407 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
Retail trade11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
Information10.7%
Other services5.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Public administration2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,648
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,271 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
80.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(477)
Black1%(39)
Hispanic / Latino85.4%(3,443)
Asian1.8%(74)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.1%(1,294)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(203)
Black1.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino90.3%(3,524)
Asian1%(39)
Other2.4%(92)
Diversity Score22.6%(880)
Diversity Score
23
−30%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.5 min
+3%since 2020
from 33.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
44.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
Female
49.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
Foreign born
71.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
36.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
9.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
86.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% 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 3,901 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 $68,929 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 $1,648 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.0% 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 14.4% 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