CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1246.02
New Jersey · Passaic County · 5,734 residents · 0.477 sq mi
Notable rankings
#322highest foreign-born in NJ44.2%#423highest population in NJ5,734#451lowest short commute in NJ25.5 min#471highest density in NJ12,021/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Passaic County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 1246.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $465,800.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
5,734
+14%since 2020
from 5,051 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,021 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 10,589 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+4%since 2020
from 36.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,188 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,731
+18%since 2020
from $32,086 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+4%since 2020
from 0.409 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
Wholesale trade9.3%
Information8.2%
Other services5.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Public administration4.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$465,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $344,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,739
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,399 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+20%since 2020
from 4.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(2,240)
Black6.4%(321)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(1,896)
Asian8%(403)
Other3.8%(191)
Diversity Score81.3%(4,108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(2,625)
Black5%(288)
Hispanic / Latino33%(1,893)
Asian12.1%(695)
Other4.1%(233)
Diversity Score82.8%(4,749)
Diversity Score
83
+2%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.5 min
+7%since 2020
from 23.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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
7.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Female
50.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Foreign born
44.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% 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 5,734 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 $81,500 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 $465,800, and the typical rent is about $1,739 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.2% 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 7.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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