CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
New Jersey · Mercer County · 2,399 residents · 0.19 sq mi
Notable rankings
#59lowest low home value in NJ$159,600#103lowest young in NJ29.5 yrs#105highest high poverty in NJ30.2%#434lowest low broadband in NJ88.8%TRACT SHAPE · Mercer County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 8 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,785. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,399
+8%since 2020
from 2,225 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,626 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 11,711 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
−11%since 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,785
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,707 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,770
+63%since 2020
from $25,071 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+50.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−14%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.2%
Retail trade9.3%
Other services8.3%
Public administration3.7%
Information2.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,695
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,271 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
82.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.8%(285)
Black24.2%(538)
Hispanic / Latino61.3%(1,365)
Asian1.1%(24)
Other0.6%(13)
Diversity Score68.6%(1,526)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(331)
Black26.7%(640)
Hispanic / Latino54.6%(1,310)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other4.4%(105)
Diversity Score76.2%(1,828)
Diversity Score
76
+11%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.1 min
+64%since 2020
from 17.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% 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
35.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
48.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
28.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% 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 2,399 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 $78,785 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 $1,695 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.8% 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 30.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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