CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7157.01
New Jersey · Ocean County · 14,294 residents · 1.48 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest population in NJ#92 US14,294#4lowest young in NJ#7 US13.2 yrs#16lowest low broadband in NJ#1447 US68.8%#202lowest short commute in NJ22.6 minTRACT SHAPE · Ocean County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 7157.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,547. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2020. Median home value is $456,600. At a median age of 13.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 13.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
14,294
+67%since 2020
from 8,547 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,658 / sq mi
+67%since 2020
from 5,775 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
13.2
+11%since 2020
from 11.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202414K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,547
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,390 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,535
+70%since 2020
from $12,101 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+30.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
+13%since 2020
from 0.448 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.2%
Information7.9%
Retail trade7.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Public administration2.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$456,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $411,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,722
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,017 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
58.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
−49%since 2020
from 11.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(6,917)
Black1.5%(128)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(1,496)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score39.3%(3,357)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(12,708)
Black1.2%(176)
Hispanic / Latino4%(574)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(836)
Diversity Score25.6%(3,652)
Diversity Score
26
−35%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.6 min
+6%since 2020
from 21.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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
4.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Female
48.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% 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 14,294 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 $80,547 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 $456,600, and the typical rent is about $1,722 a month.
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 23.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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