CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 20
New Jersey · Mercer County · 1,356 residents · 0.198 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11lowest low home value in NJ$88,700#36lowest short commute in NJ18.9 min#71lowest low income in NJ$39,734#82lowest young in NJ28.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Mercer County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 20 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,734. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 296 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $88,700. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% less than the Mercer County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,356
−18%since 2020
from 1,652 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,848 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 8,343 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.6
−11%since 2020
from 32.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,734
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,179 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,928
+52%since 2020
from $14,458 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+7%since 2020
from 0.387 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
Retail trade11%
Finance & insurance5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$88,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,472
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,333 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
75.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+34.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+64%since 2020
from 1.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3%(49)
Black53.8%(889)
Hispanic / Latino40.7%(672)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(42)
Diversity Score67.9%(1,122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(115)
Black58.3%(791)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(417)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(33)
Diversity Score69.7%(945)
Diversity Score
70
+3%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.9 min
+4%since 2020
from 18.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
48.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
15.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% 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 1,356 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 $39,734 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 $88,700, and the typical rent is about $1,472 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.4% 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 24.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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