CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6.03
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 2,243 residents · 4.113 sq mi
Notable rankings
#72lowest low rent burden in NJ7.7%#119highest rent in NJ$2,884#213lowest low poverty in NJ2.0%#218lowest low density in NJ545.34/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 6.03 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,000. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $489,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Middlesex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% 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
2,243
+16%since 2020
from 1,932 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
545 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 470 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
−12%since 2020
from 46.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$151,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $133,854 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,539
−9%since 2020
from $55,260 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−13%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.7%
Information13.7%
Other services7%
Public administration6.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
Construction3.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$489,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $392,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,884
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+11%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38%(734)
Black14.6%(283)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(183)
Asian32.1%(620)
Other5.8%(112)
Diversity Score89.9%(1,736)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(738)
Black19.9%(446)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(69)
Asian39.1%(878)
Other5%(112)
Diversity Score86.9%(1,950)
Diversity Score
87
−3%since 2020
from 90 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.9 min
−4%since 2020
from 30.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
53.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
30.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% 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 2,243 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 $151,000 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 $489,800, and the typical rent is about $2,884 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 59.4% 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 2.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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