CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 45.01
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 4,113 residents · 0.194 sq mi
Notable rankings
#113lowest low education in NJ12.0%#161lowest young in NJ31.3 yrs#164lowest short commute in NJ22.0 min#242lowest low income in NJ$56,373TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 45.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,373. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 12% 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 $467,300. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Middlesex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
4,113
−4%since 2020
from 4,293 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,201 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 22,129 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
−7%since 2020
from 33.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,373
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,193 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,571
+31%since 2020
from $17,286 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−11%since 2020
from 0.508 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.9%
Information14.4%
Wholesale trade8.5%
Retail trade6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
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
$467,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $296,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,589
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,413 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
70.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
+4%since 2020
from 8.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(225)
Black1.5%(66)
Hispanic / Latino92.8%(3,984)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(18)
Diversity Score17%(729)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(112)
Black5%(205)
Hispanic / Latino92.3%(3,796)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.1%(745)
Diversity Score
18
+7%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
−21%since 2020
from 27.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% 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
15.8%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
25.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Female
47.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Foreign born
45.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
14.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
85.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% 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 4,113 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 $56,373 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 $467,300, and the typical rent is about $1,589 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.0% 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 20.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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