CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 30.02
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 6,445 residents · 1.562 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 30.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,369. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $412,200. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% 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
6,445
+6%since 2020
from 6,054 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,126 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 3,876 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 34.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$102,369
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $116,881 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,364
+12%since 2020
from $45,940 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
+39%since 2020
from 0.270 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.2%
Retail trade9.7%
Public administration9.5%
Information7.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$412,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $273,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,178
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,965 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
66.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
+29.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+72%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(980)
Black6.8%(409)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(620)
Asian62.7%(3,794)
Other4.1%(251)
Diversity Score70.5%(4,270)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(1,213)
Black17.7%(1,143)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(313)
Asian57%(3,673)
Other1.6%(103)
Diversity Score75.7%(4,880)
Diversity Score
76
+7%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.9 min
−12%since 2020
from 42.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
48.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
52.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% 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 6,445 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 $102,369 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 $412,200, and the typical rent is about $2,178 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 65.2% 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 4.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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