CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 15.04
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 6,966 residents · 1.399 sq mi
Notable rankings
#66highest foreign-born in NJ#783 US59.5%#75highest broadband in NJ99.6%#121highest population in NJ6,966#232lowest low rent burden in NJ25.4%TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 15.04 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,517. Population has grown 25% since 2020. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $572,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Middlesex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% 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
6,966
+25%since 2020
from 5,556 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,979 / sq mi
+25%since 2020
from 3,971 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+5%since 2020
from 35.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$142,517
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $107,286 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,374
+16%since 2020
from $44,406 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.341 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.4%
Other services9.5%
Public administration7.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Information1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$572,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $419,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,305
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,841 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
67.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+3%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(846)
Black15.4%(855)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(351)
Asian57.7%(3,207)
Other5.3%(297)
Diversity Score76.6%(4,258)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(722)
Black17.4%(1,211)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(497)
Asian62.1%(4,324)
Other3%(212)
Diversity Score71%(4,943)
Diversity Score
71
−7%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.0 min
−19%since 2020
from 38.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
7.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Female
42.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Foreign born
59.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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 6,966 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 $142,517 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 $572,200, and the typical rent is about $2,305 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 69.8% 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 6.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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