CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 202
New Jersey · Salem County · 2,062 residents · 0.367 sq mi
Notable rankings
#32lowest young in NJ#1092 US22.3 yrs#86lowest low home value in NJ$183,300#93highest high poverty in NJ31.4%#114lowest short commute in NJ21.2 minTRACT SHAPE · Salem County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 202 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $183,300. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Salem County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,062
+1%since 2020
from 2,049 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,619 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 5,583 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.3
−25%since 2020
from 29.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,688
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,970 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,856
+16%since 2020
from $19,712 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+27%since 2020
from 0.410 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.6%
Information11.3%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Education & health services4.9%
Retail trade2.8%
Other services0.9%
Public administration0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$183,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $116,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,532
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,265 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+32%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(305)
Black41.9%(858)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(808)
Asian3.8%(78)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score80.7%(1,653)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(601)
Black36.3%(748)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(685)
Asian1%(21)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score84.1%(1,735)
Diversity Score
84
+4%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.2 min
−2%since 2020
from 21.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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
2.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Female
54.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Foreign born
8.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% 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 2,062 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 $59,688 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 $183,300, and the typical rent is about $1,532 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.8% 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 31.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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