CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 208
New Jersey · Salem County · 3,715 residents · 1.575 sq mi
Notable rankings
#206lowest low home value in NJ$239,200#295lowest low rent burden in NJ28.6%#342lowest low rent in NJ$1,359TRACT SHAPE · Salem County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 208 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,828. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $239,200.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,715
+8%since 2020
from 3,445 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,359 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 2,187 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−3%since 2020
from 43.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$98,828
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,930 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,681
+17%since 2020
from $38,916 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−1%since 2020
from 0.394 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.8%
Other services8.6%
Retail trade8.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Public administration6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$239,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $218,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,359
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,034 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−8%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(2,959)
Black3.1%(106)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(239)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other3.7%(129)
Diversity Score31.9%(1,098)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(2,915)
Black3.2%(120)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(363)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(317)
Diversity Score45.8%(1,702)
Diversity Score
46
+44%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.0 min
+3%since 2020
from 25.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 3,715 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 $98,828 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 $239,200, and the typical rent is about $1,359 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.0% 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 9.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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