CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 78
New Jersey · Hudson County · 4,373 residents · 0.217 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33highest rent in NJ#600 US$3,501#70highest commute in NJ42.9 min#128highest per-capita income in NJ$99,150#202lowest young in NJ32.2 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Hudson County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 78 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,691. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2020. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $3,501 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% more than the Hudson County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,373
+74%since 2020
from 2,515 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20,152 / sq mi
+74%since 2020
from 11,590 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
+1%since 2020
from 31.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$136,691
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,313 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,150
+80%since 2020
from $55,093 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
+1%since 2020
from 0.536 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.6%
Public administration14.1%
Information11.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
Retail trade4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Wholesale trade0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$3,501
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,092 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
99.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(995)
Black16.7%(420)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(624)
Asian17%(428)
Other1.9%(48)
Diversity Score90.6%(2,278)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(2,000)
Black8.7%(379)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(806)
Asian19.4%(850)
Other7.7%(338)
Diversity Score88.2%(3,857)
Diversity Score
88
−3%since 2020
from 91 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
71.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.9 min
+18%since 2020
from 36.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
49.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
Female
44.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
Foreign born
29.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% 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 4,373 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 $136,691 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 $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 71.9% 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 18.3% 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