CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 56
New Jersey · Hudson County · 4,456 residents · 0.089 sq mi
Notable rankings
#30highest density in NJ#824 US50,067/sq mi#195lowest low broadband in NJ83.9%#326highest foreign-born in NJ44.1%#352highest commute in NJ36.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Hudson County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 56 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,844. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $484,900.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,456
+1%since 2020
from 4,391 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
50,067 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 49,337 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+9%since 2020
from 35.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$94,844
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,484
+25%since 2020
from $24,418 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−1%since 2020
from 0.419 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
Information11.4%
Wholesale trade8%
Retail trade6.7%
Other services5.4%
Public administration4.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$484,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $334,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,698
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,399 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
67.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+3%since 2020
from 4.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(230)
Black47.3%(2,079)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(1,337)
Asian14.9%(655)
Other2%(90)
Diversity Score82.2%(3,610)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(227)
Black33.3%(1,486)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(1,596)
Asian20.8%(927)
Other4.9%(220)
Diversity Score89%(3,967)
Diversity Score
89
+8%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.5 min
−5%since 2020
from 38.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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
28.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
52.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
44.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% 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 4,456 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 $94,844 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 $484,900, and the typical rent is about $1,698 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.5% 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 12.5% 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