CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 519
New Jersey · Somerset County · 4,177 residents · 0.813 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Somerset County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 519 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $404,300.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
4,177
+10%since 2020
from 3,797 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,138 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 4,670 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
−5%since 2020
from 43.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$113,611
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $119,797 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,020
−12%since 2020
from $47,998 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
+3%since 2020
from 0.301 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
Retail trade7.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
Other services5.3%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Public administration2.9%
Education & health services0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$404,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $286,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
4.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+58.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+49%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.3%(1,263)
Black33.8%(1,284)
Hispanic / Latino25%(951)
Asian6.4%(244)
Other1.4%(55)
Diversity Score88.5%(3,360)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(1,217)
Black39.8%(1,661)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(827)
Asian6.1%(253)
Other5.2%(219)
Diversity Score88.9%(3,714)
Diversity Score
89
Unchangedsince 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.6 min
−14%since 2020
from 37.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
55.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
20.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% 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 4,177 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 $113,611 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 $404,300.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.2% 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 11.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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