CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7154.04
New Jersey · Ocean County · 3,525 residents · 0.242 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 7154.04 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,149. Population has grown 24% since 2020. Median home value is $493,600. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 43.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Ocean County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,525
+24%since 2020
from 2,835 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
14,566 / sq mi
+24%since 2020
from 11,715 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.6
+32%since 2020
from 16.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,149
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,963 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,456
+23%since 2020
from $10,900 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+13%since 2020
from 0.378 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
Wholesale trade4%
Retail trade3.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Other services3.4%
Public administration3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$493,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $439,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,605
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,208 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
86.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.9
−3%since 2020
from 11.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,754)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(72)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(197)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(3,337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(29)
Asian4.1%(144)
Other0.4%(15)
Diversity Score12.8%(450)
Diversity Score
13
+83%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.0 min
+59%since 2020
from 12.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
61.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Female
38.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
44.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 3,525 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 $45,149 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 $493,600, and the typical rent is about $1,605 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.4% 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 43.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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