CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8.01
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 3,922 residents · 0.712 sq mi
Notable rankings
#29lowest low rent burden in NJ#725 US0.0%#342lowest low poverty in NJ2.6%#384highest broadband in NJ97.7%TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 8.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,085. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value is $420,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
3,922
−3%since 2020
from 4,044 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,508 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 5,680 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+11%since 2020
from 38.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$136,085
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $126,991 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,187
+25%since 2020
from $40,085 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
+10%since 2020
from 0.291 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.8%
Other services9.6%
Information8.9%
Public administration7.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$420,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $356,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+10%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(1,806)
Black19.4%(783)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(1,221)
Asian1.4%(55)
Other4.4%(179)
Diversity Score83.7%(3,386)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42%(1,647)
Black12.9%(507)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(1,041)
Asian11.8%(461)
Other6.8%(266)
Diversity Score89.8%(3,520)
Diversity Score
90
+7%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.8 min
+3%since 2020
from 29.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
49.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
23.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% 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 3,922 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 $136,085 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 $420,100.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.0% 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 2.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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