CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9802
New Jersey · Middlesex County · 5,920 residents · 0.812 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low poverty in NJ#17 US0.0%#5lowest low broadband in NJ#123 US46.9%#10lowest short commute in NJ15.6 min#15lowest young in NJ#307 US20.0 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Middlesex County, NJ
The short version
Population has fallen 23% since 2020, a loss of 1,818 residents. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,197 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 20.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Younger
median age 20.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,920
−23%since 2020
from 7,738 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,291 / sq mi
−23%since 2020
from 9,530 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.0
−2%since 2020
from 20.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$10,189
+127%since 2020
from $4,495 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−15%since 2020
from 0.409 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information2.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Wholesale trade0.2%
Other services0.2%
Public administration0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,197
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,404 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
36.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(2,367)
Black12%(929)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(724)
Asian46.2%(3,578)
Other1.8%(140)
Diversity Score83.6%(6,472)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(4,446)
Black4%(234)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(545)
Asian9.9%(589)
Other1.8%(106)
Diversity Score52%(3,076)
Diversity Score
52
−38%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
87.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.6 min
−28%since 2020
from 21.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
57.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
+35.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Female
47.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Foreign born
17.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
46.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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 5,920 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $2,197 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 87.7% 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 0.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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