CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7236
New Jersey · Ocean County · 3,064 residents · 0.799 sq mi
Notable rankings
#221lowest low rent burden in NJ24.6%#317lowest low rent in NJ$1,340#401highest old in NJ46.6 yrs#462highest per-capita income in NJ$69,815TRACT SHAPE · Ocean County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 7236 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,771. Population has grown 17% since 2020. Median home value is $466,000. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% 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
3,064
+17%since 2020
from 2,626 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,835 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 3,287 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
−3%since 2020
from 47.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,771
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,384 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,815
+16%since 2020
from $59,940 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.586
+1%since 2020
from 0.579 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Other services5.8%
Retail trade4.8%
Public administration3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Education & health services1.6%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$466,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $392,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,340
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,318 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
−1%since 2020
from 5.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,484)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(64)
Asian2.2%(57)
Other0.5%(13)
Diversity Score13%(342)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(2,304)
Black2.5%(76)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(410)
Asian3.4%(104)
Other5.5%(170)
Diversity Score51.5%(1,577)
Diversity Score
51
+295%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.2 min
+1%since 2020
from 28.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
50.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
8.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 3,064 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 $91,771 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 $466,000, and the typical rent is about $1,340 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.9% 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 11.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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