CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 35
New Jersey · Mercer County · 6,494 residents · 2.012 sq mi
Notable rankings
#220highest population in NJ6,494#223lowest low home value in NJ$244,100#282lowest short commute in NJ23.8 minTRACT SHAPE · Mercer County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 35 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,176. Population has declined 7% since 2020. Median home value is $244,100.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
6,494
−7%since 2020
from 6,949 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,228 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 3,454 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+4%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,176
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,748 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,217
+21%since 2020
from $33,164 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+4%since 2020
from 0.372 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
Retail trade7.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Other services3.6%
Public administration3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$244,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $181,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,494
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,253 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+12%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(2,927)
Black47.9%(3,331)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(585)
Asian1.3%(89)
Other0.2%(17)
Diversity Score73.2%(5,086)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(1,838)
Black47%(3,051)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(867)
Asian3.6%(234)
Other7.8%(504)
Diversity Score84.3%(5,471)
Diversity Score
84
+15%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.8 min
−11%since 2020
from 26.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
Female
52.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
Foreign born
17.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% 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 6,494 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 $79,176 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 $244,100, and the typical rent is about $1,494 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.2% 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 11.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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