CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42
New Jersey · Hudson County · 5,297 residents · 0.115 sq mi
Notable rankings
#47highest density in NJ#963 US46,061/sq mi#87highest high poverty in NJ32.0%#118highest commute in NJ41.2 min#194lowest low broadband in NJ83.9%TRACT SHAPE · Hudson County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 42 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,337. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $543,600. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Hudson County median. Despite a median home value of $543,600, the poverty rate sits 157% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,297
+3%since 2020
from 5,144 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
46,061 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 44,730 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+20%since 2020
from 30.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,337
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,138 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,256
+7%since 2020
from $23,514 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−8%since 2020
from 0.478 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.4%
Finance & insurance10.4%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
Information6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Other services1.1%
Public administration1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$543,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $313,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,442
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,128 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
77.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.5%
+38.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.0
+38%since 2020
from 6.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(266)
Black42.2%(2,170)
Hispanic / Latino41.3%(2,123)
Asian8.3%(429)
Other3%(156)
Diversity Score80.1%(4,123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16%(850)
Black32.4%(1,717)
Hispanic / Latino34.9%(1,848)
Asian10.6%(563)
Other6%(319)
Diversity Score91.6%(4,850)
Diversity Score
92
+14%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.2 min
+14%since 2020
from 36.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
51.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
+23.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
48.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
45.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% 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 5,297 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 $60,337 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 $543,600, and the typical rent is about $1,442 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.9% 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 32.0% 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