CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 198
New Jersey · Hudson County · 7,491 residents · 1.661 sq mi
Notable rankings
#66highest population in NJ7,491#271highest education in NJ69.0%#388highest foreign-born in NJ41.1%#410highest rent in NJ$2,225TRACT SHAPE · Hudson County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 198 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,591. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $599,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Hudson County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,491
+5%since 2020
from 7,128 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,510 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 4,291 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
−4%since 2020
from 40.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$147,591
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $139,102 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,248
+45%since 2020
from $49,846 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+16%since 2020
from 0.348 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.7%
Retail trade9.3%
Public administration8.3%
Information6.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$599,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $559,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,225
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,675 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+1%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic49%(3,492)
Black0.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(1,649)
Asian26.3%(1,875)
Other1%(70)
Diversity Score79.6%(5,677)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(3,106)
Black2.6%(197)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,100)
Asian31.5%(2,357)
Other9.8%(731)
Diversity Score87.2%(6,529)
Diversity Score
87
+9%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.5 min
+14%since 2020
from 29.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Female
53.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Foreign born
41.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 15.6% 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 7,491 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 $147,591 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 $599,200, and the typical rent is about $2,225 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 69.0% 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 4.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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