CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 79.06
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 1,083 residents · 0.623 sq mi
Notable rankings
#235highest rent burden in NJ67.7%#455highest high poverty in NJ15.4%#478lowest low income in NJ$72,077#480lowest young in NJ36.2 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 79.06 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,077. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value is $596,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the Middlesex County median. Despite a median home value of $596,900, the poverty rate sits 24% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
1,083
−12%since 2020
from 1,237 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,738 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 1,986 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−4%since 2020
from 37.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,077
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,442 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,812
+29%since 2020
from $38,719 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
+35%since 2020
from 0.370 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.1%
Public administration13.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
Information10%
Finance & insurance10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Retail trade5.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
Education & health services3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$596,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $404,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,619
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,352 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
71.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
+67%since 2020
from 5.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(675)
Black12.4%(154)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(296)
Asian7.4%(91)
Other1.7%(21)
Diversity Score78%(965)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(434)
Black3.8%(41)
Hispanic / Latino43.3%(469)
Asian11.8%(128)
Other1%(11)
Diversity Score79.5%(861)
Diversity Score
80
+2%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.6 min
−18%since 2020
from 42.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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
17.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
43.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
29.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% 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 1,083 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 $72,077 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 $596,900, and the typical rent is about $1,619 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 15.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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