CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 48
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 6,066 residents · 0.666 sq mi
Notable rankings
#57highest foreign-born in NJ#736 US60.0%#146lowest low education in NJ13.1%#161lowest low income in NJ$50,276#190lowest low broadband in NJ83.8%TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 48 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,276. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $369,000. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Middlesex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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
6,066
+5%since 2020
from 5,794 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,108 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 8,700 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+1%since 2020
from 37.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,276
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,947 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,111
+13%since 2020
from $17,829 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−13%since 2020
from 0.490 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.7%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
Retail trade14.2%
Information10.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
Other services1%
Public administration1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$369,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $250,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,830
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,432 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
89.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+2%since 2020
from 7.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(659)
Black5.1%(293)
Hispanic / Latino83.1%(4,812)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0.2%(14)
Diversity Score36.8%(2,135)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3%(179)
Black6.5%(392)
Hispanic / Latino89%(5,396)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other1.5%(88)
Diversity Score25.4%(1,543)
Diversity Score
25
−31%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
52.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
+6%since 2020
from 21.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% 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
32.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
21.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
48.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
60.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
39.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
11.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
85.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% 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 6,066 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 $50,276 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 $369,000, and the typical rent is about $1,830 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.1% 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 21.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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