CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2036
New Jersey · Passaic County · 6,319 residents · 0.465 sq mi
Notable rankings
#130highest high poverty in NJ28.3%#206lowest low income in NJ$53,125#215lowest short commute in NJ22.9 min#250highest population in NJ6,319TRACT SHAPE · Passaic County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 2036 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $406,800. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Passaic County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
6,319
+8%since 2020
from 5,853 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,589 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 12,587 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+10%since 2020
from 32.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,125
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,838 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,785
+23%since 2020
from $23,404 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
+4%since 2020
from 0.518 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
Retail trade12.4%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Other services1.3%
Public administration0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$406,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $280,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,647
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,417 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
58.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
58.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
+34%since 2020
from 5.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic19%(1,113)
Black23.2%(1,355)
Hispanic / Latino52.4%(3,069)
Asian1.8%(106)
Other3.6%(210)
Diversity Score79.2%(4,636)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(895)
Black11.5%(729)
Hispanic / Latino64.9%(4,103)
Asian5.8%(369)
Other3.5%(223)
Diversity Score67.5%(4,268)
Diversity Score
68
−15%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.9 min
−6%since 2020
from 24.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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
11.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Female
53.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Foreign born
42.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% 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 6,319 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 $53,125 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 $406,800, and the typical rent is about $1,647 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.1% 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 28.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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