CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7140
New Jersey · Ocean County · 6,052 residents · 1.422 sq mi
Notable rankings
#86lowest low rent burden in NJ11.5%#263lowest low poverty in NJ2.2%#325highest population in NJ6,052TRACT SHAPE · Ocean County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 7140 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,707. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $398,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Ocean County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
6,052
−9%since 2020
from 6,649 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,256 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 4,676 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+4%since 2020
from 40.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$115,707
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $95,175 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,962
+54%since 2020
from $38,335 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
+20%since 2020
from 0.314 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21%
Retail trade10.4%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Other services5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Public administration2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Education & health services1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$398,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $290,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,720
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,355 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+13%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(5,405)
Black2.3%(153)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(827)
Asian2.3%(150)
Other1.7%(114)
Diversity Score40.3%(2,679)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(4,804)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(1,025)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other3.2%(195)
Diversity Score42.5%(2,573)
Diversity Score
43
+6%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.9 min
−10%since 2020
from 30.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
Female
53.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
Foreign born
12.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% 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 6,052 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 $115,707 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 $398,600, and the typical rent is about $1,720 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.4% 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 2.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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