CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 178
New Jersey · Hudson County · 6,664 residents · 0.162 sq mi
Notable rankings
#64highest density in NJ#1193 US41,136/sq mi#175highest population in NJ6,664#356highest foreign-born in NJ42.5%#357highest commute in NJ36.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Hudson County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 178 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,352. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $425,300.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,664
−1%since 2020
from 6,724 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
41,136 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 41,506 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+4%since 2020
from 36.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,352
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,612 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,947
+45%since 2020
from $32,345 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+21%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
Other services11.5%
Wholesale trade11.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.6%
Public administration6.8%
Information5.2%
Retail trade3.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$425,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $373,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,409
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,194 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
67.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
−1%since 2020
from 4.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(1,248)
Black0.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino72.6%(4,881)
Asian5.9%(399)
Other2.1%(142)
Diversity Score54.3%(3,653)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(1,150)
Black3.2%(211)
Hispanic / Latino71.5%(4,768)
Asian5.8%(388)
Other2.2%(147)
Diversity Score56.7%(3,777)
Diversity Score
57
+4%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.4 min
+8%since 2020
from 33.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
41.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
50.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
42.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
60.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% 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 6,664 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 $88,352 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 $425,300, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.5% 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 17.0% 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