CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 62.09
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 2,353 residents · 1.523 sq mi
Notable rankings
#74highest rent burden in NJ79.4%#83lowest low home value in NJ$180,700#139highest commute in NJ40.5 min#213highest rent in NJ$2,591TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 62.09 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,288. Population has fallen 15% since 2020, a loss of 418 residents. Renters pay a median $2,591 per month, above the US median of $1,442. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Middlesex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,353
−15%since 2020
from 2,771 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,545 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 1,819 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+22%since 2020
from 39.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,288
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,467 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,838
−8%since 2020
from $42,418 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
−11%since 2020
from 0.563 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.7%
Finance & insurance11.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
Information6.3%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Other services4.4%
Education & health services4.3%
Public administration1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,591
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.4%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(1,937)
Black11.7%(323)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(182)
Asian11.9%(329)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(1,660)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(1,384)
Black19.5%(460)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(209)
Asian5.3%(124)
Other7.5%(176)
Diversity Score74.9%(1,763)
Diversity Score
75
+25%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.5 min
+51%since 2020
from 26.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
63.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
Female
36.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
Foreign born
20.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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 2,353 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 $62,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $2,591 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.0% 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 9.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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