CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 62.05
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 6,873 residents · 1.478 sq mi
Notable rankings
#136highest population in NJ6,873#319highest rent in NJ$2,345#334highest commute in NJ36.7 min#362lowest low rent burden in NJ31.3%TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 62.05 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $389,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 27% 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
6,873
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6,857 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,650 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,639 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
−3%since 2020
from 41.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$141,571
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $107,271 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,762
+24%since 2020
from $52,424 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
−5%since 2020
from 0.344 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.3%
Information11%
Other services10.2%
Public administration8.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$389,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $324,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,345
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,847 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−9%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(2,212)
Black25.6%(1,752)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(210)
Asian36.2%(2,482)
Other2.9%(201)
Diversity Score87.2%(5,981)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(1,694)
Black13.8%(948)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(1,063)
Asian39.8%(2,738)
Other6.3%(430)
Diversity Score91.7%(6,303)
Diversity Score
92
+5%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.7 min
−7%since 2020
from 39.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.8%
−17.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
Female
53.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
Foreign born
41.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 6,873 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 $141,571 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 $389,900, and the typical rent is about $2,345 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 58.7% 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 4.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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