CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 52
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 5,902 residents · 0.212 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14highest high poverty in NJ#1012 US49.1%#31lowest young in NJ#965 US22.0 yrs#123lowest low income in NJ$46,908#172highest density in NJ27,840/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 52 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,908. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Renters pay a median $1,970 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 22.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 49.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Middlesex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,902
+10%since 2020
from 5,368 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
27,840 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 25,321 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.0
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,908
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,111 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,324
+37%since 2020
from $16,345 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
+3%since 2020
from 0.524 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
Retail trade4.6%
Other services3.8%
Public administration3.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$362,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,970
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,773 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
93.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.0%
+53.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic45%(2,413)
Black6.9%(368)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(1,792)
Asian13.3%(714)
Other1.5%(81)
Diversity Score83%(4,455)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(1,756)
Black4.3%(254)
Hispanic / Latino48.4%(2,854)
Asian15.9%(938)
Other1.7%(100)
Diversity Score81.3%(4,797)
Diversity Score
81
−2%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.1 min
−20%since 2020
from 29.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
59.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
Female
40.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
Foreign born
32.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% 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 5,902 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 $46,908 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 $362,500, and the typical rent is about $1,970 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.1% 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 49.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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