CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 61.03
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 5,776 residents · 1.099 sq mi
Notable rankings
#347lowest short commute in NJ24.4 min#361highest broadband in NJ97.8%#369highest foreign-born in NJ41.8%#410highest population in NJ5,776TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 61.03 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,835. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $449,100.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
5,776
+8%since 2020
from 5,348 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,256 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 4,866 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+4%since 2020
from 35.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,835
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,402 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,697
+19%since 2020
from $36,675 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+11%since 2020
from 0.352 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
Retail trade13.8%
Other services7.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
Public administration5.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$449,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $328,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,672
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,400 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
58.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+14%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(1,933)
Black19.9%(1,066)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(1,573)
Asian13%(694)
Other1.5%(82)
Diversity Score90.8%(4,854)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(1,426)
Black16.3%(940)
Hispanic / Latino41%(2,369)
Asian16.1%(930)
Other1.9%(111)
Diversity Score89.8%(5,184)
Diversity Score
90
−1%since 2020
from 91 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.4 min
+2%since 2020
from 23.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
47.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
41.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% 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 5,776 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 $92,835 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 $449,100, and the typical rent is about $1,672 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.0% 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 9.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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