CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 220
New Jersey · Salem County · 1,925 residents · 0.726 sq mi
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $64,600. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,925
+7%since 2020
from 1,792 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,652 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 2,468 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+38%since 2020
from 27.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$17,646
+56%since 2020
from $11,310 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
−20.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+3%since 2020
from 0.472 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.8%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
Other services11.7%
Information10.4%
Retail trade9.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Public administration2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$64,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,029
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $836 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
69.6% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
78.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
−20.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(282)
Black64.1%(1,148)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(273)
Asian1.2%(22)
Other3.7%(67)
Diversity Score67.5%(1,210)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(190)
Black75.9%(1,462)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(224)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(49)
Diversity Score49.9%(961)
Diversity Score
50
−26%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.7 min
−3%since 2020
from 28.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
45.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
54.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% 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 1,925 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $64,600, and the typical rent is about $1,029 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.2% 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 34.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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