CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 216
New Jersey · Salem County · 5,509 residents · 10.507 sq mi
Notable rankings
#90highest rent burden in NJ78.1%#125lowest low home value in NJ$207,900#156lowest low rent in NJ$1,158#200lowest short commute in NJ22.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Salem County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 216 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,747. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $207,900.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
5,509
+10%since 2020
from 4,988 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
524 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 475 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−27%since 2020
from 48.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,747
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,469 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,765
+17%since 2020
from $31,332 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−8%since 2020
from 0.465 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.6%
Information9.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
Transportation & warehousing8%
Other services6.8%
Public administration6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Education & health services3.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$207,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $150,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,158
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $950 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+2%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(4,693)
Black1.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(135)
Asian1.9%(93)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.2%(708)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(4,873)
Black2.3%(127)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(302)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(207)
Diversity Score26.6%(1,464)
Diversity Score
27
+87%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.5 min
+8%since 2020
from 21.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Female
52.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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 5,509 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 $74,747 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 $207,900, and the typical rent is about $1,158 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.6% 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 17.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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