CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 68
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 4,492 residents · 0.966 sq mi
Notable rankings
#332lowest low broadband in NJ87.0%TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 68 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,234. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $375,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
4,492
−6%since 2020
from 4,776 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,650 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 4,944 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$97,234
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,058 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,048
+20%since 2020
from $39,902 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−4%since 2020
from 0.416 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.1%
Retail trade9.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
Other services5%
Information4.8%
Public administration1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Education & health services0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$375,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $288,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,529
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,445 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−19.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+15%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(2,905)
Black1.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(1,598)
Asian1.6%(78)
Other3%(142)
Diversity Score64.6%(3,085)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(2,690)
Black4.1%(183)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(1,095)
Asian0.8%(36)
Other10.9%(488)
Diversity Score71.1%(3,192)
Diversity Score
71
+10%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.4 min
+9%since 2020
from 27.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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
2.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
49.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
29.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% 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 4,492 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 $97,234 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 $375,800, and the typical rent is about $1,529 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.8% 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 5.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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