CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 28
New Jersey · Hudson County · 5,983 residents · 0.114 sq mi
Notable rankings
#25highest density in NJ#750 US52,482/sq mi#150highest foreign-born in NJ#1660 US52.6%#325highest commute in NJ36.8 min#326lowest low rent in NJ$1,347TRACT SHAPE · Hudson County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 28 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $421,800.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,983
+10%since 2020
from 5,438 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
52,482 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 47,702 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+7%since 2020
from 40.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,397 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,826
+40%since 2020
from $24,914 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+9%since 2020
from 0.421 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.6%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
Information12.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
Other services4.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Retail trade2.9%
Public administration2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$421,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $378,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,347
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,142 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
74.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
63.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+2%since 2020
from 5.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(1,990)
Black12.4%(676)
Hispanic / Latino26%(1,416)
Asian21.6%(1,172)
Other3.4%(184)
Diversity Score91.9%(4,998)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.8%(1,542)
Black16.3%(977)
Hispanic / Latino38%(2,276)
Asian11.6%(696)
Other8.2%(492)
Diversity Score92.7%(5,548)
Diversity Score
93
+1%since 2020
from 92 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.8 min
−10%since 2020
from 40.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Female
50.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Foreign born
52.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% 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 5,983 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 $71,400 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 $421,800, and the typical rent is about $1,347 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.9% 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 13.1% 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