CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4
New Jersey · Mercer County · 6,392 residents · 0.201 sq mi
Notable rankings
#32lowest low home value in NJ$120,800#63lowest low education in NJ8.7%#91highest rent burden in NJ78.1%#124highest high poverty in NJ29.0%TRACT SHAPE · Mercer County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 4 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,023. Population has grown 22% since 2020. 9% 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 $120,800. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Mercer County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,392
+22%since 2020
from 5,222 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
31,801 / sq mi
+22%since 2020
from 25,980 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+52%since 2020
from 23.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,023
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,521 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,171
+41%since 2020
from $14,262 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
−8%since 2020
from 0.491 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
Retail trade13%
Wholesale trade10.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$120,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,604
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,101 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
76.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−2%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(820)
Black8.2%(428)
Hispanic / Latino67.5%(3,525)
Asian2.2%(114)
Other6.4%(335)
Diversity Score63.5%(3,318)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(1,037)
Black7%(445)
Hispanic / Latino70.7%(4,521)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(389)
Diversity Score58.1%(3,714)
Diversity Score
58
−9%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.7 min
+30%since 2020
from 24.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% 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
30.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
Female
52.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
Foreign born
52.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+28.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
62.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% 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 6,392 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 $49,023 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 $120,800, and the typical rent is about $1,604 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.7% 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 29.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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