CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
New Jersey · Hudson County · 4,523 residents · 0.101 sq mi
Notable rankings
#51highest density in NJ#1002 US44,782/sq mi#159lowest low income in NJ$50,092#171highest high poverty in NJ25.4%#179highest commute in NJ39.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Hudson County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 2 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,092. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $455,300. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Hudson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,523
−5%since 2020
from 4,738 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
44,782 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 46,911 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+8%since 2020
from 33.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,092
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,665 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,060
+41%since 2020
from $24,091 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+11%since 2020
from 0.463 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.7%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
Retail trade8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
Other services5.4%
Public administration4.9%
Information3.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$455,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $467,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,456
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,314 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
75.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
−23%since 2020
from 11.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(630)
Black8.9%(424)
Hispanic / Latino63.7%(3,017)
Asian11.1%(525)
Other3%(142)
Diversity Score69.5%(3,291)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(883)
Black4%(182)
Hispanic / Latino54.9%(2,482)
Asian20.1%(911)
Other1.4%(65)
Diversity Score77.3%(3,496)
Diversity Score
77
+11%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.4 min
+15%since 2020
from 34.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
39.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
55.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
58.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
41.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
41.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% 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 4,523 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 $50,092 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 $455,300, and the typical rent is about $1,456 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.0% 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 25.4% 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