CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 52
New Jersey · Hudson County · 5,214 residents · 0.145 sq mi
Notable rankings
#74highest high poverty in NJ33.4%#94highest density in NJ#1480 US35,959/sq mi#113lowest young in NJ30.1 yrs#212lowest low income in NJ$53,923TRACT SHAPE · Hudson County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 52 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Hudson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,214
+14%since 2020
from 4,582 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
35,959 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 31,600 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.1
+3%since 2020
from 29.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,923
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,681 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,264
+20%since 2020
from $20,219 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+31%since 2020
from 0.384 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.6%
Professional, scientific, technical14.9%
Information10.9%
Other services7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
Retail trade3.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Public administration3.4%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,347
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,023 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
77.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(798)
Black55.7%(2,551)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(1,027)
Asian4%(185)
Other0.5%(21)
Diversity Score76%(3,481)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12%(624)
Black43.5%(2,268)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(1,633)
Asian10.6%(554)
Other2.6%(135)
Diversity Score85.8%(4,474)
Diversity Score
86
+13%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.0 min
−18%since 2020
from 37.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
52.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
27.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% 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 5,214 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 $53,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,347 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.2% 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 33.4% 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