CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 71.01
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 3,383 residents · 1.648 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 71.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,122. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $531,400. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,383
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,377 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,053 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,049 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+2%since 2020
from 47.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,122
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,491 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,986
+16%since 2020
from $43,966 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+4%since 2020
from 0.444 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
Retail trade5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
Other services4.2%
Public administration3.6%
Education & health services2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$531,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $348,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,460
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,168 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
89.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+37%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(2,107)
Black7.8%(263)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(491)
Asian12.1%(408)
Other3.2%(108)
Diversity Score71%(2,397)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(1,992)
Black6.6%(223)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(768)
Asian10.7%(363)
Other1.1%(37)
Diversity Score73.2%(2,477)
Diversity Score
73
+3%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.6 min
−31%since 2020
from 38.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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
5.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
46.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
24.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% 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 3,383 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 $95,122 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 $531,400, and the typical rent is about $1,460 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.1% 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 4.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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