CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 90
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 6,546 residents · 2.204 sq mi
Notable rankings
#205highest population in NJ6,546#393lowest low education in NJ21.9%#483highest rent in NJ$2,153TRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 90 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,444. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,153 per month, above the US median of $1,442.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,546
−6%since 2020
from 6,929 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,970 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 3,144 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−7%since 2020
from 42.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,444
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,906 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,517
+81%since 2020
from $12,455 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
+26.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−18%since 2020
from 0.489 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
Information11.9%
Other services11.6%
Public administration6.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$380,100
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,153
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,744 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
57.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(2,189)
Black37.9%(2,625)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(1,493)
Asian8.3%(576)
Other0.7%(46)
Diversity Score87.9%(6,091)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(1,869)
Black40%(2,620)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(1,358)
Asian8.2%(535)
Other2.5%(164)
Diversity Score88.5%(5,793)
Diversity Score
88
+1%since 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.6 min
−24%since 2020
from 34.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 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
6.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.2%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
72.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
Female
27.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
Foreign born
21.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% 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 6,546 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 $84,444 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 $380,100, and the typical rent is about $2,153 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.9% 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 12.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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