CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 71.03
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 5,991 residents · 3.443 sq mi
Notable rankings
#52highest foreign-born in NJ#686 US60.6%#342highest population in NJ5,991#354lowest low home value in NJ$290,000#357lowest low income in NJ$64,107TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 71.03 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Middlesex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,991
+10%since 2020
from 5,432 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,740 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 1,578 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
+10%since 2020
from 31.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,107
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,869 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,460
+22%since 2020
from $24,155 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
+7%since 2020
from 0.345 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.5%
Information11.7%
Retail trade5.6%
Other services3%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Public administration2.4%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,698
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,267 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
92.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
61.1%
+46.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(1,375)
Black37%(2,012)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(1,108)
Asian15.8%(858)
Other1.5%(79)
Diversity Score91.5%(4,970)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(1,434)
Black34.1%(2,045)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(1,564)
Asian12.3%(738)
Other3.5%(210)
Diversity Score92.7%(5,554)
Diversity Score
93
+1%since 2020
from 91 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.3 min
−1%since 2020
from 29.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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
2.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Female
48.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Foreign born
60.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% 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 5,991 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 $64,107 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 $1,698 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.4% 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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