CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 5,095 residents · 0.549 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 16 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,105. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $390,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Middlesex County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
5,095
+4%since 2020
from 4,916 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,281 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 8,954 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+1%since 2020
from 40.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,105
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,395 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,950
+15%since 2020
from $37,472 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
+2%since 2020
from 0.362 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
Retail trade7.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Other services4.3%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Public administration3.4%
Education & health services1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$390,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $281,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,554
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,173 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+44%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(1,931)
Black18.7%(918)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(851)
Asian23.3%(1,144)
Other1.5%(72)
Diversity Score90.8%(4,464)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(1,912)
Black13.1%(669)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(1,141)
Asian26.4%(1,344)
Other0.6%(29)
Diversity Score90.3%(4,599)
Diversity Score
90
−1%since 2020
from 91 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
−19%since 2020
from 32.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Female
48.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Foreign born
35.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% 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 5,095 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 $82,105 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 $390,900, and the typical rent is about $1,554 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.2% 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 8.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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