CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7226
New Jersey · Ocean County · 2,704 residents · 2.151 sq mi
Notable rankings
#16highest rent burden in NJ#260 US100.0%#342highest old in NJ47.6 yrs#396lowest low density in NJ1257.09/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Ocean County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 7226 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,750. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value is $416,200. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
2,704
−3%since 2020
from 2,800 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,257 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 1,302 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
−4%since 2020
from 49.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,750
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $108,397 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,188
+1%since 2020
from $42,957 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+2%since 2020
from 0.361 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Other services4.7%
Retail trade3.7%
Public administration3.3%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Education & health services2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$416,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $350,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
1.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+57.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+26%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,587)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(205)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score17.6%(493)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(2,189)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(204)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other10.5%(284)
Diversity Score41%(1,108)
Diversity Score
41
+133%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.8 min
+3%since 2020
from 30.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
51.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
3.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 2,704 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 $101,750 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 $416,200.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.7% 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 3.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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