CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7158
New Jersey · Ocean County · 15,448 residents · 4.869 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest population in NJ#65 US15,448#5lowest young in NJ#12 US14.2 yrs#217lowest low broadband in NJ84.4%#220highest home value in NJ$774,700TRACT SHAPE · Ocean County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 7158 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,446. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $774,700. At a median age of 14.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $774,700, the poverty rate sits 67% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 14.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,448
+69%since 2020
from 9,118 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,173 / sq mi
+69%since 2020
from 1,873 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
14.2
+25%since 2020
from 11.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202415K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,446
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,103 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,300
+79%since 2020
from $14,655 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+18%since 2020
from 0.395 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
Retail trade9.3%
Wholesale trade6.4%
Other services6.1%
Public administration6.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Finance & insurance0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$774,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $446,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,709
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,558 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
+29%since 2020
from 6.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(7,620)
Black4.9%(448)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(982)
Asian0.7%(62)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score35.9%(3,277)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(13,951)
Black1%(148)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(592)
Asian0.4%(61)
Other4.5%(696)
Diversity Score22.6%(3,492)
Diversity Score
23
−37%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.2 min
+23%since 2020
from 23.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% 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
1.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
Female
52.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
Foreign born
8.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% 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 15,448 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 $95,446 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 $774,700, and the typical rent is about $1,709 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.1% 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 20.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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